America first
Jul 20, 2026
My I-485 has been pending for almost two years since the immigration judge granted my case. I requested an I-551 (ADIT) stamp so I could apply for a REAL ID, but USCIS scheduled me for biometrics!
I have a question. My I-485 has been pending for almost two years since the immigration judge granted my case. I requested an I-551 (ADIT) stamp so I could apply for a REAL ID, but USCIS scheduled me for another biometrics appointment. Is this normal?
Asylum
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
Total Days: 687 days
Case
2024-10-25
Today
I-485
687 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2024-10-25
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2024-11-25
I-485
D+31
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
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mo OUMARJul 20, 2026
to get real I’d ur don’t need green card u can do it with ur i94
mo OUMARJul 20, 2026
u can’t get i551 stump until ur green card get approved
sarah heipsJul 20, 2026
you can’t request ADIT stamp if GC is not approved yet
America firstJul 21, 2026
I went to the DMV to apply for a Real ID, but they asked for a stamped I-94, which DHS provides after asylum is approved.
sarah heipsJul 21, 2026
@America first ok that’s not the same as adit stamp. you probably got approved through the judge and they wanted your new I-94 that shows you were granted asylum
mo OUMARJul 21, 2026
@America first so take that paper and go to them
mo OUMARJul 21, 2026
DMV
America firstJul 21, 2026
@sarah heips yes i googled its i94 stamped as asyless
America firstJul 21, 2026
@mo OUMAR i took all the paperwork however they ask for this particular document
MM Khan .Jul 21, 2026
If you have asylum but your I-485 has not yet been approved, you are not eligible for an ADIT stamp simply because your adjustment application is pending. ADIT stamps are generally issued only after someone has already become a lawful permanent resident.
MM Khan .Jul 21, 2026
While your I-485 is still pending: You cannot get an ADIT (I-551) stamp because you are not yet a lawful permanent resident. Continue using your current asylum-based documents, such as your EAD and Refugee Travel Document (if issued)
S BJul 21, 2026
@America first I went to the DMV with the stamped I-94 and they still did not give me a real id. can you please tell me which city and state is the DMV in that you went to?
America firstJul 21, 2026
its bethpage NY
America firstJul 21, 2026
@S B how did you get stamped i94. did they send you automatically or you had to go through uscis
S BJul 22, 2026
@America first made an appointment at the local USCIS to get new I94. took the asylum approval paperwork and they gave me the I94
