Maria Kennedy
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I-485 Approved on October 30 — Still Waiting for My Green Card After 13 Days
My I-485 was approved on October 30, 2026! 🎉
Today marks 13 days since approval, but I still haven’t received my physical green card.
My USCIS case status still shows “Case Was Approved,” with no update about card production or mailing.
Is anyone else experiencing a similar delay? How long did it take for you to receive your green card after approval?
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 1534 days
Case
2022-08-18
2026-10-30
I-130
1163 Days
I-485
154 Days
California Service Center: I-130
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2022-08-18
I-130
Submission to USCIS
2025-10-15
I-130
D+1154
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2025-10-24
I-130
D+1163
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2026-05-29
I-485
D+1380
Submission to USCIS
2026-05-29
I-485
D+1380
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2026-06-11
I-485
D+1393
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2026-06-23
I-485
D+1405
Response to RFE
2026-07-06
I-485
D+1418
Interview
2026-10-30
I-485
D+1534
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Subhani Shaik2d
Try calling to uscis @Maria Kennedy
mostly it will take 3 weeks
Maria Kennedy2d
Thank you for your advice! @Subhani Shaik I already contacted a live USCIS agent through Emma, but they told me to contact them again only if I haven’t received my green card within 60 days of approval.
My son was approved on the exact same day as me (October 30), and he has already received his physical green card, while mine still shows “Case Was Approved.”
Do you think calling USCIS directly would make a difference compared to chatting with a live agent through Emma? Has anyone had better luck getting updates by phone?
Maria Kennedy2d
I also read some posts on Reddit where people experienced green card production failures. They didn’t find out about the issue until they called USCIS after waiting 30 days, and only then did USCIS look into the problem.
Subhani Shaik2d
as I mention to you it happens to me in 2023 I face same situation and I called to Uscis they said 2 to 3 weeks and I got it finally
if you want give a try I say @Maria Kennedy
Tim Tim jones2d
call uscis they will give u the tacking number
Spencer kil42d
🤣🤣🤣 I wish my was like that.
my was denied and have to deal with 601a waiver 🥹4months I have to wait 2 yeas 😫😫😫…….
🤣🤣🤣 bro patience God already did it for u nd what God gave u no one can’t take it away 🙏🏾❤️
Maria Kennedy2d
Thank you so much for your advice! I actually called USCIS just now, but the automated system told me that I couldn’t speak to a live agent within 30 days of approval and that I needed to wait until after 30 days.
I guess there’s nothing else I can do for now but keep waiting. Hopefully, my green card will arrive soon! Fingers crossed! 🤞@Subhani Shaik
Maria Kennedy2d
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get any additional information from USCIS. The automated phone system wouldn’t connect me to a live agent because it has been less than 30 days since my approval. So I still have no information about my card production status. I’ll have to wait and try again after 30 days.@Tim Tim jones
Maria Kennedy2d
Stay strong and don’t lose hope! ❤️ Your good luck will come too. Keep holding on and believing that better days are ahead. Wishing you all the best! 🙏❤️@Spencer kil4
Tim Tim jones2d
ok than
Descendant of David1d
that’s strange but would say just wait a little more. has there been an address change either with you or your lawyers. you usually get your card in a week after approval. delayed cases in getting cards are rare.
Maria Kennedy16h
Yeah, it’s already been two weeks. Hoping for a miracle next week!@Descendant of David
