Alira Galimullina
Jul 18, 2024
still waiting
I’ve been waiting for 1001 days today. I’ve done multiple inquiries, congressional inquiry, my husband called on my behalf as well. Lawyer is useless, she keeps telling me she will look into it, but never responds back, so I constantly have to nag her with that. Everythung was approved: I-130, I-131 and my EAD. EAD expired this year in April, along with my drivers license, so I lost a job and I can’t drive anywhere.
I called USCIS on April 30 and lady on the phone said I will get a call within 30 calendar days, I didn’t. I didn’t even get an email, I had to call them and find out that my case is under review -_-
it’s been under review for almost 2 years at this point. what happened was: my I-130 was approved in November of 2022. and I got an RFE for my medical, which I sent December 2nd 2022. (the RFE was just a letter, nothing on my account, and I never got an update that my medical was received. I told people on the phone about that and all they say is “yeah that’s weird”) and nothing since, just notifications that it’s under review. recently I got an email saying that they forwarding my case from NBC to Washington field office.
now, I called them once again on July 8, and young man said someone will call me within 30 days. I called again yesterday, he said that all he could do is just to add some notes so the officer could pay attention. but I just don’t believe them anymore. I don’t know what to do at this point. I could file Mandamus but it costs a pretty penny.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1142 days
Case
2021-10-19
2024-12-04
I-485
1142 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2021-10-19
I-485
Priority Date
2021-10-19
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2021-11-20
I-485
D+32
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2021-12-16
I-485
D+58
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2022-02-11
I-485
D+115
Response to RFE
2024-12-04
I-485
D+1142
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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James martin samsJul 18, 2024
sorry to hear that.Am in the same situation.I have been waiting for 1200days still no approval for i130 and I485.I called they keep telling lies.Dont count on them,just wait or file a mandemous. wish you the best.
Alira GalimullinaJul 18, 2024
thank you so much. and I wish you approval and all the best 🙏🏻
12/19/2022 marcaJul 18, 2024
@Alira Galimullina try to add at additional evidence more documents also.
I keep thining maybe it will ring a bell for somebody from their office.
a lot of people say they filled mandamus without a lawyer and they won..maybe to look into that?
Alira GalimullinaJul 18, 2024
@12/19/2022 marca can I add it myself, or lawyer can do that? I’m afraid that it will delay the case
Pau OkechukwuJul 18, 2024
It won’t delay your case and also you can do that without your lawyer @Alira Galimullina
Alira GalimullinaJul 18, 2024
@Pau Okechukwu alright thank you so much
Rick flairJul 18, 2024
@Alira Galimullina did you try renewing your work permit?
Alira GalimullinaJul 18, 2024
@Rick flair I did, lawyer told me to email her December 1st, which I did and she didn’t file my renewal till end of January. only thing happened is that they used my old fingerprints on February 19, since then just waiting. I know about automatic extension, but I worked pretty far and my DL couldn’t be renewed, because last time they used my EAD at DMV, which was expiring on April 26. so one day I lost both my job and DL
M PJul 18, 2024
@Alira Galimullina what number you contacted USCIS please? I need to speak my them. My daughter’s 131 was approved but she didn’t receive the document by mail, she is minor
Alira GalimullinaJul 18, 2024
@Marcela M 800-375-5283, when robot asks “how can I help you” say infopass
M PJul 18, 2024
@Alira Galimullina thank you so much. I appreciate
12/19/2022 marcaJul 18, 2024
@Alira Galimullina you can definitely do that alone.
i added new pictures, text messages, instagram screenshots, show tickets, love letters, insurance together, bills etc:)) I added whatever I had
my case was approved 5 days ago, 19 months later , after it was denied in February.
Alira GalimullinaJul 18, 2024
@12/19/2022 marca oh thank you so so much!!!
12/19/2022 marcaJul 18, 2024
@Alira Galimullina also I contacted agent Emma several times. you can on myuscis and click on agent emma, live agent, and they will connect you with an agent.
sometimes they will say they are not available, try again until someone it’s available. you can ask them where is the case, when was last reviewed etc
Alira GalimullinaJul 18, 2024
@12/19/2022 marca that’s what I ask every time I call, they say no one looked at it
12/19/2022 marcaJul 18, 2024
@Alira Galimullina I changed my lawyer after the denial because the first one was telling me just to wait..and I waited..until I got a denial. after that I hired another lawyer and started personally to call and contact them more. don’t be scared, we are paying uscis for these services. it’s your right as the spouse of a US citizen!! as long as your marriage is real don’t be scared. call them/contact them daily if you can
Alira GalimullinaJul 18, 2024
@12/19/2022 marca it is real marriage. that’s what I wanted to do, we just purchased a home, so we wanted to wiat till august to change lawyer. I guess that’s what I’m gonna do, thank you so much for information!!!!
12/19/2022 marcaJul 18, 2024
@Alira Galimullina that’s insane. try with an agent emma also, sometimes you get an agent who want to give more info and you have a proof also. I also screenshot the conversation:).
12/19/2022 marcaJul 18, 2024
if you want a second opinion, my second lawyer was amazing, Marcel Miclea is his name. He is from Michigan but I spoke with him via video. Very responsive and very helpful.
The consultation was 100-150$.
Alira GalimullinaJul 18, 2024
@12/19/2022 marca I will definitely try that!!! omg thank you so much, you gave me hope!
12/19/2022 marcaJul 18, 2024
I hope you will get your approval soon. I know the struggle and the mix of emotions we are going through this process.
I wish you all the best!!
Cerj RajJul 18, 2024
@James martin sams @Alira Galimullina
1200 days is way too long wait! File mandamus as pro se you will get a decision within 60 days. https://www.lawfully.com/community/posts/new-card-is-being-produced--i-485-here-we-go--finally--vwJRkV4XswCSCFNgFC2j1g==
Alira GalimullinaJul 18, 2024
@12/19/2022 marca thank you again 🥹🥹🥹
