Py ZHENG
25 de mar de 2026
DIY asylum application experience sharing — just hoping to start a discussion and get some advice.
#I was detained at the border for about six months in 2024 and was granted asylum through the immigration court.
After that, I applied for my EAD (work permit) and SSN on my own.
In 2025, I spent about six months preparing and filing my green card application by myself, and received the receipt notice about a month later.
Then I completed biometrics in January 2026.
What should I expect next in the process, and roughly how long will it take?
Is there anything I should be doing at this stage?
Are there any important things I should pay attention to or avoid?
I’d really appreciate any advice or shared experiences.
Asylum
Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago
Días totales: 896 días
Case
2024-04-12
Today
I-765
166 días
I-485
304 días
Nebraska Service Center: I-765
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2024-04-12
I-765
Submission to USCIS
2024-09-25
I-765
D+166
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2025-11-25
I-485
D+592
Submission to USCIS
2026-01-16
I-485
D+644
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
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josue Villanueva25 de mar de 2026
important things: sumbitting your medical exam to avoid rfe or a noid
what to expect: most of the people i know including myself have been waiting for two years and still waiting for approval so dont be disappointed if thats your case too, gotta be patient, although all cases are different and you might be lucky and get it approved faster than the rest.
Py ZHENG28 de mar de 2026
My anxiety stems from the next update coming from here. If it's just a mailed notification, I'm doomed, because I have no family or friends here, Changing jobs, and constantly changing addresses.
Sheena G8 de abr de 2026
@Py ZHENG my best advice is to consult with a immigration attorney who does asylum if you want any suggestions please feel free to reply 🙏🏾
