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New update Aug 5!! hope this helps
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is clarifying that benefit requestors should establish eligibility for an immigration benefit at the time they file a benefit request. Generally, if a benefit requestor fails to demonstrate eligibility for a benefit or fails to provide all required initial evidence when filing an application, USCIS may deny their immigration benefit request without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). USCIS form instructions specify all required initial evidence for every benefit request, giving requestors all the information needed to comply.
This policy better aligns USCIS procedures with long-standing Department of Homeland Security regulatory authority and form instructions, helps restore integrity to the immigration system, and makes it more difficult for aliens to file frivolous benefit requests.
This policy update amends the previous Biden-era policy, which encouraged officers to request evidence before denying a benefit request, even if the benefit requestor filed an incomplete application, failed to demonstrate eligibility for the benefit, or failed to provide the initial evidence that was clearly required at the time of filing. This prior policy allowed frivolous or substantially incomplete filings to slow USCIS processing for others waiting in line.
The Biden policy also enabled benefit requestors to exploit the system by filing “placeholder” applications to gain associated immigration benefits, like employment authorization, while they waited for a decision on their case.
USCIS has restored officers’ full discretion to deny a benefit request without first issuing an RFE or NOID in various situations. With this updated policy, USCIS can better allocate resources to efficiently make decisions and prevent meritless requests.
The policy is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after Aug. 5, 2026, unless otherwise specified by regulations or USCIS policy.
my is 14nov2022 still waiting for my approval
Has anyone received a recent F2A approval? My Priority Date is November 14, 2022. Can anyone tell me when my case might get approved?
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Días totales: 1360 días
Case
2022-11-14
Today
I-130
1360 días
Nebraska Service Center: I-130
Es normal que haya cambiado?
antes me decia que podía someter un inquiry en octubre de este año ahora resulta que cambio para mayo 09 de 2027
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API status check show FJ
Hello All,
Please how long does it take for update to be posted to myuscis account after the API status update?
My N-400 shows update was done on it on the 24th of July with event code FJ and when I checked the meaning it say “it means interview scheduled/notice ordered” but till now the update is yet to show on myuscis account to say interview scheduled.
How long does it take for API updates to show on the uscis status check?
thank you
Not getting L1A visa extension reprint appointment
My L-1A visa extension was finally approved after 9 months. I’m planning to visit India in about 6 months, so I completed my DS-160 and started looking for a visa stamping appointment.
However, I’m unable to find any appointment slots at any VAC or consulate. No matter which location I select, it only shows “No available slots.”
Is anyone else facing the same issue? How did you manage to get an appointment?
I also raised a support ticket with the U.S. Visa Scheduling team, but they told me that appointment availability is handled by a different department and they couldn’t help.
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
#L1 #VisaAppoitment #VisaStatus #VisaReprint
F2A to IR1 timeline
Hi everyone I just informed USCIS to upgrade my F2A to IR1 after I got my Citizenship.
Outside USA Counselor Processing of Form I-130
Date of Filling is in May 2024
Texas Service Center
Question-
1. When do you think they will upgrade my Case?
2. Do they approved I-130 immediately after updating the case?
f2a to ir-1
I upgraded my case status on August 18, 2025, and last week I received an email confirming the upgrade from F2A to IR-1. Does anyone have any idea how long it takes to receive approval? Note that the original filing date was March 5, 2023.
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Días totales: 1249 días
Case
2023-03-05
Today
I-130
1249 días
California Service Center: I-130
Asylum-Based I-485 Interview – Still Waiting
Hi everyone,
I had my asylum-based I-485 interview at the Los Angeles Field Office on July 14, 2026.
The interview went well, and the officer said everything looked good. Before we left, he mentioned that he was ready to approve the case, but he couldn’t do it at that moment because he was waiting for the background check to be completed.
It’s now been about three weeks, and I still haven’t received any updates. My online status hasn’t changed, and the last update on my USCIS account is still from my biometrics in December 2024.
Has anyone had a similar experience after an asylum-based I-485 interview? How long did it take to get a decision after the interview?
Can USCIS approve my I-485 with I-220A and expedited removal history?
My family-based I-485 has been pending since July 2022 and is based on an approved I-130 filed by my U.S.-citizen stepfather. I completed updated biometrics, and my green card interview is scheduled soon.
I entered the United States in 2021 and was released on Form I-220A. USCIS later stated that DHS records show I was placed in expedited removal and issued Form I-860. I have never appeared before an immigration judge, and the EOIR system shows no court case under my A-number.
Has anyone had a family-based I-485 approved with a similar I-220A and expedited-removal history? Did USCIS require Form I-212, another waiver, or additional evidence at the interview?
I am consulting an immigration attorney, but I would appreciate hearing from people with similar experiences.
F3
U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21
Días totales: 1468 días
Case
2022-07-29
Today
I-485
1468 días
National Benefits Center: I-485
FAMILY
Court / Judge: EOIR Virginia / Deepali Nadkarni (Denial Rate: 7.8%, Other Rate: 81%)
Goal: Since the children are currently in Turkey, we do not want administrative closure (Other); we are aiming for a direct GRANTED (Asylum Approval) to proceed with Form I-730 Asylee Relative Petition.
Evidence: U.S. Department of State and U.S. Army certified official documents, a signed attestation letter from a former U.S. Consul, and the potential for their live testimony via teleconference.
QUESTION:
Even though the judge's "Other" rate is 81%, given the official U.S. government certifications, diplomatic testimony, and the necessity of bringing the children from Turkey, what are our chances of rejecting the prosecutor's offer for administrative closure and securing a direct GRANTED decision in the first hearing? What strategy should the attorney follow during the hearing?
Long Island field office
Hi,
my case was transferred to Long Island field office 2 months ago and there has been no updates since the transfer. the field office is a non-local office to me.
I can’t even find a recent approval case(employment based case).
if there’s anyone recently got approval from Long Island field office, could you please share your case?
thank you!
I file my vawa July 2023 by the time my attorney not added my son in my I 360 ap but they mention in my i485 ap anyone’s same situation so what’s next when the time approve my i360 how to apply them
how to file kids out side of USA
VAWA spouse or child: Self-petitioning spouse or child of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Días totales: 1125 días
Case
2023-07-07
Today
I-360
1125 días
Nebraska Service Center: I-360