Case Processing
ICE Matters
Hi Community,
So, I filed for VAWA in mid 2022 and I have an EAD after an overstayed visa en an abusive marriage
currently, I work as a construction project manager, meaning, every now and then I have to visit job site.
Lately, and because of the recent surge in ICE operations in my state (Washington). I became more concerned, worried and scared of going to work or job site. To the extent I am thinking of quitting my job and get a night shift job. I don’t feel comfortable driving as I don’t know if the car behind me belongs to ICE/ERO. And my work requires me to drive everyday for at least 45 mins to and fro. sometimes more.
My question is to ask for opinions or advice. I’m tripping? is it normal to be scared the way I am?
what keeps you going?
what are the things you think i should be careful of or worried about?
how are you guys with EAD staying safe on the road when you know that ICE doesn’t care if you have an EAD or not?
I will appreciate any advice or information that will boost my confidence or make me stay even safer.
thank you
case reopened
hello,
what happens after USCIS reopens your case? let's give a bit of background information we filed our case it got denied because my husband was unable to attend the interview because he was deployed out of the country. we filed a waiver of his presence I attended the interview explain the situation in USCIS still denied us we filed a APA lawsuit for an incorrect denial and while a little sick was painting we refiled our case. I got called for an interview 3 weeks ago and three days later 3 days later they again denied our case. suddenly 5 days off to that they reopened the case and then give a reason why they reopened anyone here had a case reopened and approved and if so how long did it take.
Citizenship after an 11-month trip abroad with a re-entry permit. Can the "broken residence" presumption be overcome?
Looking for information and experiences on this situation:
A green card holder (derivative spouse on an employment-based green card) plans to file the N-400 under the 5-year rule. She needs to be abroad for about 11 months, with a re-entry permit, to take care of a sick mother-in-law.
I understand a re-entry permit protects the green card but doesn't preserve continuous residence, and that an absence of 6–12 months creates a presumption of broken residence.
Situation:
1. About 95 days abroad before this trip, so about 430 days total. Physical presence is fine.
2. Spouse stays in the US, in the same state
3. Joint lease, joint bills, joint tax returns filed as residents
4. Keeps a US bank account and valid driver's license
5. No job abroad
6. Minor US citizen kids travel with her and stay enrolled in a US online school (not a local school) to return to US public school easily
7. Medical records and doctor's letters for the sick parent
Questions:
Has anyone been approved for citizenship after a 6–12 month trip? What evidence helped?
Does a caregiving reason with medical documents help overcome the presumption?
Is one 11-month trip worse than several trips under 6 months?
Any experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!
#citizenship #n-400
Asylum-Based I-485 – Interview Status After Mandamus Lawsuit
Hi everyone,
I filed my asylum-based I-485 in August 2024, and my case had been stuck at “Fingerprints Were Taken” for a long time.
I recently filed a federal mandamus lawsuit due to the delay.
Today, October 19, 2026, my USCIS status changed to “Case Is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview.”
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced something similar.
1. Did anyone receive this status after filing mandamus?
2. How long did it take for USCIS to actually schedule the interview?
3. For asylum-based I-485 cases, was the interview straightforward?
4. Did anyone receive approval without an interview after getting this status?
I’m especially interested in experiences involving asylum-based green card applications and mandamus lawsuits.
Thank you for sharing your experiences!
Has anyone received Biometrics for H1B transfer?
Dec 19, 2025 - Last day with my previous employer
Jan 5, 2026 - Reciept notice by current employer
Regular processing
Oct 13, 2026 - Request for initial evidence
Oct 16, 2026 - Bio metrics scheduled
Has anyone ever received a Biometrics scheduled for an H1B transfer due to changing employers?
Nothing major apart from having a speeding ticket in 2024 that resulted in a court date. I hired a lawyer, did community service, defensive driving class and it was downgraded.
My student visa expired in 2025 and I don’t have an H1B visa stamped. Any insights would be helpful. Thanks
#H1B #Biometrics
