Case Processing
EAD ???
Hi, I had my fingerprints taken for the renewal of my EAD in April 2026 (my first EAD was issued when I was still married).
I have two questions, please. First, I don’t see any record of the fingerprinting session in my online account.
The second is: why didn’t they take any photos, only fingerprints?
Thank you in advance for your answers (categories, C09)
pregunta rapida
hola chicos have unos días recibi una respuesta provisional que USCIS le envio al congresista diciendo qué mi caso estaba en Baltimore field office (la oficina de mi ciudad ) y ahora que yo llame me dijeron que estaba en Los Angeles field office no me hace sentido que de mi ciudad lo hayan movido hasta haya sera algo normal ? o a alguien le ha pasado ? algo similar ?
FINALLY INTERVIEW SCHEDULED (F2A)
Hi everyone,
I just received my I-485 interview notice and I’m starting to prepare my documents. I have a question regarding the requirements.
My husband (the petitioner) is a green card holder, but he does not have a birth certificate. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What did you submit instead, and did it cause any issues during the interview?
Also, I would really appreciate any tips or advice for the interview what to expect, what documents were most important, and anything that helped you feel prepared.
Thank you so much in advance!
PD: 2023 July 21
concurrent filed
Came to the US on F1 visa.
i601a waiver
been waiting since june 2024 and feels like im gonna be waiting for so much longer . doing an i 601 a waiver for my husband who has been here more than 20 years , he cannot even get e work permit with this type of application. this is just so exhausting. i hope everyone gets their approval fast! praying for all!
EB2 NIW
who else?
thinking about applying PP.
My attorney mentioned that I may have a higher chance of RFE if I file now with Premium Processing, so I’m currently evaluating whether to proceed with PP or regular filing.
I would appreciate any insights from people with similar profiles or experience with NIW + PP timing.
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EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 361 days
Case
2025-05-09
Today
I-140
361 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140
1018 days waiting now
Would you guys consider a family based I-485 (filed conjoined with I-131, I-765, and I-130) pending over 1018 days outside of normal processing times? Our priority date is July 21st, 2023. Orlando Field Office.
I submitted a service request stating the above, and they told me it’s still within normal processing times. My I-130 was approved over a year ago, 5 year travel permit and 5 year work permit approved years before that. Our interview was July 2024. 10+ congressional emails to them and they keep finding ways to stall and continue “processing” my case. Already had to submit a new medical which was accepted and the last email they responded to, was from our congressman, saying I need a new background check (been already past 60 days as well).
This is my 4th or 5th background check. No criminal history, we have a U.S. born son, and we’ve been married for over 4 years with a plethora of proof that was submitted. Joint taxes, phone records, house, bills, bank statement, the absolute perfect case on paper. They’ve previously mentioned to the congressman that I am in the final adjudication process months ago, and then would do a full 180 and find new things to request or put me back into processing. I already filed to the ombudsman office, but they process my sort of case on a least priority basis.
Wondering if I should consider Writ of Mandamus at this point..
#I-485 #Writofmandamus

IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1019 days
Case
2023-07-21
Today
I-765
309 Days
I-131
453 Days
I-130
683 Days
I-485
1019 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-131, I-130, I-485
EB2-NIW I-140 Approved!
Sharing my timeline for anyone in the wait!
Background:
MA in Chemistry, 3rd year PhD candidate in Computational Chemistry
4 journal papers, 1 conference paper, 29 citations at filing
2 dependent letters, served as peer reviewer
Timeline:
Filed: June 26, 2025
Upgraded to Premium: March 4, 2026
Approved without RFE: April 29, 2026
Nebraska Service Center — 40 business days from premium upgrade
I had no idea where to start with NIW so I worked with Chen Immigration Law. They were patient, cooperative, and we went through multiple rounds of edits until the petition was just right. Re-read your petition and ask yourself, "Does this truly tell my story and explain why the waiver makes sense?" A well-crafted petition makes all the difference.
Happy to answer any questions. Wishing everyone a speedy approval!
approved but document never mailed
does anyone has similar experience
my i131 was approved about two and half weeks ago(April 16th) and then it said document is produced (April 17th) but till today (may 3rd) I still have not received the document.
ask Emma provides no help. want to know others experience.
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 326 days
Case
2025-06-13
Today
I-131
197 Days
I-130
326 Days
I-485
215 Days
National Benefits Center: I-131, I-485
Texas Service Center: I-130
quien me puede responder por favor alguien que paso por estos estados RECIBIDO IN PROCESS Y AHORA PROCESANDO pregunta que estado sigue después y cuánto tiempo esperar gracias a la comunidad LAWFULLY
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F4
U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister
Total Days: 102 days
Case
2026-01-23
Today
I-130
102 Days
Texas Service Center: I-130
