Case Processing
Mandamus
Friends, I decided to share the link again for those who want to join the group mandamus lawsuit. This lawsuit is intended to force USCIS to adjudicate Form I-485. I’m including the attorney’s link below. The idea is simple: the more people join, the stronger the case becomes.
The cost is $2,200 per family.
If you’ve been waiting a long time, I encourage you to join, because it’s very difficult to gather a large enough group to move forward. The usual cost of filing a mandamus individually starts at $6,000, so this is a very good option.
All questions should be directed to the attorney — I’m only sharing this information as a volunteer.
Remember that the backlog and processing times continue to grow.
The backlog is now almost 100,000 cases, and since January it has increased by 35,000 cases. It grows by 5,000 cases every month. You can verify all this data on the USCIS website in the “Data” section.
In the end, the decision is yours, but I will do everything I can to get a green card faster.
https://jtarenalaw.com/aylee-i-485-group-lawsuit-onboarding/
I've written to the Congressman, to USCIS, through regular mail, email, and on the website. Nothing's working. The options are either wait or act.
Asylum
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
Total Days: 603 days
Case
2024-03-20
Today
I-485
603 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
i485 JSON data shows something was updated yesterday (IFA event),
Hi everyone, I’m a little confused and hoping for guidance.
My I-485 JSON data shows something was updated yesterday (IFA event), even though my case status didn’t change. Has anyone else had this happen? What did it lead to?
Not sure if this means an officer reviewed my case or if it’s normal system activity.
"eventCode": "IFA",
"eventDateTime": "2025-06-20",
"createdAt": "2025-08-25T16:47:00.409Z",
"updatedAt": "2025-11-13T12:40:09.529Z"
RFE came for I-485 Supplement J for my EB-1A self petition (no job offer required)
Today, RFE was sent for my I-485 Supplement J for my EB-1A Self-petition (no job offer required) and case status was “RFE was sent” after 30-40 mins status changed to “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS” Nothing outstanding is required at this time.
Is this something unusual? Do I need to respond to that RFE?
what are the best possible options in this scenario?
online account, RFE doc is there in documents tab and online account showing rfe is still active but status is actively reviewing by USCIS.
vawa
so i was wondering if i can a prove a vawa case with my declaration , psychological evaluations, join tax returns , 3 bills together except that i don’t have witnesses also i have an i130 aprovechó that she was trying to withdraw ?
i applied just for the i360 without the Adjustment of status in january 2023
Are employment based AOS adjudication paused?
The timeline for EB AOS is very quiet here and in other forums. Is the EB adjudication paused? It seems family based cases are progressing very quickly.
Any tips to get the case moving?
EB1-3
Multinational executive or manager
Total Days: 248 days
Case
2025-03-10
Today
I-140
37 Days
I-765
79 Days
I-131
141 Days
I-485
141 Days
I-485J
141 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140
null: I-765, I-131, I-485, I-485J
Quit working for sponsor employer
my PD is 01/2022 and I have worked for my sponsor employer for almost 2 yrs full-time position ranging from 30-40hrs per week. I also have another remotely job that I have been doing for almost 3 yrs and now they offer me full-time position with full benefits but I have to come to the office (office in CA and I’m currently working for sponsor employer in GA). My case is still in CRP so idk if I can quit working for my sponsor employer now 😅
They are also giving 4 months to finish whenever I’m doing here so I don’t know if I will have my GC in time 🥲
2nd RFE
This process has been incredibly draining. I submitted in September and were onto our second RFE. it’s such a straightforward case that I’m a little concerned why I received another RFE. is this common? why is the process like this? I
wish they would just call my lawyer to clarify. now I have to wait another few weeks.
