Case Processing
Question about USCIS Live agent update
Today I was chatting with USCIS live agent and asked for updates for my I-485 case. This is what I have got
Your case is currently still processing at the National Benefits Center. An officer last worked your case on 07/27/2026. Once the NBC is done processing your case USCIS will forward your case to the local field office for further processing.
Does anyone know if it was just a generic update on case or it means my case is moving towards adjudication process.
Online case status only shows biometrics and recent FBI notice.
REDDIT APPROVAL 4 days ago
NOT ME JUST FOUND THIS ON REDDIT
Just saw a post that somebody shared a picture of his timeline and showed his GC (asylum based) was approved on Oct 03, 2026. He says is from the 39 countries.
Not sure if he filed WoM.
Brooklyn FO
Receipt notice 07/22/2025
Fingerprints 07/28/2025
FBI Notice 09/28/2026
New card is being produced 10/03/2026
Question about Medicals
Hi friends ,for those that had vawa approved and filed 1485 concurrenttly along with medicals before 2023 and they expired like mine, did you all had to Resubmit new medicals or someone got approved without? Little frustrated about the delay that comes with that given that I have no changes on my health profile.
Thanks in advance.
New card is being produced (status updated)
Hello all,
just wanted to share the update on my case. At 2:30PM or so it changed approved status, and new card is being produced after that. I posted my timeline in an other thread just in case. now waiting game for the card. no matter what we do, I think waiting is the same. atleast this ones feels a little better.
EB 3 - India - Nov 2013
case pending since Oct 2022
EB3-1
Professional (bachelor's degree)
Total Days: 1577 days
Case
2022-06-14
2026-10-08
I-485
1577 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
short post
My submission is only 48days old and I'm so stressed from waiting. How tf at you guys from 2022 coping? 😭
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 48 days
Case
2026-08-21
Today
I-360
48 Days
I-485
48 Days
I-765
23 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-485
Texas Service Center: I-765
married last name on medical records for proof submitting for I-751
Hi, I am submitting my I-751. I was going to include Walmart print out for my asthma meds that show my address and paperwork from a clinic where I had an exray for my foot (so nothing personal). My doctor has my last name as my husbands and so does Walmart and health insurance. Everything else that is not medical has my legal last name. Not sure if USCIS would have an issue with this? Trying to submit everything that I can.
quien mas esta esperando ya llevo casi 6 meses, who's more still waiting?
I'm really stressful thinking and seeing many people is not receiving the approval of their application
EB4
Special immigrant juveniles, religious workers, etc
Total Days: 191 days
Case
2026-03-31
Today
I-485
191 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Decision mailed
Hello everyone!
My interview was on February 12, 2025, and on October 3, 2026 they have finally sent a decision.
I have a question for you all. The system says my decision was mailed to me, but I haven’t received it yet. However, my lawyer told me that they sent my case to the immigration court for a master calendar hearing in November.
It is really stressful for me, especially after waiting for 11 years. Has anyone else experienced the same issue? If so, could you please share your experience? What should I expect next?
Affirmative asylum process
Affirmative process
Total Days: 3987 days
Case
2015-11-03
2026-10-03
I-589
3987 Days
San Francisco Asylum Office: I-589
long post!!
I’m posting this to encourage anyone out there who is still dealing with their immigration paperwork: PLEASE DON’T GIVE UP.I know it’s easy to tell someone not to give up when you’re not in their position, but I truly understand how difficult this journey can be because I’ve been going through mine since 2019.
I went through VAWA, was initially denied, appealed the decision, and eventually got approved. Then came the long I-485 wait. There were so many moments when I felt exhausted, discouraged, and wondered when my turn would finally come.
I eventually reached out to my congressman for help. They submitted an inquiry on my behalf on July 10, 2026, and on July 15, 2026, my case finally started moving. I continued waiting and praying until October 7, 2026.
I did attend my I-485 interview. The interview was very short and mainly consisted of basic security/background questions. After the interview, my case was continued for additional review, so the waiting continued.
Then, on October 6, I received a notification saying my interview was canceled and that a notice had been ordered. I immediately started crying and praying because I thought something else had gone wrong.
But God had already worked it out.
October 7, 2026 MY I-485 WAS APPROVED!
After everything I’ve been through, I can finally say that there really is light at the end of the tunnel.
I haven’t seen my parents in 10 years, so this approval means so much more to me than just receiving a green card. It represents freedom, hope, family, and finally being able to move forward.
My case was handled through the Atlanta Field Office.
To anyone still waiting, please keep your faith. I know this journey is NOT easy. There will be days when you feel tired, frustrated, and ready to give up. But please keep pushing, keep praying, and advocate for yourself. If your case qualifies, consider reaching out to your Congressional representative for assistance.
I’m praying for everyone still walking this journey.
Don’t give up. Keep pushing. Keep praying. Your story can change when you least expect it. There really is light at the end of the tunnel.
I751
Hi everyone, I filed my I-751 to USCIS, and my case status says Case Was Received and a Receipt Notice Was Sent on September 8, 2026.
But I still didn’t receive the receipt notice by mail, and I also don’t see a digital copy of the receipt notice in my USCIS account.
Is it normal, how long does this usually take?
Green card for almost 2 years now
Has anyone with permanent residency obtained through VAWA experienced something similar? Every time I enter the United States, I’m asked the usual immigration questions and then taken to a separate room. They don’t ask me any further questions there; they seem to just check my passport and green card. Afterward, they return my documents and tell me I’m free to go.
Does this happen to anyone else? Have you ever been told why you’re referred for this additional screening?
July 25 2023 - i485 Approvsl <mandamus pro se>
My case was approved last week after multiple contacts with uscis, senator and congressman inquiry. I picked myself up and went to file Mandamus “pro se” because I couldn’t afford to give a lawyer 4000-8000. I used Gemini and Claude and made sure I was very detailed. Not I’d advice you look at your. are well before go ahead to file yourself. But anyways my case was approved last Friday and someone from the DOJ also called me to congratulate me and apologize for the unnecessary delay. Goodluck to you guys. Be strong and Keep your heads up.
BA out!!!! See yall at the citizenship race!!!
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 1170 days
Case
2023-07-25
2026-10-07
I-485
1170 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485