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Sep 20, 2025
Anyone else still waiting 4+ years? Feeling lost about what happens if it’s denied
Guys, those of you who’ve been waiting since 2020–21, how are you feeling about the whole process? Because honestly at this point I’m afraid it’s going to be a denial. I don’t see the reason to keep us waiting so long if they can approve it. My lawyer straight up told me, “well most likely you’ll be denied, shall just go marry someone,” like he has no idea what ordeal I went through. He’s the one who helped me file when I was grieving, after a miscarriage, suicidal and now to just casually say go marry?! Obviously he is not my lawyer anymore. I don’t even know what to do if it’s denied. Am I going back to a place that doesn’t feel like home? I’ve built a community here, I’m building a life and I’m definitely not looking forward to dating or marrying just for papers. My ex was my first and only relationship and I’m still in therapy recovering. I don’t talk to men, I don’t go out, and I’m not going to marry for the sake of citizenship. Should I start preparing myself for the worst? Like get my life straight, maybe move my savings back home bank account in case I have to go? It’s been 4 years and this wait is just crushing. Just wanted to hear from people on the same page where do you all stand, how are you coping? what’s your plan if it’s a denial? like I can’t go to school with the whole waiting ordeal, and I’m getting old with no perspective. it’s just adding to my stress!
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Grace What God cannot do does not exist
Sep 20, 2025
Reject After Ingest
I received a notice today stating “Reject After Ingest” for my Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status. The notice, dated September 20, 2025, explained that my application was rejected and refunded because my priority date was not current on the filing date, and therefore an immigrant visa number was not available. However, my situation is as follows: Filing date: October 30, 2023 July Visa Bulletin filing date cutoff: November 23, 2023 Final action date: October 15, 2023 At the time of my filing, I understood my priority date to be within the filing chart. Yet, USCIS has indicated that it was not current. The notice advises that once my priority date is current and a visa number is available, I may file a new Form I-485 if otherwise eligible. I would like clarification on whether the rejection was based on the Final Action Date chart instead of the Filing Date chart, and whether my application was considered timely according to the applicable Visa Bulletin for November 23, 2023.
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