Case Processing
Adjusting Status as Nigerian is Harder?
I have read online that trying to adjust status (i.e. concurrent I-485 and I-130 filings) is more difffult for people from certain countries, and Nigeria is one of these countries. Will our case have higher scrutiny than usual? My husband should be able to easily prove there was no immigration intent, as he prepaid a year’s worth of rent prior to coming to the US. We also didn’t even meet until essentially the end of his visa. But now I’m worried him being Nigerian coupled with how fast our relationship went (we both want to settle and have kids very soon and are from strong Christian backgrounds so you simply marry when you “know”) will hinder our application. We have TONS of proof of bona fide marriage but I’m trying to get everything right the first time and address any potential concerns before USCIS questions anything 😅
5 months after primary applicant. Finally.
Got "new card being produced" 5 days ago. This is 5 months after the primary applicant got approval.
does anyone know how long is it taking for cards to deliver?
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 332 days
Case
2022-09-20
2023-08-18
I-485
332 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Approved + helpful tips :)
hello:)
I applied back in November of 2022 and we didn’t hear a PEEP from USCIS for 8 months. So I took the initiative to upload more evidence of bonifide marriage and then BOOM— my employment card was mailed. A couple weeks later BOOM— I got an RFE for medical. My lawyer mailed it the same day they received the RFE letter. Three days after that KABOOOOM— I was approved for I-130 and I-485!
This is what I uploaded under the Unsolicited tab:
engagement photos we took in June
more bills with our names
contracts with both names for our home Reno
more pics we took this year
I truly believe doing this has moved my case along a lot quicker. try this today:)
ALSO,
My lawyer told me the reason why many applicants’ processes are taking longer than usual is because their applications may have mistakes and don’t have enough evidence of bonifide marriage. Make sure you triple check all your forms.
Another tip, don’t show evidence of your political or controversial views in your evidence (texts/emails between you and your partner). This may hurt you as you don’t know what your officers’ personal views are from yours.
hope this helps :)
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1459 days
Case
2022-11-14
Today
I-765
255 Days
I-485
277 Days
I-130
277 Days
I-131
1459 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-485, I-130, I-131
Finally got approved
Finally, i have my family based I485 been approved. it was long way to get approved. i wish all fellows in this community to complete their cases successfully. Dont lose your hope, stay focused and pay a careful attention to your documentation that gonna be submitted to USCIS
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1153 days
Case
2020-06-22
2023-08-19
I-485
1153 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
F1 COS H4 EAD
Anyone knows how long H4 standalone I-765 application should wait? (I know there's a webpage for processing time on USCIS website, but I would like to know the real case.)
I had F1 OPT in the past and it took 3 months for the EAD to arrive. Now I'm married and I am under H4 status. It has been 132 days but my case is still pending. No action was taken - still saying received by USCIS. Is it normal, and how much longer should I expect?
Based on being an H-4 spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant (Standalone, not filed with I-539 H4)
Total Days: 174 days
Case
2023-04-12
2023-10-03
I-765
174 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-765
VAWA - i485 - new relationship
I'm under vawa processing abuse relationship from my previous relationship. I applied more than a year ago. Now, I'm dating with a very special person and I posted a picture on my Instagram profile, has a problem post that? Has a problem have a boyfriend during the process?
My attorney never had a problem like that before, but I need more help and opinion. #vawa #i485 #relationship
TODAY they finally sent me the: RESPONSE To USCIS For Request of Evidence was Received
like 12 min. ago I got a notification which is the: RESPONSE To USCIS For Request of Evidence was Received , my question to you’all is HOW LONG is going to take to FINALLY respond for approval????
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!!!!!!
I LOVE THIS APP AND THEY WAY WE SUPPORT
EACH OTHER EVERY DAY !!!!! 🙃🙃🙃🙃
Anxiety defines me
Hello everyone, it's great to have this support network. ☺️ This is the first time I write, and I was worried because I don't know anyone who has been waiting as long as I have, I had no RFE and no movement in these 2 years, just silence. Last week I felt excited because they called me to do the fingerprints, but I don't know if it's a sign that something could happen. Can someone who did the fingerprints give me some insight into what happened next? Thank you and Good Luck for us! :) #eb2niw #fingerprints
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 1141 days
Case
2021-07-29
2024-09-12
I-140
1141 Days
Texas Service Center: I-140
update!!
Yesterday I spoke to a live agent through Ask Emma for the latest update on my cases (check my other post on how to get connected to a live agent).
Overall the agent was super nice & like any other day, I logged in to my USCIS account & found that my I-130 is at 5 weeks! Little by little I’m seeing things turn up!
I know it’s not a big update on my case but up until yesterday before I was connected to the agent, my case was stuck on “actively viewing” since March 2023 “5 months” in my progress. He said that I was going to see more updates regarding my cases as they are currently looking at my case!!!
the agent yesterday also said that we would be waived from the i-485 interview. hopefully, he is right but my case is still pending.
🙏🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1225 days
Case
2023-03-14
2026-07-21
I-130
344 Days
I-765
218 Days
I-485
331 Days
I-131
1195 Days
California Service Center: I-130
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-485, I-131
