Case Processing
Interview
I would like to ask for help from those of you who have already gone through the interview. I’d like to ask that you share the questions you were asked, especially the ones you consider most important, and also how you answered them.
I would also like to know whether anyone here was asked how they supported themselves financially before receiving work authorization, and what their answer was.
If possible, let’s keep the comments only to those who have already had the interview. I believe this will help many people here feel more prepared.
need some advice
it’s been almost 10 months I filed my son EAD application I received the receipt but I haven’t received is EAD I did biometric and also medical . at the time when I submit his application I wasn’t approved of my vawa now am approved should I send Uscis a copy of my vawa ap approval with my son EAD receipt need advise please yeah try it check
I wanted to ask about my case timeline.
I-485 (U visa) filed: January 17, 2025
Biometrics: February 20, 2025
Current status: Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken.
#I-485 #visau
U visa
Based on an approved U visa
Días totales: 465 días
Case
2025-01-17
2026-04-27
I-485
465 días
National Benefits Center: I-485
pending case . when is the time submit a writ of mandamus ?
so my case is been pending for a year now I applied 2 years ago on may 2024 my case was placed pending due to the visa unavailability but according to the visa bulletin my date is current (Feb,20,2020 ) despite the visa bulletin my case remains pending with no request for evidence or further action . I call USCIS and they just said still under processing times but other cases with PD of 2021,2022 already been approved I request the assistance from the congressman I’m waiting for their response but I’m afraid they just respond with a still on processing times should I filled a mandamus or what should I do if they just come out with that ? does anyone here have done it before ?
I-485 - SIJS
This wait has been frustrating. My priority date is June 2022, and I'm currently on that date, but I see almost no one with that priority date getting any updates on their process 🥺
Last year, I had to renew my work permit, and it wasn’t difficult—I was able to get it renewed quickly, with an expiration date set for 2030.
EB4
Special immigrant juveniles, religious workers, etc
Días totales: 1338 días
Case
2023-01-26
Today
I-485
1338 días
National Benefits Center: I-485
EB2 NIW I-140, waiting time for approval
i have been waiting for the approval since 1.9 years after filling the case on normal basis not express, altough I am living in a country where the ban is imposed but I have heared that that doesnt effect the approval, but the last message I got was "Case is still being processed by USCIS" and thats it, no anyother update or message.
I need to ask the experts and experience holders of EB2 NIW, what should I do, should I wait or file express, as currently my priority date has also been passed.
my consultant has asked me to wait, but I need to get the second opinion on this from other field experts too.
Thanks in advance.
F2A
anyone here recently got approved for F2A?
will be current now in May, so wondering how long after becoming current one should expect to receive their green card?
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Días totales: 830 días
Case
2024-06-17
Today
I-130
739 días
I-485
722 días
California Service Center: I-130
National Benefits Center: I-485
EB2 NIW AOS Approved in 68 Days (No RFE, No Interview)
Sharing my NIW timeline! (ROW, from 75 country IVP pause, but not from 39 visa ban countries) (J status was subject to 212 e but received a "Not Subject Waiver/Advisory opinion)
I140 PD: Apr 26, 2024 (NSC)
Concurrent Filling (I-485/I-765): Jan 27, 2026 (NBC)
Biometrics: Feb 18
→ Multiple FTA0 updates
EAD: Feb 23 (Primary at NSC, Derivative at NBC)
→ Only silent update (never approved)
I-140 PP Upgrade: Feb 23
→ Approved in ~4 days
→ Same day: I-485 first silent update
Then:
Mar 19 → Silent update (Derrivative moved to Chicago FO)
Mar 25 → Silent update (Primary and Derivative moved to LA County FO)
Apr 1 → Silent update (Morning)
Apr 1 → 3rd FTA0 (Afternoon)
Apr 4 → Silent updates (Saturday)
Apr 5 → ✅ Approved (Sunday)
Apr 9 → Card produced
Apr 13 → Card delivered
This community really helped understand Multiple routes the cases take and possible timelines!
EB 4 after RFE
Priority Date: Aug , 2020
I-485 pending
Received RFE in October 2025 requesting 2 passport-style photos
USCIS received my response and updated status to: “Correspondence was received and USCIS is reviewing it.”
In November 2025, case status changed to: “Case remains pending because no immigrant visa number is immediately available.”
My priority date became current again in December 2025 and remains current now
and status is same till now
Has anyone had a similar timeline after visa numbers became available again?
next step will be ?
