M dR
Sep 6, 2025
GC Approved. Trust God's Timing
Hello Everyone,
Iβm beyond grateful to share that my Green Card has been officially approved! π I filed my VAWA petition and I-485 concurrently back in May 2021, and after over 4 years of waiting, praying, and hoping, it finally happened.
To everyone still waiting for your VAWA or I-485 approval, please donβt lose heart. I know how heavy this journey can feel, the silence, the delays, the anxiety. But Iβm here today as living proof that Godβs timing is perfect, even when we donβt understand the wait.
- Sometimes the delay is not a denial, itβs just divine preparation.
- God sees your pain, your courage, and your perseverance.
- And when the time is right, He will make it happen.
Keep trusting, keep praying, and keep moving forward. Your story is unfolding exactly how itβs meant to. Iβm praying for each of you and canβt wait to celebrate your approval one day too.
Stay strong in faith. Your miracle is on the way. π
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 1573 days
Case
2021-05-21
2025-09-10
I-485
1573 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2021-05-21
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2021-06-23
I-485
D+33
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2025-06-24
I-485
D+1495
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2025-09-10
I-485
D+1573
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Kavita BhagwandinSep 6, 2025
Congratulations!!! Was it rfe or rfie? Your rfe was for medical? And was it from NBC or Field Office? interview or no interview? How long after rfe submission you are approved?
nick fredSep 6, 2025
@M dR how long day take to approve your grenn card after your medical? did you receive the work permit under the i485 before they approve it?
nick fredSep 6, 2025
@M dR no interview?
God is faithful DSep 6, 2025
congratulations πππ
Tom Hankβs HansSep 6, 2025
@M dR wtf? Took 4 years for the green card approval. This is crazy. Anyway, Congrats to you!
victory on holdSep 6, 2025
Iβm on 1562 days with my 485 interview completed waiting on decision.
victory on holdSep 6, 2025
congratulations you deserve everything
In Jesus name. Amen!Sep 6, 2025
Congratulations, thank you for your sound words of encouragement.
Sometimes I do question this process, here I join in celebrating your victory.
congratulationsβοΈππππΎπ
F ASep 6, 2025
Congratulations
Yas HSep 6, 2025
congratulations
Deby BeeSep 6, 2025
@M dR Congratulations π
Carol CSep 6, 2025
Congratulations ππΎβ¨Thank you for your words! These days haven't been easy, anxiety is high, and I know I need to wait my turn, in Jesus' name! ππΌ Enjoy your freedom. I'm so happy for you.
Awesome God πSep 7, 2025
Congrats!!! God is faithful
M dRSep 7, 2025
@Tom Hankβs Hans Yes, more or less 4 years. My VAWA got approved only last July 2024. It took them a year to process I-485. Thank you.
K- MBSep 7, 2025
congratulations π god is Faithful ππ»
C SSep 7, 2025
congratulations
M dRSep 7, 2025
Hi @Kavita Bhagwandin @nick fred The RFE I received was for the medical exam and to resubmit the I-485 using the updated version of the form. It came from the Field Office. I submitted my response in July, and the decision came a little over a month later. There was no interview.
Iβve had four, possibly five, work authorizations through VAWA and my I-485. I was also approved for Advance Parole multiple times and used it two or three times within a year. Hope that information helps.
If you've submitted your documents and havenβt heard back, donβt hesitate to submit an inquiry online or contact Customer Support. This journey hasnβt been easy, even for me. At one point, I even wrote letters to the White House and my Congressman just to get updates. Every time I submit a form, I also include a letter explaining the reason behind it. You have to stay proactive even if you have a lawyer.
For instance, I filed my I-765 and I-131 myself because my lawyer made mistakes the first time.
If anyone needs help, feel free to reach out. Iβm happy to support however I can.
Thank you, everyone. I sincerely wish you all the very best on your journey.
Dee GraceSep 7, 2025
congratulations πππ
jesi kSep 7, 2025
@M dR which field office?
Hifyberry ifySep 7, 2025
Congratulations π π π MY TESTIMONY IS HERE
M dRSep 7, 2025
Hi @jesi k NYC. Thank you.
Hopefully hopefulSep 7, 2025
Congratulations πππ
PAPIchulo ONESep 7, 2025
#Congratulations!!!!
God in Action Sep 7, 2025
Congratulations π and thank you for your kind words.
positivity onlySep 7, 2025
congratulations π₯³π₯³
EL-ROI π SHOW ME MERCY Sep 7, 2025
congratulations π
Fm aSep 7, 2025
congratulations!
nick fredSep 7, 2025
@M dR can you please tell me after you get your work permit co9 under i485 how long it takes to get your green card please?
nick fredSep 7, 2025
@M dR after submitting the medical did you send other RFe?
πMY GOD IS ON TIMEπ πSep 7, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS
πMY GOD IS ON TIMEπ πSep 7, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS ππ
M dRSep 7, 2025
Hi @nick fred I received my Work Authorization and Advance Parole a few months after applying back in 2021. I submitted for every single renewal application six months before they expired (I didn't follow the 3-month rule). And also, I only got one RFE for my I-485.
I think at times, it really depends which Field Office is handling the case. Thank you.
mm AASep 8, 2025
congratulations
Arabiatou MaigaSep 9, 2025
congratulations
πMY GOD IS ON TIMEπ πSep 10, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS ππ
Elliott SDSep 10, 2025
I filed concurrently in Dec of 2021
I 360 approved in May of 2025
gc case started moving right away with
RFE for medicals
they received it June 30th
after that one update
fingerprints applied to my i485 since July 16
I feel like im getting there soon
M dRSep 11, 2025
Good Luck @Elliott SD Sending good vibes your way.. I hope you get great news about your Green Card any day now. Thank you.
Elliott SDSep 12, 2025
I appreciate your kind words. I hope that reaches the universe π ππ»
laycon LaSep 14, 2025
congratulations
Sam 01Sep 16, 2025
Congratulations π π
toniann PlummerSep 17, 2025
thank you for this encouragement. I have been. waiting since 2019
M dRSep 19, 2025
Hi @toniann Plummer I know you've been waiting a really long time for your immigration case and I can only imagine how frustrating and exhausting that must be (been there). But I just wanted to ask, what steps have you already taken to follow up on it? Thank you.
toniann PlummerSep 19, 2025
they request REF and I sent it to them last month. that was the last time I heard from them
toniann PlummerSep 19, 2025
@M dR I sent off my REF last month to immigration. I hope that is a good sign
M dRSep 20, 2025
@toniann Plummer Hi, RFE from your I-360 or I-485? They're requesting for what? Thank you.
toniann PlummerSep 20, 2025
@M dR the vawa to be approved.
Kash MasihSep 21, 2025
Congratulations π Isaiah 26:3 praying
My time has COMESep 24, 2025
congratulations
Bri BriSep 29, 2025
Congratulations π
πMY GOD IS ON TIMEπ πOct 6, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS
