Case Processing
question Urgent i-485 plus I-765
Hi everyone! Help with this question.
I’m from Venezuela and have a pending EB-2 NIW I-140. Since my priority date is current, I'm planning to file my I-485 and I-765. Will USCIS process and send the I-765 (EAD) even while the I-140 is still pending?
How many time expecte for EAD?
Case Approved
My green card journey has come to an end. Who could it be but God.
Concurrent filing January 2022
VAWA approve July 2025
Case Transfer July 2025
Medical requested August 2025
Second Biometric September 2025
New card is produced April 01, 2026
Case Approved April 02, 2026.
No RFE until the asked for my medical.
No interview.
The wait is long however it’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Just keep the faith and keep praying. I’m from one of the 75 countries that has put on hold.
F2B
Permanent resident filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21
Total Days: 1535 days
Case
2022-01-18
2026-04-02
I-485
1535 Days
I-765
437 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Vermont Service Center: I-765
Hi guys, can someone travel to their home country after being granted asylum?
Can someone travel to their home country after being granted asylum with GC and Travel document?
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Interview date - question
Hi there,
on the 13th of this month we got our papers confirmed and approved. We can see in our journey process that the next thing will be of course our medical and the interview.
my question, based on your experience, how long does it take from the moment you get approved papers, to the interview date or the interview email confirming the date.
thank you
VAWA - Approved after filing Mandamus Lawsuit
Just wanted to share an update in case it helps someone here.
After waiting a long time with no movement, I decided to file a mandamus lawsuit. Not long after that, my VAWA (I-360) was approved.
I know this process can be frustrating and exhausting, especially when timelines keep getting pushed. Filing wasn’t an easy decision, but in my case, it definitely helped move things forward.
Hope this gives some encouragement to anyone stuck waiting.
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 1277 days
Case
2022-10-03
Today
I-360
1275 Days
I-485
1277 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-485
USCIS Expedite Request (Humanitarian) – Timeline & Chances?
Hi everyone,
I recently submitted an expedite request (I-130) to USCIS on March 15th based on humanitarian reasons (security situation, safety concerns, and a U.S. citizen infant involved).
I wanted to ask — from your experience, how long does it usually take for USCIS to respond to an expedite request?
Also, do humanitarian expedite requests actually get approved in practice, or is it rare?
Would really appreciate hearing real timelines and outcomes from anyone who’s been through this.
Thanks in advance 🙏
Name format issue (middle name merged into first name) need advice
Hi everyone,
I have a question about a name mismatch across my immigration documents.
On some documents (like labor/perm), the name is listed as:
• First name: [First]
• Middle name: [Middle]
• Last name: [Last]
But on Form I-485 and medical, it’s written as:
• First name: [First + Middle combined]
• Last name: [Last]
So basically, the middle name is merged into the first name on some forms.
Will this cause any issues with USCIS?
Is it okay as long as the full name matches, or should this be corrected?
Would appreciate any advice from people who experienced this.
Thanks!
