Case Processing
hi everyone
Hi everyone, I’d like to share some joyful news. Yesterday, I had my combo interview for my I-360 and I-485. After receiving a denial last December, I appealed and won. I’m so grateful to share that I was approved about an hour ago. I know this journey can be difficult, and I’m wishing the same good news for everyone reading this. God bless, and keep believing in Him.
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Días totales: 1785 días
Case
2021-12-16
2026-11-05
I-485
1785 días
I-360
1785 días
I-290B
106 días
Vermont Service Center: I-485, I-360
Nebraska Service Center: I-290B
Travel on Advance Parole
Guys, what are you recent experience on traveling with advance parole based on pending green card?
I am thinking about my parent's traveling on their advance parole. I think they have less then 6 months of unlawful presence. what are the chances of them using it and coming back to states ?
k1 aos
update. Just received confirmation number after 5 days since they received in the lockbox in IL.
I sent my AOS form and my EAD form. they currently reviewing the 140 (aos form) rn. I keep u updated.
Días totales: 542 días
Case
2025-05-13
Today
I-129F
220 días
I-140
7 días
I-765
7 días
California Service Center: I-129F
null: I-140, I-765
Decision following an asylum interview at the Miami office.
Hello friends, I would like to get some information. I had my asylum interview in Miami on July 28th of this year. Has anyone received a decision, and if so, how long did it take? Any information would be helpful. My case status changed to "decision pending" three days after the interview, and I have been waiting for the decision ever since.
Asylum-Based I-485 Filed in November 2024 – Almost 2 Years Waiting. Should I File WOM or Continue Waiting? (NYC)
Hi everyone,
I would really appreciate some advice and feedback from people who have similar asylum-based I-485 cases, especially those filed in late 2024 and processed through the National Benefits Center (NBC).
Here is my timeline:
* Asylum granted by Immigration Judge: August 2024
* I-485 filed: November 1, 2024
* Biometrics completed: December 4, 2024
* Service Center: National Benefits Center (NBC)
* Location: New York City / Manhattan
* RFE: None
* Interview: No interview notice so far
I recently contacted USCIS through a live agent and was told:
* My case is still being processed at NBC.
* An officer last worked on my case on September 18, 2026.
* Once NBC finishes processing my case, it will be forwarded to the local field office for further processing.
Since my case is approaching the 2-year mark, I discussed filing a Writ of Mandamus (WOM) with my attorney. We were initially considering filing in December 2026.
However, my attorney contacted me today and advised that the current USCIS processing time is approximately 35 months for this category. Since my case has only been pending for about 24 months, filing WOM now may be too early. USCIS might argue that the case is still within normal processing time, and filing could end up costing a lot of money without necessarily speeding things up.
My attorney’s recommendation is to continue waiting for now.
I understand that every case is different, but I would really like to hear from people who have been in a similar situation.
My questions:
1. Has anyone filed an asylum-based I-485 in October, November, or December 2024 in NYC or through NBC? Have you received any updates or approvals recently?
2. Has anyone filed WOM after waiting around 24 months, even though USCIS processing times were around 35 months? What was the outcome?
3. Has anyone successfully used WOM to move their case forward before reaching the official processing-time inquiry date?
4. For those who decided not to file WOM and continued waiting, how long did it take to receive approval?
5. Would you follow your attorney’s advice and wait until the case is outside normal processing time, or would you consider other options?
I’m not trying to rush the process unnecessarily. After almost two years with virtually no visible progress, I just want to understand whether filing WOM now makes sense or whether waiting longer is the more reasonable approach.
Any advice, personal experiences, or similar timelines would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Asylum
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
Días totales: 735 días
Case
2024-11-01
Today
I-485
735 días
National Benefits Center: I-485
