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Immigration Attorneys Here! Ask Us Anything!
Hi everyone! The full attorney team at Manifest Law is here for an Ask Me Anything! You can treat this thread as a live chat with an attorney. We cover all major areas of U.S. immigration law, O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, L-1, family-based green cards, adjustment of status, naturalization, J-1, and more. Collectively, we’ve handled 100,000+ cases with approval rates above 90%. Our team includes former USCIS officers, a former Immigration Judge, and immigrants ourselves. Ask us about: * O-1 and EB-1A strategy * EB-2 NIW (Prongs 1–3) * H-1B (transfers, layoffs, lottery, gaps) * L-1 visas * J-1 and the 2-year rule * Family-based green cards & AOS * RFEs and how to respond * What USCIS is really like behind the scenes Drop your question below—we’ll be answering throughout the day. Nothing is too simple or too complex. Disclaimer: This is general information only, not legal advice. For advice specific to your situation, please consult with your own attorney.
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B Joseph2d
why are they talking so long to approve daca cases and why is only one center processing them?
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Moefefezi Lekkirite2d
thanks for reaching out please has the uscis started adjudication for countries that were initially placed on ban
Lucien J2d
my case was paused last year due to visa availability and received rfe medical at the same time. I responded on rfe within a month of receiving it. since last March I haven’t seen anything on my case status no update on rfe received. stuck at rfe sent. my pd will be current soon and was worried if they will delay it..
Sam Sam2d
why they are taking so long to approve i485 based aslyum granted ??
nirmala Neeru ghimire2d
how long does take time to approve eb1 i140?
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ZAK MA2d
how long it takes for IR-5 case concurrent filing. it’s been more than 17 months
Mandem FC2d
why are they not approving people that are current from eb3 unskilled category
EL-ROI 👀 SHOW ME MERCY 1d
Thank you. Why is there no vawa approvals lately? and why are i765 renewal taking forever? I an from Nigeria, one of the banned countries. Thank once again 🙏
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Mensah Aminu 1d
It’s there a fee for i485 base on approved SIJ petion if yes, is it waivable. and should I apply for the deferred action as an SIJ receipient as at now and request for an Employment Authorization or can advise on how to get an Employment Authorization thank you .@Manifest Law
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ky le1d
is it normal to wait decision after they received rfe response over a year ago. total wait time is over 3 years. thank you
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GRACE OF GOD1d
Is the 75-country immigrant visa ban lifted now, or is it still in effect?”
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Nazir Ahmad1d
I had a question about my J-1 extension. I filed my I-485 and EAD (EB2-NIW) in October 2025. our biometrics are processed in December2025. Both applications are pending with USCIS. My PD is Jan 19, 2024. I am not subject for two years home residency and not planning to travel internationally. In case of any delay of EAD, would you suggest to extend J-1, sponsor is agree to extend but I am little confused. thanks
Hen Mor1d
why is my case still stuck in review after interview 19 months?
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wambo Faye1d
why does it take years to do background checks especially when I 130 is already approved?
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Amy Amy 1d
I have 130 and 601a waiver approved how long my 485 will takes ?! I already submit medical records and did biometric. thank u ☺️
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dss boston1d
why n400 is taking so long ?
Jan 20251d
@Amy Amy how long it takes to get approved 601A?
Year of recovery 1d
is USCIS approving AOS application of people from partial travel ban list (not the same as the 75 country ban)?
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Amy Amy 1d
@Jan 2025 it took me 3 years to get it approved.
Luna Blue1d
When will I-140 petitions submitted in 2024 without premium processing be adjudicated? It has now been nearly two years. Are there any updates regarding current processing times? I am concerned about the apparent disparity in processing, where petitions filed more recently with premium processing are being approved more quickly, while earlier submissions without premium processing remain pending, even in cases with strong credentials.
erick hilaire1d
mi Case ,1-134a
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p g1d
my pd is 17 aug 2023 f2a. Nebraska service center. outside usa. when can i get any news regarding i130?
Is Chrispy1d
will the visa bulletin move next month?
Ahmed Aly1d
I’ve I751 pending jointly, however, 7 months ago they called me for a combo interview (i751 + N400) but officer said I had some missing documents for my I751 and she can’t do my N400 interview until I bring the missing docs, she said she will send me RFE, now it’s been 7 months and I haven’t heard anything no decision no RFE or nothing at all, my N400 is pending too, and I tried to call twice, I did e request and congressmen twice but still all I got is generic response (your case is still under review) so what can I do to get some help? shall I do Obusman or what?
migara p1d
Hi, are all f2a green card i130s stopped? I haven't seen any approvals last month
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santhi p1d
Hi, i just got my green card approved under vawa recently. i want to marry my girlfriend and file for her(she just completed her stem opt and started doing masters again currently). what should i do?
crystal Perry1d
what happens when the petitioner dies I live in the USA with my mom she died while I was waiting for my 601a waiver but was already DQ at NVC n approved 130 since 2020
My Time20h
I learnt EB 3 categories will be current in the month of April, my question is can someone who is out of status and currently a Registered Nurse and has an employer who is willing to file for her qualify for a GC because of her current status.
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Green ed19h
Hi, EB3 filed in July 2025, current since then and in FO Brooklyn from October 2025. I'm seeing several cases filed in October 2025 already being approved while mine is taking longer though still in "normal processing time". Time to try to get congress person to inquiry? anything else? thanks
Resilient one19h
great thread. My question would be surrounding the i751….mine was filed with an abuse waiver and when the divorce was finalized it was added to the case. There seem to be a lot of opinions about what to do with your life while you wait. Personally I don’t believe that I should put my life on hold for 3-4 years until the case becomes approved since the N400 can no longer be filed under the 3yr rule. What are the possible ramifications of “moving on” so to speak. Thanks in advance for your input.
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Kloeh Dav18h
My priority date is December 2022, and I got approved in my case on January 2024. But on November 2024 I got a NOIR the reason is because they explained me in a letter that my case was approved when my category isn’t current because the visa bulletin got a regress . Now it’s more than 1 year and a half and I don’t hear back anything from them. what I should expect now? what’s could be the next step? or Do I need to do something?
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Hello Hello17h
Is it worth it to pay attention to FTA0/FTA1 codes during AOS? Are they reliable indicators of progress? What information (if any) can you get from them?
Chris R17h
if a person were to apply for i745 based on asylum, how long is the average processing time right now
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Edd mtz16h
thanks for helping us I apply in August 1 22 I do have a ss working permit advance parole how long do I have to wait to get a answer from them I suppose to be waiting to see if I get aprove for my GC I’m on a decision
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Edd mtz16h
tru vawa
unknown 121213h
my case i-485 IR-2 is stuck, we did the interview july 2024 and we havent heard back. we sent multiple inquiries for it being outside processing time and they respond saying it is when its not. whats the next move or why is the decision being delayed?
san deco13h
what to do if I 485 denied
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Elie Rad12h
EB2 NIW submitted I485 on oct 24 PD july 23. got the interview letter and among the docs I have to bring new medical exam and vaccinations (unless it was submitted last year) does that mean I have to redo the form that I oroginally submitted on oct 24 ??
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Martin Castro11h
Hi, thank you for doing this AMA. I filed a VAWA (I-360) along with adjustment of status (I-485) on April 29, 2022, and my case is currently at the Vermont Service Center. It has been almost 4 years now, and my case was recently transferred to another office. My questions are: • Is this timeline normal for VAWA cases? • Does a transfer usually mean a decision is coming soon? • How long after VAWA approval does the green card process typically take? Thank you so much for your time.
11h
my pd is 14 aug 2023 f2a. potoman, outside usa. when can l get approval?
haresh Rajagopal9h
is 240 day rule applicable for H1b transfer, my previous i94 end date is Aug 2027
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Dieul S7h
I just sent my adjustment status to USCIS my I-130 was approved since January 2020 and my priority date is April 2017, I came in the US on HHP and now I just have a pending TPS Haiti, is that going to be a problem to my adjustment status?
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peace everywhere5h
waiting for pending i-751 with waiver how can i expidiet the process?
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Abraham Woldemarim4h
I just received a request for more information For evidence, I have not received the mail yet. What’s could it be about?

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