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Expedite Request
Hi everyone. I’m looking for some guidance from anyone who has successfully submitted an expedite request to USCIS for urgent humanitarian reasons, specifically for a pending waiver.
My case has already been pending for approximately 53 months since may 2022. Unfortunately, my family in Colombia has just been severely affected by the recent earthquake. My parents lost their home, other members of my family have also been affected, and one of my sisters is currently missing.
I am extremely worried and desperate to be with my family during this emergency. I would like to request expedited processing of my pending waiver based on urgent humanitarian circumstances.
Has anyone here gone through a similar situation involving a natural disaster or serious family emergency?
If so, could you please share how you submitted your expedite request, what evidence you provided, and whether you submitted it yourself, through an attorney, through USCIS, or with congressional assistance?
I would especially appreciate hearing from anyone who has successfully expedited a waiver or another USCIS case based on humanitarian reasons.
Thank you so much. Any guidance or personal experience would mean a lot to me right now.
ead card
Hi everyone, I’m currently waiting for my OPT EAD card, and my I-765 case is still showing as “Case Is Being Processing .” The estimated processing time has already passed, so I’m getting concerned and wanted to check with others.
Has anyone who applied for OPT in February or March received their EAD card yet? If yes, when did you receive your approval and physical card?
If you’re still waiting, how long has your case been pending, and what status is showing for you?
I’m trying to understand whether there is a general delay with February/March applications. Please share your updates or experiences. Thank you!
Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student
Días totales: 164 días
Case
2026-02-28
Today
I-765
164 días
Potomac Service Center: I-765
change of status from H1B to F1
I have applied the change of status on april 29 and still haven’t got any update. do you guys think i need to apply for premium processing ? or its about time to get an answer from USCIS?
F, M
Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories
Días totales: 104 días
Case
2026-04-29
Today
I-539
104 días
National Benefits Center: I-539
Thank you Jesus
it felt like an eternity. Praying for those who are still waiting
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Días totales: 862 días
Case
2024-04-01
Today
I-140
277 días
I-485
264 días
I-765
264 días
I-131
264 días
Texas Service Center: I-140
National Benefits Center: I-485, I-765, I-131
Status date updated from 5/8 to 8/11 ("Currently Processing"), but PD isn't current yet?
Hi everyone,
My Priority Date is June 15, 2022, which is not current yet according to the Visa Bulletin.
Previously, my status was "USCIS is Currently Processing the case" as of May 8. Today (August 11), I received an email update, and when I logged in, the status text remained identical, but the date updated to today: "USCIS is Currently Processing the case" as of August 11.
I immediately panicked thinking it might be an RFE, but there is no update about an RFE, and nothing new has been uploaded to the "Documents" tab.
Has anyone experienced a date refresh like this when their PD isn't current?
Could this be a pre-adjudication?
Was it transferred to a Field Office (FO)?
Or did an officer just open/touch my file?
Any insights or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
i-765 automatically revoked
I've received an automatically revoked i-765 after receiving it in 2025. I booked a trip to visit Jamaica next month (Sept 2026) do you recommend that I cancel it? Should I be worried about the auto revolt?
Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application
Días totales: 76 días
Case
2025-02-04
2025-04-21
I-765
76 días
National Benefits Center: I-765
USCIS case status suddenly changed to show that USCIS received correspondence and is reviewing it
Hi everyone. My VAWA case has been pending since April 2023. Yesterday, August 10, my USCIS case status suddenly changed to show that USCIS received correspondence and is reviewing it. I haven’t submitted or sent anything recently. Has anyone experienced something similar, and did you have a positive outcome afterward?
inquiry for time processing for AOS I-485
Hello,
I got a response from USCIS today for the inquiry I submitted a month ago and they said if I don’t receive a decision in 90 days to submit another inquiry.
my case is at Columbus field office and my PD 4/28/2023 , had my interview 2 years ago.
anyone knows how long will it take them to work on my case after they responded to the inquiry? or has the same experience?
F2A, total 1100 days crossed
F2A – PD August 2023, I-130 approved January 2024, medical renewed February 2026, and I-485 interview completed in April 2026. It has now been 110 days since my interview, and I still haven’t received any decision. I sent several inquiries last year and earlier this year, but USCIS keeps saying that my case is still within the processing time because they have changed the processing times several times.
I also contacted my congressman’s office, but they said they can only submit an inquiry if the case is outside the current processing time or after 160 days from the interview. However, at my interview, the officer gave me a letter stating that I could make an inquiry after 120 days. Now, when I contact the USCIS Contact Center, they say I can only submit an inquiry once my case is outside the posted processing time. Any suggestion ?
mandamus
Hello everyone. I filed a mandamus lawsuit 28 days ago regarding my pending I-485; my file was transferred from the NBC to the Long Island Field Office, but it is still pending. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Asylum
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
Días totales: 763 días
Case
2024-07-09
Today
I-131
416 días
I-485
763 días
National Benefits Center: I-131, I-485
GOOD NEWS
GOOD NEWS FOR IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS: A federal judge has temporarily stopped ICE from routinely arresting, detaining, and deporting certain immigrants with pending VAWA self-petitions, U visa petitions, and T visa petitions.
In Immigration Center for Women and Children v. Noem, the court blocked ICE's January 2025 enforcement policy and restored important victim-centered protections nationwide. The ruling protects three principal groups: 1.
People with pending VAWA, U visa, or T visa cases whom ICE detains or seeks to detain. 2. People with pending U or T cases who received deferred action. ICE cannot simply disregard that protection or treat it as revoked without notice and an opportunity to respond. 3. Detained people with pending U or T petitions and final removal orders who request a stay before removal. ICE should not deport them before USCIS makes a preliminary eligibility determination.
Deferred action does not necessarily mean that the U or T visa was finally approved. It is temporary protection from deportation while the case remains pending. A bona fide determination means the case passed an initial USCIS review. A U visa waiting-list determination means USCIS found the petition approvable, but no visa is currently available because of the annual cap. Final approval is when USCIS actually grants U or T nonimmigrant status.
Approved VAWA beneficiaries also have important protections under ICE's victim-centered directive.
However, an approved VAWA I-360 is not yet a green card and does not automatically erase a removal order. Lawful permanent residence is obtained when the I-485 is approved. If you have been detained, have an upcoming ICE check-in, or have a final removal order, speak with an experienced immigration attorney immediately. Bring every USCIS receipt, approval notice, deferred-action notice, work permit
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