Maria Kaprin
Jan 22, 2026
Outside Normal Processing Time Service Request
I applied for VAWA on April 22, 2022, so next month it will be 46 months.
On the USCIS website, the posted processing time is 46 months, so I assume I can submit an Outside Normal Processing Time Service Request, which is a request asking USCIS to review a case that has exceeded the normal processing time.
Has anyone done this before?
Is it worth doing?
I see that it can be done online.
Should I ask my lawyer to submit it, or can I do it by myself?
Or should I just keep waiting, considering everything that’s going on with immigration right now?
Based on a pending I-485 application
Total Days: 1386 days
Case
2022-04-22
2026-02-06
I-131
115 Days
I-360
1386 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-131, I-360
Timeline Map
2022-04-22
I-360
I-131
Submission to USCIS
2022-07-18
I-131
D+87
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2022-08-15
I-131
D+115
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2026-02-06
I-360
D+1386
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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The battle belongs to the lord Jan 22, 2026
I did it myself they replied back a month or so, they said they're still working on it.
Idel MJan 22, 2026
do everything you have to do send them in query talk to you congressman everting is stop but we need continue pushing and pushing because god gonna help us
April 04 2022Jan 22, 2026
I applied April 4, 2022, I sent them an inquiry through my congresswoman and USCIS responded with "The case has not been assigned to an officer yet." Good luck.
🍀year 2026Jan 22, 2026
I’m also 04.22.22. I reached out to my lawyer and he said that he apparently can only submit a service request once the case reaches the current processing time. So I decided to wait and see what happens for the next 4 weeks
🍀year 2026Jan 22, 2026
@The blessed @M D Case good to know that you guys did it on yall own! I may do the same!
Dee 🙏🏽Jan 22, 2026
hi from April 2022 , you will still be within processing time not outside.
amber BergamotJan 22, 2026
realistically it would work better if u could do it around April-June. because they say 46 Months but what this really means add 3 more months. at month of 49-50 u can contact ur congressman or ombudsman. there are plenty of people from end of 2021 and January-March 2022 with no decision.
tired from waitinggJan 22, 2026
January 2021 did inquiry answer was background check
Maria KaprinJan 22, 2026
@tired from waitingg did they replied that they are checking your background check ? nothing else ?
s sJan 22, 2026
they stop all vawa case
Mary VJan 22, 2026
Feb 2022. the soonest I can submit a service request is May 2026. I reached out to Congressman last month and response was that they are still working on it.
Mary VJan 22, 2026
@s s do you have any more info on this?
ines inesJan 22, 2026
@s s Why are you spreading false info. Stop with that please and inform yourself better
ines inesJan 22, 2026
@Mary V They are working on Vawa cases"s s" is just ignorant
Zohir SeattleJan 22, 2026
I just sent mine today hopefully it will works I am heading to 41 months of silence of my case only 5 prima facie and combo card
s sJan 22, 2026
I was apply2021 dec vawa call to u r f… lawyer
tired from waitinggJan 22, 2026
@Maria Kaprin background check only
jj jjJan 22, 2026
I’m April 4 2022 my congressman checked for me in November they replied back that’s it’s within processing time and to check back in December, this was when it was 45months now it’s 46months my congressman reached out to let me know they have submitted another request Jan 4 but haven’t heard back from them yet
munty dillJan 23, 2026
I filed Jan 2022, I responded to ref in sep 2025, I’ve been waiting 134 days now, that’s 48 months since filed, say they are still working on my case, M K you can try the inquiry thou caz every case is different
Maria KaprinJan 23, 2026
@jj jj pls keep me posted
Maria KaprinJan 23, 2026
@jj jj what did you text to congressman?
Maria KaprinJan 23, 2026
@Zohir Seattle what did you send it to them ? I do I need a special reason why I’m requesting that ?
Muhammad E.Jan 23, 2026
Although next month is going to be 46 months for your case, you can only submit an inquiry on July 1, 2026. Make sure you click on “Get Inquiry Date,” which is based on your receipt date.
jj jjJan 23, 2026
@Maria Kaprin they just responded now with a long list of why it’s pending. my country is partially banned. I’m gonna post it on lawfully now the whole response
Question MarkJan 24, 2026
1,711 days still waiting…made an inquiry I got 2nd RFE so I’m here still waiting
Maria KaprinJan 24, 2026
@jj jj How long does it take to get a response from USCIS after a request is sent to a congressman?
Maria KaprinJan 24, 2026
@positivity only Do you need a special reason to make this request, or is it enough that the case is outside the normal processing time range?
🍀year 2026Jan 24, 2026
@Maria Kaprin outside normal process is enough. I’ll wait till March
Lucky LuckyJan 25, 2026
I did but they told just wait,we don’t have an answer. Also, have you applied for i-485 yet or planning after i-360 gets approved?
Maria KaprinJan 25, 2026
@Lucky Lucky I applied for both at the same time, so I have a work authorization and travel document until 2029
can golJan 31, 2026
you have got decision today. I hope it is approved.
Maria KaprinJan 31, 2026
@can gol APPROVED
Maria KaprinJan 31, 2026
@positivity only I GOT APPROVED
🍀year 2026Jan 31, 2026
omg yessssssssss @Maria Kaprin CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
🍀year 2026Jan 31, 2026
@Maria Kaprin when did u get ur approval???? im sooooo happy for u
Maria KaprinJan 31, 2026
@positivity only thank you so much
I got it yesterday, waiting for the same news from you
🍀year 2026Jan 31, 2026
@Maria Kaprin I’m so excited for you my fellow filing date twin! lol thank you for sharing the good news. I wish you nothing but the very best. I’ll keep you posted on mine. 🙂
Maria KaprinJan 31, 2026
@positivity only thank you again!!!! keep me posted pls
I still cannot believe
🍀year 2026Jan 31, 2026
I def will @Maria Kaprin I bet you are still in shock! a big relief after all these years. I hope I receive an approval without RFE. celebrate :)
