Case Processing
Can USCIS Approve an I-140 If the Applicant’s Country Is Under an Immigrant Visa Ban (temporary)?
Very important question to clarify some confusion.
If a country is temporarily banned from immigrant visa issuance at U.S. consulates, can a petitioner still obtain I-140 approval from USCIS?
In other words, does a consular immigrant visa restriction affect USCIS’s adjudication of the I-140 petition itself, or would USCIS still approve the I-140 while visa issuance is simply paused at the consular level?
I would really appreciate input from anyone who has experience or reliable information on this. Thank you.
VAWA I-360 Approved — Medical Request & Interview Timelin
Has anyone had an I-485 interview after their I-360 was approved?
How long did you wait for a medical request after your I-360 approval? (I filed my I-360 and I-485 together 4 years ago.)
How long after USCIS received your medical exam did they schedule an interview? Did anyone receive their green card by mail without an interview?
If you had an interview, what kind of questions did they ask? Did they ask anything about the abuse?
Based on a pending I-485 application
Total Days: 1386 days
Case
2022-04-22
2026-02-06
I-131
115 Days
I-360
1386 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-131, I-360
DMV Cancellation of REAL ID
I recently received an email from the DMV stating that my REAL ID driver’s license would be canceled. I went to the DMV office today to update my documents; however, my green card has already expired, and I only have the extension letter from my filed Removal of Conditions. As a result, they canceled my REAL ID and issued me an AB-16 license instead. I would like to know if you’ve had a similar experience or how this was handled in your case.
No biometrics Appointment
Goodmorning,
Anyone filed in December 2025 and still waiting on their biometrics appointment?
sent a message on my USCIS Acc and got the ‘we haven’t decided if you need them or not’
is this normal?
50 days and nothing since the receipt notices (concurrent filing,no over stays,married for almost 9years)
National Benefits Centre.
card destroyed
Hi, there.Just wanna share a little update.So I made a post stating that they made a typographic error on my all my receipt notice and and produce my EAD card with that same misspelled name.However , when my lawyer got my receipt and notice he saw the error , he did a e requests let them know that the error was made and it needs to be addressed.
Unfortunately, they did not honor that request.So he did the second option , which is to send it by mail so he send a letterhead explanation stating what happened
evidence that all my form was correctly filed with my correct last name a copy of my birthcertificate, , a copy of my passport evidence that the e request was requested , but not honored and a copy of my signature so I got an update on February 11th, stating that the card was received and it was destroyed so hopefully prayed that I get my card back ASAP..
I know this is a long road my advice to everyone. Just have patience have faith persons who haven't received their receipt. Notice it took me six months and two weeks to receive mines and the week after I got the other notice with my schedule to do my biometric so I hope this help anyone who is waiting notices.
Time Procesing - Premium Processing
Hello everyone,
USCIS received my response to the RFE on January 26, 2026. On January 28, 2026, the case status updated to “Case Is Still Being Processed.”
For those who have been in a similar situation (especially EB-2 NIW), how long did it take for you to receive a final decision after USCIS acknowledged receiving your RFE response?
If you were under premium processing, was your decision issued within the 45 business days, or did it take longer?
Is it common to receive a decision earlier than the 45-business-day timeframe?
I would really appreciate hearing about your timelines and experiences. Thank you!
