Fereda Stroude-James
Aug 8, 2026
approved
God Did It for Me, and He Will Do It for You 🙏🏽❤️
After such a long and difficult journey, I can finally say: God did it! 🙏🏽😭
There were so many days when I felt tired, discouraged, and wondered when my breakthrough would come. I waited, I prayed, I cried, and there were moments when I honestly didn't know how much longer I could hold on. But God never left me.
My journey wasn't easy. There were delays, interviews, uncertainty, and so many moments when I had to choose faith over fear. But God was working even when I couldn't see it.
Today, I am here to encourage everyone on Lawfully who is still waiting: PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP. ❤️
Your case may look stuck. You may feel like you've been forgotten. You may be checking your case every day wondering, "When will it be my turn?" But remember, God's timing is not our timing.
I received my breakthrough, and I know that if God did it for me, He can do it for you too. 🙏🏽
Keep praying. Keep believing. Keep trusting. Your story is not over yet.
What God has promised, He is able to fulfill.
I pray that everyone reading this receives their own good news soon. May God open the doors you've been praying for, give you strength while you wait, and turn your tears into tears of joy. 🙏🏽❤️
God did it for me. He will do it for you. Don't lose faith. Your breakthrough is coming! ✨🇺🇸
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1174 days
Case
2023-07-28
Today
I-130
1106 Days
I-485
1109 Days
I-765
1174 Days
National Benefits Center: I-130, I-485, I-765
Timeline Map
2023-07-28
I-130
I-485
I-765
Submission to USCIS
2023-09-14
I-485
I-765
D+48
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2023-11-07
I-485
D+102
Response to RFE
2024-08-08
I-130
D+377
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2026-08-06
I-485
D+1105
Interview
2026-08-07
I-130
D+1106
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2026-08-10
I-485
D+1109
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Joshua OMAug 8, 2026
Congratulations Fereda! We’re so happy for you 🤗❤️! Are you from one of the 39 countries? Make the most of your green card🥹
Fereda Stroude-JamesAug 8, 2026
I'm from Grenada
mini me Aug 8, 2026
congratulations boss
that greencard is really green Aug 9, 2026
congratulations
Bee BeeAug 9, 2026
wow! congratulations!🎊
knsg Faith smaller than a mustard seed🙌Aug 9, 2026
congrats to you @Fereda Stroude-James🙌🙌🙌🙏. thanks for sharing your wonderful news.
God is good Aug 9, 2026
congratulations 🎊🎉🍾
ZUMRETA BEHADAREVICAug 9, 2026
Im from Bosnia and Herzegovina and a so hope will be soon 🥹🥹🥹💔💔💔
Fereda Stroude-JamesAug 9, 2026
it will by the grace of God
A CAug 9, 2026
congratulations 🎉🎊
Fereda Stroude-JamesAug 9, 2026
Thank you
clear MeeksAug 9, 2026
congratulations 🎈
Fereda Stroude-JamesAug 9, 2026
yes
fab donAug 10, 2026
wonderful story, thanks for sharing.
God works in silence, believe and you shall see wonderful things happening 🙏
AAA omoAug 11, 2026
congratulations
Bon BagayAug 11, 2026
wow congratulations 🎊🎉🍾🎈
ZEFEI ZHUAug 12, 2026
God has not forsaken us. He has His own good purpose. We must have abundant faith, even though this is a difficult time to endure.
