Marine L
Sep 28, 2024
So I guess the wait is finally over?
Alright, the process has been extremely long, frustrating and sometimes heartbreaking when I couldn’t go back home to say my goodbyes to a loved one. But I think this chapter of my life is coming to an end. I kept track of every updates I got, hopefully they will be useful to some members of this community (see below). Good luck to everyone reading this post, I know how frustrating this is.
- January 19 2022: USCIS received my file (priority date)
- January 28 2022: biometrics appointment has been scheduled (i485 & i765)
- February 25 2022: biometrics. Case actively reviewed by USCIS (i485 & i765)
- June 29 2022: request for evidence was sent (i485 & i765)
- July 5 2022: request for evidence received at home; send additional information about i864
- August 8 2022: we sent the documents to USCIS
- August 10 2022: USCIS updated to response to RFE received (i485 & i765) + EAD card is being produced (i765)
- August 15 2022: we received the notification at home saying the EAD has been approved + « card was produced »
- August 16 2022: card was picked up by USPS (tracking number provided)
- August 19 2022: EAD received (doesn’t grant re entry to the US)
- January 17 2023: i130 actively reviewing
- February 15 2023: i131 outside of normal processing time. I sent a request online
- May 23 2023: answer to the online request: “Due to workload factors not related to your case, USCIS anticipates a delay in completing your case”
- October 5 2023: attorney submitted another service request
- November 28 2023: since still no answer from USCIS, attorney submitted a third service request
- December 1st 2023: submitted an emergency request (because of a family member being at the hospital
- December 5 2023: Call from USCIS, I informed them that the family member had passed away and that I needed to go back to my home country by 12/8/23 to attend the funeral. There were no appointments available in my field office so the officer said he would escalate and re-contact me
- December 6 2023: Still no appointments available. Because of the lack of appointment availability, I wouldn’t make it on time for the funeral and my emergency request got denied (cause being with my family after someone died isn’t an emergency). In lieu of emergency request, the officer told me I could ask for an expedite request of my initial i131 request (received by USCIS on 1/19/22) - I said yes and received confirmation by email within a few hours
- January 25 2024: received an email from USCIS telling me my expedite request for my i131 is under review
- January 30 2024: expedite request for i131 got approved
- February 1st 2024: advance parole document was produced
- February 6 2024: advance parole document received, valid for 5 years
- February 12 2024: application for employment authorization received by USCIS (renewal)
- February 19 2024: I765 (EAD renewal) case updated to show fingerprints were taken
- July 30 2024: I485 case is being actively reviewed
- August 7 2024: i765 (EAD renewal): new card is being produced
- August 8 2024: i765 (EAD renewal): case was approved
- August 13 2024: i765 (EAD renewal): received the letter at home saying the document has been approved (valid for 5 years)
- August 14 2024: i765 (EAD renewal): card was mail to me
- September 26 2024: i130 actively reviewing (for the second time)
- September 27 2024: i485 & i130 approved
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 990 days
Case
2022-01-19
2024-10-05
I-765
212 Days
I-131
741 Days
I-130
982 Days
I-485
989 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-131, I-130, I-485
Timeline Map
2022-01-19
I-485
Priority Date
2022-01-19
I-130
I-131
I-765
Submission to USCIS
2022-01-20
I-485
D+1
Submission to USCIS
2022-01-29
I-485
D+10
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2022-06-29
I-485
D+161
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2022-08-10
I-485
D+203
Response to RFE
2022-08-19
I-765
D+212
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-01-30
I-131
D+741
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-09-27
I-130
D+982
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-10-05
I-485
D+990
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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np aSep 28, 2024
congratulations
Lord Is My Shepherd 🙏Sep 28, 2024
@Marine L Now that’s a story, we have been waiting also Since 2021 :(
Marine LSep 28, 2024
@Lord Is My Shepherd 🙏 I have seen a few posts stating that 2021/2022 cases were being approved these days so hopefully it’s almost your turn as well. Wishing you all the best.
Lord Is My Shepherd 🙏Sep 28, 2024
@Marine L Thank you, I really hope so 🙏
Petit JohnSep 28, 2024
congratulations 🎊
w s 🇨🇦🇺🇸Sep 28, 2024
crazy long. congratulations!!
Mu SaSep 28, 2024
congratulations 🍾
Ivan RSep 28, 2024
@Marine L congrats! have you updated from LPR to a citizen?
Marine LSep 28, 2024
@Ivan R I haven’t, my husband is still a LPR, not a citizen.
Ivan RSep 29, 2024
@Marine L great! I was asking because final action date for f2a is at 22 nov 2021
Marine LSep 29, 2024
@Ivan R I know, it doesn’t make any sense to me either 🤷🏻♀️
P. N.Sep 29, 2024
Congratulations @Marine L!
My I-485 was also approved on Sep 27th, but I haven’t received any notification about the card being produced, have you? I was outside the US when it was approved and today while going through immigration at the airport the officer mentioned a backlog and that I should expect my card only by spring or summer 🤯 I thought the wait was over
Marine LSep 29, 2024
@P. N. I haven’t received a notification yet but based on lawfully “next steps” analysis, it seems like it takes an average of 6 days to receive the “card being produced” notification. Also, the USCIS letter seems to indicate we should expect our card within 90 days so let’s cross our fingers that the officer was kinda confused with passport backlog..?
P. N.Sep 30, 2024
yeah I’m hoping he was confused and we get it very soon 🎉🎉🎉
May TSep 30, 2024
@Marine L did you get any approval notification on Lawfully or your online account regarding your I-485 approval?!?
May TSep 30, 2024
also may I ask which center was your case? National Benefit Center?!
Marine LOct 1, 2024
@Mary E my husband and I both received emails telling us that USCIS had taken an action (from MyAccount@uscis.dhs.gov), so we went to my USCIS account and saw the approval letter. And yes, our case was at national benefit center, we’ve never been made aware if it got transferred somewhere else.
Marine LOct 1, 2024
@Mary E I think I eventually received a notification from lawfully but hours later
May TOct 1, 2024
@Marine L Thanks! Is your green card valid for 10 years or 2 years?
My PD is March 2022 and I recieved my Advance Parol/EAD renewal (5years) last week. I wish it was Green Card though!!! :( I am not sure how much longer VB would take! I can not wait anymore 😒🫠
Marine LOct 1, 2024
@Mary E I don’t know yet since I haven’t receive the card itself yet and the approval notice doesn’t say. But hopefully 10 years since my husband and I have been married for almost 3 years..? I’ll try to remember posting an update here when I receive the card.
May TOct 1, 2024
@Marine L Thanks for the info, I hope you get the card soon (10years).
Marine LOct 5, 2024
Alright, last update for me:
- October 3 2024: card was produced
- October 5 2024: card received, valid 10 years
Wishing the best of luck to everyone reading this 🫶🏻
N NOct 6, 2024
Thanks for sharing. My PD is 12/06/2021.
Marine LOct 6, 2024
@N N so close to mine, I hope you get your card very soon!
hey heyOct 10, 2024
@Marine L congratulations 🎊
drchychy .Nov 6, 2024
congrats
drchychy .Nov 6, 2024
congrats
Ellie liNov 14, 2024
congratulations 🎉 my timeline is similar with you too and our still shows being active review. can I ask what document did you attached to renew I-765?
