fadwa bahhi
Oct 6, 2025
I485 pending for 19 months without RFE
hi guys,
My VAWA was approved in March 2024, but since then I haven’t received any RFE or update on my I-485.
The senator has contacted USCIS twice, I’ve called them four times, and my lawyer also sent a letter — but still no response.
I’m really frustrated and stressed about this situation.
Is anyone else experiencing the same or a similar situation?
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Ena 22Oct 6, 2025
did they asked for medical atleast ?
Ena 22Oct 6, 2025
do you have any criminal record? or ever fell out of status ?
fadwa bahhiOct 6, 2025
@Ena 22 no they didn’t asked me for anything. I don’t have criminal record
Ena 22Oct 6, 2025
file mandamus
fadwa bahhiOct 6, 2025
@Ena 22 I’m going to wait until two months have passed since my lawyer sent the letter. If I don’t hear anything from USCIS by then, I’ll talk to her about filing a mandamus.
Nargiza YuldashevaOct 6, 2025
my is approved 2,5 years ago same thing like yours still waiting
Ena 22Oct 6, 2025
@fadwa bahhi good luck and keep us posted
fadwa bahhiOct 7, 2025
@Nargiza Yuldasheva when you vawa get approved? did you get any RFE ? which state are you in?
fadwa bahhiOct 7, 2025
@Ena 22 thank you 🙏 I will definitely
fadwa bahhiOct 7, 2025
@Nargiza Yuldasheva have you ever contacted the congressman or filled for inquiry?
Chucks chachachaOct 7, 2025
Fadwa my friend, the wait is really a long one. Call USCIS and request to know what office is currently adjudicating your case. Attempt to reach the office via mail or call with the assistance of your lawyer of course. And we already spoke about the use of congressman and senator, continue to call and email. Calling 4 times is just a start for what you hope to achieve. Also be at peace with yourself as we are only naturally able to control what we can control. With that being said, continue to work hard with your EAD, save a lot of money and be law abiding. It is a frustrating process and just like you I am frustrated as well but I realized stressing will not and has never expedited any case. Best wishes!
fadwa bahhiOct 7, 2025
@Chucks chachacha Thank you so much, my friend, for your kind words and advice. You’re absolutely right — I’ll try to stay calm and focus on what I can control. I’ll contact USCIS again to find out which office has my case and follow up with my lawyer too. Hopefully we both get good news soon.
any updates about your case?
Chucks chachacha4d
Not yet. The person in charge of case from the congressman office is on vacation and returns shortly will follow up with them soon. My lawyer called last week and was told nothing is required at this time
fadwa bahhi4d
@Chucks chachacha Thank you for the update. Hopefully once the person returns from vacation, we’ll finally get some news. It’s been such a long wait, but let’s keep hoping for something positive soon.
