Case Approved

i485 Approved
What a journey this has been for me. In the fall of 2018, I came to the USA reluctantly with the hope of starting my life over and a dream of living in my truth. It was not an easy decision and certainly was not an easy process. Winning asylum 6 months later, a process I could not even fathom was in itself overwhelming. Then finally receiving my EAD and the ability to work in the US legally; that sense of self actualization, it was finally happening. Leaving behind my home country, my culture, my family was hard. But I just could not keep pretending and always sensed the United States was an inevitable beacon of freedom for me. It was truly where I was meant to be. Maybe it was the culture, the films, TV and music, the food, the people, the dream big life style, that sense of safety and possibility to fully realize who you are. There were bumps along the way to get here, but I don't regret it. For those who have yet to start the journey or just going through the process, I send you all the strength, love, compassion, blessing and prosperity that your journey ultimately leads to success. Even though my experience was a hard one, I think about those who are not fortunate to have some of the resources afforded to me. I think about those trapped in persecution, stuck at the border, crossing through the Darien Gap. My prayers are with you. Time line: December 2018 Asylum application submitted January 2019 Biometrics interview April 2019 Asylum interview April 2019 Recommended Approval Notice May 2019 Approval Notice July 2020 i485 application submitted and accepted February 2021 Biometrics interview July 2021 New Card is Being Produced (no interview)
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