Case Processing
noid
so I literally just received a notice of intent to deny in the mail. they got most of there facts wrong. saying my leasing office told them my lease is not legit, wtf. I’m confused because it’s not showing what I need to submit to proof the validity but I have a deadline till June. what to do? do I need to get a lawyer?
green card interview
hello everyone hope all is well . sending all blessings & approvals to everyone who’s waiting .
question ! I have a same sex marriage interview coming soon , our 1-130 has been approved last year feb 24 we now going to interview for our 1-485 .. this is our first time marriage for both of us also . what questions will be asked ? will it be a challenge since our 1-130 had been approved already ?
after interview no response
I did interview Tuesday April 29 and we did well my husband is in the military we did not submit any evidence or photos with our application we bring them to the interview and everything went well but we didn’t get a answer on spot the interviewer said she is going to review my documents I’m nervous
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 225 days
Case
2024-09-19
Today
I-765
78 Days
I-130
225 Days
I-485
225 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-130, I-485
congressional inquiry
I contacted my congressman office regarding a congressional inquiry they made on my behalf about a month ago. so they are letting me know uscis did response to them saying they conductiong a third party background check and as soon as it’s complete they’ll send case back to field office. that’s crazy it take them one year to do a background check.
EAD Approval
I just got an EAD approval after getting an email saying USCIS had taken action on my case. I’m so happy. I went to my account and there it was. My approval notice.
All other applications for employment authorization
Total Days: 55 days
Case
2025-03-07
2025-05-01
I-765
55 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765
waiting for decision
I had an interview on February 19, 2025 and I added my wife during the interview. She got the letter for biometrics under code 5 and she already done before 3 weeks ago. I’m still waiting and it shows Application is pending. Any ideas what to do? Anyone have same related timelines?
My travel experience to Paris with my green card
I got my 10 year green card on December 2024
Recently I travelled to Paris via Dublin and I returned back to the US 🇺🇸 via the port of entry Seattle, WA
I made it safely. It was very smooth.
In Dublin there is an entire section of the airport that is dedicated for the flights to the United States 🇺🇸 and under control of the US CBP.
So the CBP control is done in Dublin by the US CBP agents before we onboarded the plane.
They have their entire staff over there.
In Dublin the CBP agent asked me 2 questions only:
- How long did I stay outside the US ? my answer was: one week
- What was the purpose of my trip? my answer was: Travel for my daughters birthday
Then he took my picture and scanned my passport and verified my green card in their machine and that’s it. I passed the pre clearance and I was good to go.
It was quick less than 2 minutes
So we landed in domestic flight areas in Seattle airport and there is no extra CBP control at the Seattle airport. I just grabbed my suitcase and exited the airport.
Prior to my travel to Paris I was wondering about 5 speeding tickets 🎫 I had in the past. 😄
need advice
which airport is best to fly into that customs don’t give you a hard time coming from another country my husband was granted his papers and getting ready to leave Africa to come to USA I been hearing bad things about Atlanta customs airport I just need advice don’t wanna put him in harms way my home state is Illinois is there another good airport other than Atlanta to fly into ?
For I130 December 2023 fillers that are still waiting:
It sounds like your I-130 petition is experiencing delays beyond the posted processing time (17 months), and you're unsure about next steps. Here’s a breakdown of your concerns and what you can do:
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### **1. Why Is Your Case Delayed?**
- USCIS processing times are **estimates**, not guarantees. Delays can happen due to:
- Backlogs at your specific service center.
- Additional security/background checks.
- Missing evidence or requests for further documentation (if you missed an RFE, for example).
- Administrative errors or workload fluctuations.
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### **2. What Should You Do Now?**
#### **a. Follow Up with USCIS First**
- **Check Case Status Online**: [USCIS Case Status](https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/)
- **Submit an Inquiry**: If your case is outside normal processing time, file a **"Case Outside Normal Processing Time"** request via [USCIS e-Request](https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/).
- **Call USCIS**: Dial 1-800-375-5283, say "Infopass" to reach a live agent, and ask for an update.
- **Request Expedite**: If you have a valid reason (e.g., medical emergency, military deployment), request an expedite.
#### **b. Follow Up with Your Congressman/Senator**
- **Congressional inquiries CAN help**, but they’re not guaranteed to speed up your case.
- **If they didn’t respond**:
- **Call their office** (better than email).
- **Visit in person** if possible (bring your case details).
- Try contacting **your U.S. Senator’s office** (they often have dedicated immigration liaisons).
#### **c. Consider a Writ of Mandamus (If All Else Fails)**
- **What is it?** A federal lawsuit to force USCIS to make a decision.
- **When to file?** Only if:
- Your case is **long overdue** (e.g., 6+ months past the stated processing time).
- You’ve exhausted all other options (USCIS inquiries, congressional help).
- **Cost?** $5,000–$10,000 (attorney fees + filing fees).
- **Timeframe?** Usually forces a decision within **30–90 days** if successful.
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### **3. What to Expect Next?**
- If USCIS is simply backlogged, they may approve it soon.
- If there’s an issue (like an RFE you missed), they’ll notify you.
- If no response after inquiries, **mandamus may be your last resort**.
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### **4. Is Mandamus Worth It?**
✅ **Yes, if:**
- You’ve waited **far beyond** processing times.
- You need urgent resolution (e.g., family separation, visa expiration).
- You can afford the legal fees.
❌ **No, if:**
- You haven’t tried USCIS inquiries/congressional help first.
- Your delay is only slightly over the posted time.
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### **Next Steps Summary**
1. **Check USCIS case status & submit an inquiry.**
2. **Call USCIS for updates.**
3. **Follow up with Congressman/Senator (call/visit).**
4. **If still nothing, consult an immigration lawyer about mandamus.**
