A T
Jul 23, 2026
My Final Mandamus Update: I-485 Approved!
This will be my final update about my immigration journey.
After years of waiting, I filed two mandamus lawsuits pro se, meaning I prepared and filed them on my own without an attorney representing me in court.
The first mandamus was for my VAWA I-360 petition. After I filed the lawsuit, my I-360 was approved within approximately four weeks.
I then filed another mandamus for my pending I-485 adjustment-of-status application. Within about seven days, my I-485 was transferred from the Vermont Service Center to my local USCIS field office. Approximately one month later, USCIS scheduled my interview.
My interview was completed on July 6, 2026, and on July 22, 2026, my I-485 was approved.
Filing mandamus was extremely helpful in moving both of my delayed cases forward. It was not easy to do everything on my own, but I remained determined, researched every step, and continued fighting for a decision.
After a long, stressful, and emotional journey:
VAWA I-360 approved.
I-485 approved.
Both mandamus cases filed pro se.
My immigration journey is finally complete.
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Yanz .Jul 23, 2026
congratulations 🎉
EL-ROI 👀 SHOW ME MERCY Jul 23, 2026
congratulations 🎊
C SJul 23, 2026
congratulations 🎉
aiphy yogsJul 23, 2026
congratulations 🎉
Blessings On BlessingsJul 23, 2026
congratulations🫂🎊🎉
doool mataJul 23, 2026
Congratulations, I've been waiting for 1310 days and I'm still here, hopefully they'll give me some news soon
Beetle Juice Jul 23, 2026
congrats
Sind DJul 23, 2026
@A T could you please help me on that
j da SilvaJul 23, 2026
@A T did you exhaust all your options before mandamus? like congressional help, ombudsman etc..
j da SilvaJul 23, 2026
congratulations on the bravery
viví stJul 23, 2026
felicidades
brave daughterJul 23, 2026
@A T when did you file your I-360 and I-485? I mean your priority date. big congratulations and when did you submit your medical was it before interview or during the interview?
mayor obiJul 23, 2026
@A T pls I wil need your help 🙏
An orphanJul 23, 2026
congratulations
God in Action Jul 23, 2026
congratulations 🎉
F DJul 23, 2026
@ A T congratulations, is there a way to contact you? thank you.
F AJul 23, 2026
wow!!!! congratulations, this is so encouraging. I think I might have to explore this option. My file has been sitting at my local field office for over 2 years after vawa approval. recently congressman contacted them and they said they should give them 90days. I’m just going to see what happens during this time. congratulations again
LA LayconJul 23, 2026
@A T where is your country of origin
Ricky JoseJul 23, 2026
congratulations veeray. please apna email address send kr den I want to know the process .
I IJul 23, 2026
How long was your I-360 pending?
A TJul 23, 2026
@Yanz . @EL-ROI 👀 SHOW ME MERCY @C S @aiphy yogs @Blessings On Blessings @doool mata @Beetle Juice @j da Silva
THANK YOU 🙏
A TJul 23, 2026
@viví st @brave daughter @An orphan @God in Action @F D @F A @Ricky Jose
THANK YOU 🙏
A TJul 23, 2026
@EL-ROI 👀 SHOW ME MERCY Sorry! I don’t have a template.
A TJul 23, 2026
@j da Silva NO
A TJul 23, 2026
@LA Laycon I won’t disclose this information.
A TJul 23, 2026
@F D You can post a generic email address.
A TJul 23, 2026
@brave daughter One of the medicals was submitted when I sent the entire package, but it was expired. Another one was submitted during the interview.
Rest check my timeline for Dates.
A TJul 23, 2026
@mayor obi what’s your email?
A TJul 23, 2026
@Ricky Jose What’s your email?
A TJul 23, 2026
@I I Check my timeline.
Carol CJul 23, 2026
Congratulations 🎉🎈
A TJul 23, 2026
@Carol C
THANK YOU
Battle BeginsJul 23, 2026
congratulations..
B PJul 23, 2026
@A T Congrats on your approvals!
can I go for it? I applied in 2024 September
A TJul 23, 2026
@Battle Begins Thanks
A TJul 23, 2026
@B P Thanks. I’m sorry, but I can’t provide legal advice since I’m not an attorney.
Yas HJul 23, 2026
congratulations
waiting_since Jan_2020Jul 23, 2026
@A T Congratulations
A TJul 23, 2026
@Yas H Thank You
A TJul 23, 2026
@waiting_since Jan_2020 Thank You
Noble BenJul 23, 2026
congratulations 🎉🎈🍾
David DJul 23, 2026
how long you waited before doing it?
A TJul 23, 2026
@Blessings On Blessings
Sorry. I won’t be able to send the mandamus layout.
A TJul 23, 2026
@Noble Ben Thanks
A TJul 23, 2026
@David D Check my timeline.
Blessings On BlessingsJul 23, 2026
@A T ok.
mayor obiJul 23, 2026
David DJul 24, 2026
@A T there’s none that’s why I asked but nvm congrats
Carlos CarlosJul 24, 2026
@A T before filing mandamus, did you reach out to your senators, did you make any inquiries about your case, or did you go straight to mandamus?
A TJul 24, 2026
@David D it's there. See when I filed both the case and the mandamus, then just subtract the difference.
Thanks
A TJul 24, 2026
@Carlos Carlos Straight to Mandamus
waiting my turnJul 24, 2026
@A T congratulations, I am also doing mandamus on my cause by my self I would like just a little run down on how to ,please of you can send me and email that would be great!! email:mmelecia123@gmail.com..thanks I am currently writing my letter to send the federal district court..
David DJul 24, 2026
@A T idk why it’s not showing no timeline
A TJul 24, 2026
@waiting my turn Thanks.
I won't be able to. Best of luck with your Mandamus.
A TJul 24, 2026
@David D Not sure, but everyone can see it.
S SJul 24, 2026
@A T Amen!!Lord did it..
A TJul 24, 2026
@S S Lord can go **** themselves.
mayor obiJul 25, 2026
@A T pls i am still waiting
J JJul 26, 2026
congrats. during your 485 interview, did Field officer ask you any questions regarding your 360? or just straight yes and no on 485?
thankGodKiki 7767Jul 26, 2026
congratulations @A T do u send in demand letter before the writ of mandamus, or you went straight to file WOM
A TJul 26, 2026
@J J Thanks
Just straight Yes or No from I-485. The interview lasted less than ten minutes.
A TJul 26, 2026
@thankGodKiki 7767
Thanks
Straight to WOM.
Shalu Jul 26, 2026
congrats
A TJul 26, 2026
@Shalu Thanks
🙏praying for my family Lord hear us🙌🫶👐🤲🙏Aug 6, 2026
@ A T congrats to you 🙌
A TAug 8, 2026
@keishelle Noreiga-Gaston Thanks
Paul ReynaldAug 12, 2026
this month 40 cases I-751 has been approved
that greencard better be greenAug 14, 2026
Hi! Congratulations on getting your I-485 approved! 🎉 I saw your post about filing your mandamus cases pro se, and your experience really encouraged me.
I’m preparing to file my own mandamus lawsuit pro se as well, and I’ve already completed my complaint and filing documents. I’m not asking you to prepare anything for me. I was just wondering if you would be willing to take a quick look at what I prepared and let me know if you notice anything I should correct before I file.
Since you successfully went through this process yourself, I would really appreciate your feedback. I completely understand if you’re not able to help.
You can reach me at betoud2004@yahoo.fr.
Thank you so much, and congratulations again! 🙏🏽
Odogwu IndyAug 18, 2026
congratulations 🎊 👏 💐
eva maria menese martinezAug 18, 2026
fui a entrevista de visa k1 m aprobaron despues m mandan a pedir enlaces de redes sociales ya las envie despues q sigue q tengo q esperar
