Case Processing
Green card for almost 2 years now
Has anyone with permanent residency obtained through VAWA experienced something similar? Every time I enter the United States, I’m asked the usual immigration questions and then taken to a separate room. They don’t ask me any further questions there; they seem to just check my passport and green card. Afterward, they return my documents and tell me I’m free to go.
Does this happen to anyone else? Have you ever been told why you’re referred for this additional screening?
July 25 2023 - i485 Approvsl <mandamus pro se>
My case was approved last week after multiple contacts with uscis, senator and congressman inquiry. I picked myself up and went to file Mandamus “pro se” because I couldn’t afford to give a lawyer 4000-8000. I used Gemini and Claude and made sure I was very detailed. Not I’d advice you look at your. are well before go ahead to file yourself. But anyways my case was approved last Friday and someone from the DOJ also called me to congratulate me and apologize for the unnecessary delay. Goodluck to you guys. Be strong and Keep your heads up.
BA out!!!! See yall at the citizenship race!!!
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Días totales: 1170 días
Case
2023-07-25
2026-10-07
I-485
1170 días
National Benefits Center: I-485
Orlando FO - F2A I-130/I-485 interview completed, petitioner biometrics requested
Had our marriage-based I-130/I-485 interview at Orlando on Oct. 5. We were interviewed together. The officer focused mostly on my wife’s F-1/I-20 history and travel. There was an I-20 travel endorsement he initially couldn’t find, but we had the original with us; he reviewed it, copied the F-1 documents, and continued the interview.
He went through the I-485 questions, corrected one old visa-denial answer from when my wife was a minor, and had her sign the correction.
At the end he said everything looked fine from his end, but he could not move forward because USCIS did not have current/usable biometrics for me, the LPR I-130 petitioner. He said I should receive a letter for fingerprints and that afterward they would review the case again, subject to F2A visa availability.
Has anyone, especially at Orlando FO, had the petitioner sent for biometrics after the marriage interview?
How long did the biometrics notice take?
• How soon was the appointment?
• How long after fingerprints did I-130/I-485 get approved?
• Did the same officer finish the case?
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Días totales: 630 días
Case
2025-01-15
Today
I-130
630 días
I-485
489 días
Nebraska Service Center: I-130
National Benefits Center: I-485
what should be my next step
hello everyone,
I wanted to share my process and maybe you guys can tell me what to do.
I filed my VAWA petition (I-360) March 2022.
I received numerous prima facie throughout the years, USCIS requested evidence last Sept , in 2025. and since then I haven’t heard anything from them.
I’m over the limit of time , but when I call they can’t give me any updates .
I asked congress to contact USCIS on my behalf and they have , and the also haven’t received any news and is been over a month.
5 months ago I also filed for I-485 and I-765, they requested biometrics and that was it .
and now I’m just sitting waiting for some news .
is anything else I can do ?
Emma live agent
is it just me or does it seem like the chat to a live agent becomes almost impossible these days? they ask you how they can help and when you send them your questions they just answer you with a generic answer and cut off the conversation.
we have passed the normal processing time (80% mark) but still before the 93% mark as this one keeps on shifting each month. it was November 2026 and suddenly it is june 2027.
what else can we do to get them to look at our cases?
RFE: Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibilty and Medical
Hi all, I received an RFE to respond to public charge ground of inadmissibilty. I need to respond to questions like household size, income, degree, certifications, and whether taken any public benefits. Is there anyone with similar RFE?
If yes, would helpful to know whether I answer the questions (multiple choice) and return the same notice along with medical in the same envelope? or need to create a copy and send separately?
Thanks in advance!
WOM, San Francisco Bay Area
I am planning to file WOM. I was planning to do Pro Se and almost have the WOM ready but I had a last minute thought of getting some professional help.
Do any of you know a good lawyer who specializes in WOM in the San Francisco Bay Area? I want to find someone with good experience and record with WOM.
I am still debating between- should I just get a consultation to have the WOM I prepared reviewed and do the rest of the work myself or hire a lawyer for the entire process.
Also anyone from the SF Bay Area feel free to reach out to stay connected for our immigration journey as sharing any information might be helpful.
asylum approved through court: Jan 3 2024
i485 submitted- receipt date: Jan 8 2025
no RFEs
country: Nepal
Asylum
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
Días totales: 637 días
Case
2025-01-08
Today
I-485
637 días
National Benefits Center: I-485
EB2-NIW approved after 930 days (Upgraded to PP)
Just got my NIW approved on Oct. 6, 2026.
Timeline:
* Filing date (PD): Mar 21, 2024 @ NSC
* Upgraded to PP: August 4, 2026
* 1 congressional inquiry in June 2026
* Recommendation letter: NONE
* Approved: Oct. 6, 2026
No RFE!
Attorney: Chen Immigration (Accepted with refile/refund option)
I wish everyone good luck in their immigration journey. All the glory be to God! 🎉 #EB2-NIW #EB #I-140
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Días totales: 930 días
Case
2024-03-21
2026-10-07
I-140
930 días
Nebraska Service Center: I-140