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Visa Bulletin Sepetember Prediction
Hello,
My previous thesis/prediction still stand strong. I stated that we should see another 30 to 45 days movement in my previous post. Please go through it if you have any doubts.
Sepetember will definitely have further movement in Eb3 OW. Since USCIS has been increasing it by atleast 30 days in visa bulletin, we should see it again in September bulletin. So my prediction is that it should reach May 1st 2022 by very least.
USCIS can be cautious and not increase the PD but the probability in my opinion for that being the case is very low. Reasoning is below.
USCIS this year has not been able to utilize EB3 OW visas which will let us have these end of year movement. Last year around this time they were near exhaustion and we still haven’t seen any notification regarding exhaustion this year.
IOE cases from February 2022 have seen approvals. Since March 2022 will be current next month, we will see more approvals. Again IOE cases are being worked on priority compared to paper filing but there should be a dramatic rise in approval in September for paper based cases too.
Again this is my personal opinion. I cannot see future so please take this as a grain of salt. If you disagree then please let me know.
Best,
Mark
SEATTLE FO
Hi everyone. I hope some of the experts can chime in here. so I guess after the 3rd confirmation that our case is at Seattle FO (non local), interview being waived and API still shows NBC under documents tab, I guess it is Seattle then. we had 2 silent updates to date. We submitted all required documentation. But I will be honest to say, it feels like only EB3 has action. You hardly ever see EB3 other ROW getting approved or is it just that it doesn’t get reported on the success rate? Does anyone know what the latest statistics are on how many visa numbers are left before the end of this fiscal year? PD 9/1/2021. waiting forever. RD 12/8/2025. electronic filed
IR-2 Category
Anyone file from October 2024 and still waiting decision on their IR-2 Category (US Citizen filing for unmarried children under 21) please?, I filed mines Oct 31, 2024, Servicemember and no decision or RFE as yet.
IR-2
U.S. citizen filing for a child under 21
Total Days: 2026 days
Case
2021-02-23
Today
I-360
658 Days
I-130
680 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-360
Texas Service Center: I-130
Any December 2025 or January 2026 N-400 applicants ( Washington DC/Fairfax Field Office) still waiting for an interview?
I applied at the beginning of January and completed biometrics during the last week of January, but I’m still waiting for an interview notice. I’ve seen some February applicants already getting interviews.
If you applied around the same time, please share your timeline. Thanks!
Naturalization
Application for Naturalization
Total Days: 250 days
Case
2026-01-04
Today
N-400
250 Days
Potomac Service Center: N-400
Re-Entry Documents Needed for Advance Parole
I'm planning to visit South Korea soon using Advance Parole.
Since this is my first time traveling with a travel document, I'm not entirely sure what I need to present when re-entering the US.
Could you let me know what specific documents I should bring and have ready at immigration?
Thanks so much for your help!
INTERVIEW I-485
Hi everyone,
I have a question for those who have been through this.
Has anyone here ever received an I-485 interview notice while their I-360 still showed as pending (or before they ever received an I-360 approval notice)?
I recently received an interview notice for my I-485, but as far as I know, my I-360 is still pending. I’m trying to understand if this happened to anyone else and what the outcome was.
Also, if you’ve already attended your VAWA-based I-485 interview:
* What questions did the officer ask?
* Did they ask about the abuse or was it mostly about the I-485?
* Did they tell you at the interview whether your I-360 had been approved?
* How long was the interview?
* How long after the interview did you receive a decision?
#vawa #i360 #i485 #greencard
i485 pending after approved i360
i have an approved vawa from a couple months ago and my i485 has been pending since 2022.
i called uscis today and they said they transefered my case from vermont to benefit center and an officer touched my case back in july 6th.
they also said it doesnt have any flags or anything it looked normal and some of my background checks are back.
what does all this mean?
please let me know if this has happened to you.
please is anyone in my situation? today makes it 20 days counting and no notification that my card has been mailed
Total Days: 532 days
Case
2025-03-28
Today
I-765
522 Days
I-485
532 Days
I-360
532 Days
I-131
532 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-765, I-485, I-360, I-131
Changing Lawyer Before International Travel
My case has been pending since Feb 2022 with no RFE or major update. I recently contacted my Congressman as well, but received the same general USCIS update.
My current lawyer is not responding promptly, so I’m considering changing attorneys. However, I’m planning to travel internationally in 1–2 months for about 45 days.
Is it safe to change lawyers before traveling? Once the new attorney files the required paperwork, will USCIS/CBP records show the new attorney during re-entry, or could my old attorney still appear?
Has anyone changed lawyers shortly before traveling while their case was pending?
Thanks In Advance!!!
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 1662 days
Case
2022-02-22
Today
I-360
1662 Days
I-485
1662 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-485
vawa 1485 adjustment of status
Hey guys it has been frustrating,painful,overwhelming but through it all there’s always light at the end of the tunnel,thank you all for the information you guys posted,and the support to continue to fight ,I was approve on July 1st 2026 I get the card in my position yesterday it was mailed out from the 9th my attorney had it,to all of you who have not yet received be patient and pray God will come through for you, thank you all ,good luck
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 2088 days
Case
2020-10-20
2026-07-09
I-360
1126 Days
I-485
2088 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-485
