Case Processing
N-400 Combo interview
I had my combo interview at the Federal Plaza office NYC, three years rule. Unfortunately, the I-751 portion of the interview didn’t go well. The officer was very strict. Although we submitted a lot of evidence and he reviewed everything, we did not have the lease payment receipts or money order copies. I explained that we didn’t have them, but he kept asking for them multiple times.
He also asked my wife to state our monthly rent for the past five years and questioned her about the visa I used to enter the United States. She was unable to answer because the officer was quite intense, and it felt like he was suspicious of our case.
For the N-400 part, I passed the civics and English test, and the officer gave me a paper confirming that. However, it also stated that a decision could not be made at this time.
I would like to know what the next steps might be. When can I expect an update? Will USCIS send me a Request for Evidence (RFE), schedule a second interview, or deny my I-751 application? I’m very worried and anxious about the outcome.
I truly appreciate any guidance or advice you can offer. Thank you.
Normal processing time 11.5 mo, but USCIS says 24 — why?
Hi all!
I filed my employment-based I-485 in Nov 2024, and it’s at the Oklahoma City Field Office (local). The USCIS site says 80% of cases finish in 11.5 months, so I expected to follow up by Nov 2025 if no answer will be given by then.
But through a congressional inquiry, USCIS said not to contact them until Nov 2026(!!). Has anyone else seen this kind of mismatch? Is that normal or just a generic response??
USCIS asked me to provide evidence about my child custody I filed appeal or motion and sent all documents prove like all my irs taxes apartment lease on my names letter by the Judge to the child
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Total Days: 1822 days
Case
2020-12-21
Today
I-130
380 Days
N-600K
295 Days
California Service Center: I-130
National Benefits Center: N-600K
Finally approved. Glory to God
Timeline in photo.
I reached out for congressional help multiple times, but nothing came of it. I also submitted several USCIS inquiries, still no progress.
I was even prepared to file a writ of mandamus and had all my documents ready to go this week.
Then this morning… I woke up to an approval! 🎉
To anyone waiting: Do not let anyone discourage you or tell you that asylum-based green cards or cases aren’t being worked on anymore. They are. Keep pushing and advocating for yourself.
Asylum
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
Total Days: 655 days
Case
2023-10-16
2025-08-01
I-485
655 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-485
approved!!!!
APPROVED!!!
Spouse visa CR1
Beneficiary (me) from the UK 🇬🇧
Pd: 8th December 2024
Approval date: 29th July 2025
K3 was filled: 18th May 2025
Service center: Texas service center
7.5 months
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 237 days
Case
2024-12-08
2025-08-02
I-130
237 Days
Texas Service Center: I-130
Shaking my head!!!
lol Look at my timeline and sympathize with me folks. The funny part is that I already had my I-130 approved in 2019 and don’t understand why the I-485 is taking well over 3 years gosh!!
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1176 days
Case
2022-06-27
2025-09-15
I-485
1176 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Hi everyone
I have an I-130 (F2A – spouse/children under 21) filed on September 22, 2023. USCIS has shown ‘Case is Being Actively Reviewed’ since November 1, 2023, and I haven’t received any updates yet. Has anyone who filed in September 2023 or later already received an approval? How long did it take for you? Thank you!”
Advice on Delayed EB2-NIW I-140 and Congressional Inquiry Process
My I-140 petition under the EB2-NIW category has been pending beyond the normal processing time.I have raised a service request but its been 30 days and no answer yet . I consulted with my attorney, and they advised me to seek help from my local congressperson by submitting a request to the federal agency to follow up with USCIS about the status of my petition.
I’m curious to know if anyone in this community has gone through a similar process. Should I choose to go the congressional inquiry route, or should I also submit another service request to USCIS separately? Would taking this approach affect my case in any way—positively or negatively?
Any insights, tips, or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!
