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Hello everyone, has any recently submitted a work permit or combo card renewal this year 2025 under pending VAWA and i485 green card applications??? From January 2025 till date, if yes, any movement or approval on it???

N-400 Interview Passed, RFE Submitted – Still No Decision

I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. I passed my N-400 interview back in December 2022, but the officer told me that a decision could not be made at that time. Shortly after, I received a Request for Evidence (RFE), which I responded to promptly. It’s now been over a year and a half, and I still haven’t received any update or decision from USCIS. The case status remains unchanged. Has anyone experienced such a long delay after submitting an RFE? Has anyone taken legal action (such as filing a writ of mandamus) against USCIS due to this kind of prolonged delay? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any advice on what steps I can take next.

Naturalization
Application for Naturalization

Total Days: 2178 days

National Benefits Center: N-400

processing time EB1A

on uscis website below aler meaning TSC ande NSC will have same processing time in future for EB1A? your thoughts? USCIS processing times for certain form types may no longer reference a specific service center location (for example, Vermont Service Center). We are in the process of adjusting all processing times for service center-related forms to now list “Service Center Operations (SCOPS).” Service Center Operations has expanded its capability to process casework at multiple locations, at various points in time, based on business needs and staffing requirements. Therefore, listing a specific location is no longer an accurate representation of where a case is processed. ** We are adjusting our case processing time metrics to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information by form type. While certain form processing times are now listed under Service Center Operations, you may continue to receive correspondence from USCIS listing a specific service center location.

if I have my form 1-40 approve it already, but priority day it’s july2023 can I apply for work permit before or just until my date it’s current. not sure about this

Solanki Cinderella

F2B
Permanent resident filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21

Total Days: 2150 days

Texas Service Center: I-130

Biometricos duda

hola, tengo mis biometricos la próxima semana, pero tengo una duda, mi pasaporte que sería mi ID tiene mi apellido de soltera, y Los documentos esta con el de casada, no importa, verdad?

Kath Hernández

Hello to everyone in the lawfully community! The status of my case in uscis says approved, does anyone know if the status of my case changes when it is sent to NVC? Hola a todos en la comunidad de lawfully! El estado de mi caso en uscis dice aprobado, alguien sabe si cambia el estado de mi caso cuando es enviado a NVC?

Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview

I got an update on 7/30 from USCIS online that my case is ready to be scheduled for an interview. How long does it usually take to know when we’re going to get scheduled? I’m EB3-skilled (I’m the applicant), PD is 3/3/23 (not current yet from my country but we used cross chargeability as my husband is current ROW), case is in NBC. Your inputs are appreciated.

Expired passport

good evening all, please my biometric is on Friday , the only means of identification i have is my international passport which expired 3 weeks ago. I don’t know what to do as I don’t have any other documents to proof my identity.

Nigeria Divorce Decree

Can someone share personal experience how they were able to solve a Nigeria high Divorce decree denial from USCIS. Share your personal solution, how did you get it sorted? that led to approval eventually. Nigeria high court divorce

change of address / change of venue for interview

Hi everyone!! I moved from Dallas to California, but the lawyer that I was using initially lives in Florida. Now I have a new lawyer working on my case in California. My Vawa was approved in 2023, but my I- 485 was closed because USCIS did not have jurisdiction over my case and I had a master hearing with the court. long story short I got my case dismissed out of the court and USCIS reopened my I-485. the issue I am having now is that all of my receipts and letters are going to my old lawyer even thou my new lawyer put in the paperwork to show that she is my new lawyer and also to change my address. now I have an interview for my I- 485 in Florida and I have never lived in Florida. what do you guys think I should do ????

abdelmonem elrefaey

45 days (well over 30 business days)...

I mean is this normal? Even with premium processing?

Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student

Total Days: 61 days

Potomac Service Center: I-765

Adriana Andujar

Please, I need help. My friend is in the F2A category and has been waiting for 3 years and 5 months, but she still hasn’t been approved. Does anyone know what she should do, please? Or how to contact

Adriana Andujar

Por favor, necesito que me ayuden. Mi amiga es F2A y ya lleva 3 años y 5 meses esperando, pero aún no la aprueban. ¿Alguien sabe qué debe hacer, por favor? o cómo contactar el congresista ?

Priority: May 5, 2023

EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver

Total Days: 294 days

National Benefits Center: I-485

i-485 as asylee derivative or immediate relative of US citizen

Hi I entered US as an asylee derivative. Since I am here for 1 year now I am applying for i-485. But my spouse has become US citizen last month. so do i apply only i-485 as asylee derivative or do i have to apply as immediate relative of US citizen with i-130? Please suggest which route is better. #i-485 #i-130 #UScitizen #spouse #i-730

Philadelphia field office

my case went to Philadelphia field office on May 2nd week. is there anyone whose file is with same FO? I want to know how much time are they taking to process the queue

My PD is may 1 2024 I am seeing may cases approved so I just don’t understand how they pass may first and still can’t give me a decision I’m so tired of waiting 😞

Thanks Jesus, my case has been approved! #CR1 No K3, No RFE

IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse

Total Days: 447 days

Texas Service Center: I-130

EB1 Indian I-485 Approved from CRP Status - Priority Date Issue Resolved

Timeline: PD: Nov 2019 (ported from EB2) I-485, EAD, AP filed: Oct 10, 2024 (paper-based filing) Biometrics: Nov 10, 2024 EAD approved: Dec 10, 2024 AP approved: April 10, 2025 Case transferred to non-local field office: May 20, 2025 The CRP Issue: July 10: Case status changed to "We are temporarily pausing work on your application because an immigrant visa number is not immediately available to you." July 15: Contacted Congressman and requested Tier 2 officer callback through Emma live agent July 18: Received USCIS response: "USCIS received application for adjustment of status on October 10, 2024. At the time the application was filed, an immigrant visa number was immediately available. Since the application was filed, however, the final action date listed in the Visa bulletin has retrogressed or become unavailable. At this time, a visa is not available to the applicant which would allow them to adjust status. As a result, the application will be held in abeyance pending visa availability. Following is information that you may find helpful in understanding and explaining the visa allocation process and how it affects applications for adjustment of status." The Breakthrough: July 23: Received Tier 2 officer callback - the officer was incredibly patient and spent 30 minutes investigating. After 20 minutes of research, he discovered that my I-485 had NO priority date in the system, and it had defaulted to my filing date (Oct 10, 2024) instead of my actual priority date (Nov 2019). The officer created a case for NBC to correct my priority date and confirmed I'd receive email notification. July 25: Received email confirmation about the case submitted to NBC July 28: Got update from NBC: "Recently, you notified USCIS that your priority date is current. When your priority date becomes current, your case automatically returns to active processing and will be worked in the order in which it was received. Once further action is taken, a notice will be sent to the address of record." July 29: Spoke with Emma live agent again and created another service request to NBC for priority date correction Resolution: Aug 1: Case updated to "New Card being produced" 🎉 I was considering filing a Mandamus lawsuit after waiting 2 more months, but fortunately the case got approved. For anyone stuck in CRP status, I highly recommend reaching out to USCIS through multiple channels - Congressman, Tier 2 officer callbacks, and Emma live agents. Persistence pays off, and one of these channels will eventually help resolve your issue.

EB1-2
Outstanding professor or researcher

Total Days: 300 days

National Benefits Center: I-765, I-131, I-485J, I-485