Case Processing
advance parole
Just wanted to share my experience traveling with Advance Parole. ✈️🇺🇸
I traveled on June 1st and just returned to the U.S. through Boston Logan Airport. Everything went well! 🙏🏽
I was sent to secondary inspection, but they didn’t ask me a single question. They only took my fingerprints. I was there for about 30 minutes, but honestly, it was just because there were a lot of people waiting.
I’ve traveled with Advance Parole about 7-8 times, and thankfully, I’ve never had any problems or been questioned when coming back into the U.S.
⚠️ Please keep in mind that on August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued a new decision called Matter of Delcarmen-Lara that may affect certain people traveling with Advance Parole. Please do your own research and speak with an immigration attorney about your specific case before deciding to travel.
Because of this recent change, I’ve personally decided that this was my last trip using Advance Parole. I’m not willing to take any additional risks, so I’ll be waiting until I have my green card before traveling internationally again.
I’m only sharing my personal experience coming back through Boston. Everyone’s immigration case is different, so please make sure you understand how the new decision could affect your individual situation before traveling. ❤️🙏🏽
Question regarding i485 for VAWA
Hello everyone, my #i360 was approved on July 15, 2025, and received an #C31 EAD.
on Augusta 19, 2025 they have approved #C09 EAD few day ago.
My i485 was moved from NBC to VTC in March after submitted an congressional enquiry.
The question that I have is, when can my #i485 will be transferred to the local field office and receive an RFE for #medical and move to final steps for scheduling i485 interview?
My i485 is pending since July, 2022.
Thanks in advance for your response.
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Días totales: 1645 días
Case
2022-02-22
Today
I-360
1610 días
I-765
503 días
I-485
1489 días
Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-485
National Benefits Center: I-765
Pre-Suit Demand Letter Before Self-Filing Mandamus — Worth It?
I’m planning to file a Mandamus myself for my delayed I-485. Before filing, I’m considering sending USCIS a short formal letter explaining that the delay is unreasonable and giving them a final opportunity to adjudicate the case before I file the lawsuit.
Is this generally helpful, or could it cause any problems or unnecessary escalation with USCIS? Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has done this themselves.
I-485 Pending for Almost 3 Years — Any Similar Cases?
I filed my I-485 in October 2023 and did my biometrics in July 2025. No updates since then. Is anyone in a similar situation? How long have you been waiting? Any advice?
Asylum
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
Días totales: 1057 días
Case
2023-10-03
Today
I-485
1057 días
National Benefits Center: I-485
after congressional inquiry ( got response back from them)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records indicate that this case is pending at this time at the Local Field Office. As a part of a greater eligibility determination, USCIS conducts background and security checks on applicants and certain petitioners for immigration benefits. These checks are necessary to ensure United States national security and public safety interests. In some cases, the results of these checks require USCIS to perform additional inquiries or consult with other government agencies. When this is necessary, there is often some delay in resolving the checks, and it is difficult to predict when resolution will be completed.
Once all checks are resolved, the application will be reviewed. We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible. USCIS will contact your constituent directly when the review is completed or if we require additional information. Please know that this application is in queue and has not been overlooked.
We understand that your constituent may be frustrated by the progress of his case. However, USCIS must balance individual inconvenience against broader issues of public safety and national security.
question/pregunta
who else applied back in March and is still waiting or has gotten approved? I’m honestly truly getting lil discouraged and impatient abt it. I apply for my work permit with it and it hasn’t changed neither
quien más applico en marzo y todavía sigue esperando o alguien ya fue aprobado? ya me estoy volviendo un poco impaciente más q aplique para renovar mi permiso de trabajo y nada los dos dicen las misma cosa cuando miro a ver si an cambiado.
EB4
Special immigrant juveniles, religious workers, etc
Días totales: 147 días
Case
2026-03-31
Today
I-485
147 días
National Benefits Center: I-485
Has anyone received their approval yet? According to estimated processing times, approvals should be coming through by the end of November—my lawyer even confirmed this after contacting USCIS
#1-130 #F2A
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Días totales: 1273 días
Case
2023-03-01
Today
I-130
1273 días
California Service Center: I-130