Case Processing
Writ of Mandamus needed?
Asylum granted June 2024, I-485 filed September 2024, hitting 2 year mark next September. Case was showing fingerprints were taken and no uptate since then, any similar timeline here? Are you guys planning to do WOM?
#greencard #asylum #i485
Asylum
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
Total Days: 704 days
Case
2024-09-09
Today
I-485
704 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
I485 Approval for me and my spouse 🎊
I applied for EB2-NIW with priority date 02-02-2024 and got approved.
I submitted i765, and i485 concurrent with my spouse in mid October 2025, we had biometric mid November 2025. After biometrics same day 2 FTAO. From November to April 2026 multiple silent updates. Early April 3rd FTAO and minimum of 2 silent update every month from April to June. Mid June chatted with Emma and live agent said the case has been transferred to local field office and interview waived. Mid June two silent updates and Mid July silent update. July 28 silent update and 4th FTAO. 24 hours after H008. Case Approved.
July 30th i765 denied i guess because 485 was approved so no need for the 756
The whole process is self petition, and the same timeline for me and my spouse.
Thanks to everyone on this group for the support all through the waiting time.
Asylum I-485 Interview After 3+ Years
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for advice from anyone who has been through a similar situation.
I applied for my asylum-based I-485 (Adjustment of Status) in April 2023. My case was pending for a long time, and I never filed a Writ of Mandamus or sued USCIS.
A few days ago, I received an interview notice. My interview is scheduled in about a month at the USCIS Lawrence, Massachusetts Field Office.
Has anyone had an asylum-based I-485 interview recently in Lawrence, MA?
What kinds of questions did they ask?
How long did the interview take?
How long did it take to receive a decision after the interview?
Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I have finally finished this process and am just waiting for the swearing-in ceremony.
I entered on a fiancé visa in 2021, and this week I had a "combo" appointment: removal of conditions and citizenship. For those waiting on the removal of conditions: go ahead and apply for citizenship—it’s easier than you think. Just study hard; you’ll see it’s worth it to get this all behind you—it’s a huge relief.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1755 days
Case
2021-10-14
2026-08-04
I-485
189 Days
I-751
880 Days
N-400
341 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485, N-400
Texas Service Center: I-751
Has anyone been in a similar situation? (I-539 F-1 Change of Status denied because I-20 expired, now filing I-290B Motion to Reopen)
My I-539 was denied because my I-20 expired while USCIS was processing my case. My attorney is now filing a Motion to Reopen with an updated I-20.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? If so, what was the outcome, and how long did it take?
I’d really appreciate hearing your experience. Thank you!
GC Approval
I-485 Approved – EB2 NIW 🎉
Lawyer-CHEN
I wanted to share my timeline in case it helps others who are waiting.
Profile
* Physician on active H-1B
* EB2 NIW
* 1,000+ research citations
* few publication in respected journals (including BMJ)
* 5 letters of recommendation from well-known experts in my field
Timeline
* Priority Date: October 2023
* I-485 Filed: December 2025
* Biometrics: January 26, 2026
* April 2026: Emma/live agent confirmed case was transferred to the Honolulu, HI Field Office
* May 26: Silent update
* June 24: Silent update
* July 6: Interview notice received
* July 27: Interview at Omaha Field Office
* July 29: Silent update
* July 30: Silent update
* July 31 (9:44 AM): Received I-485 approval email 🎉
Interview Experience
There were two officers present—one appeared to be training the other. The interview was straightforward and lasted only a short time.
Questions included:
* Identity verification
* Standard I-485 yes/no eligibility questions
* My wife’s immigration status (I explained she has her own J-1 waiver and is not my dependent)
* Date of marriage
* Whether our children are U.S. citizens (Yes)
* Whether I had received any speeding tickets or other violations since arriving in the U.S. (asked twice)
* Whether I had ever been denied a visa (Yes—I explained my first application was refused due to insufficient ties to my home country, and I was approved one week later after reapplying.)
* Whether I had ever overstayed a visa
During the interview, I mistakenly answered “No” to the overstay question because I got distracted. My I-485 application correctly disclosed a 12-day overstay during the peak of COVID, with a full explanation.
After speaking with my attorney, I submitted a correction letter to my USCIS account about three hours after the interview. Neither interviewing officer seemed to care during interview seeing difference in written vs my answer.
Final Result
My I-485 was approved on July 31, 2026.
I hope this timeline helps others going through the process. Wishing everyone waiting for their approval the very best—your turn is coming!
please let me know if any Q.
in process
I have this status from last 78 days after I filed pre suit mandamus,anybody can tell it’s good sign..?
Asylum
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
Total Days: 716 days
Case
2024-08-28
Today
I-765
44 Days
I-485
588 Days
I-131
102 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-765
National Benefits Center: I-485
Texas Service Center: I-131
it’s been seven months since I move my case to Newark they rescheduled my interview. anyone have experience with Newark immigration office?
this whole case it’s been going on for a decade now
Affirmative asylum process
Affirmative process
Total Days: 3441 days
Case
2017-03-13
Today
I-589
3441 Days
Los Angeles Asylum Office: I-589
