congresssman?

While I know how frustrating this is keep faith that it is going to work out. As a fellow immigrant I am rooting for you through it.

@María l We are still waiting for a response from the congressman 😔

@My P Thank you very much, I appreciate your words 🫶🏻

18 months waiting November 23 3023

same still waiting only November and decmr peoples other are given the approval on under processing time

December 15/2023 Texas center here ,still waiting.You are not alone .Something is wrong with November and December 2023 PD’s are the ones that take longer to be approved,we don’t know why.But let’s continue praying and having faith.

don’t worry you all get approved

me aprobaron en 14 meses

@Lad Casil which state are you filing from?

@Larry and Daniela Giles 🇦🇴🇺🇸❤️ August 25 PD still waiting😢

@child of God Sorry to hear that ,you are not alone .Have you considered getting in touch with your local congressman?

@Larry and Daniela Giles 🇦🇴🇺🇸❤️ unfortunately no

@child of God If your I-130 petition (for a family-based green card) has been pending for over **17 months** without any updates, here’s what it could mean and what you can do: ### **Possible Reasons for the Delay:** 1. **Backlog at USCIS** – Some service centers process cases slower than others due to high volume. 2. **Request for Evidence (RFE) Lost or Ignored** – USCIS may have sent an RFE, but it wasn’t received or responded to. 3. **Security or Background Checks** – Additional screening can sometimes delay cases. 4. **Case Stuck in Administrative Processing** – Some cases get delayed without a clear reason. 5. **Error or Misplacement** – Rarely, cases get misplaced or overlooked. ### **What You Should Do:** 1. **Check Processing Times** - Visit the [USCIS Processing Times page](https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/), select your form (I-130) and the service center handling your case (found on your receipt notice). - If your case is outside the posted timeframe, you can take further action. 2. **Submit a Case Inquiry** - If the processing time has passed, submit a **"Case Outside Normal Processing Time"** inquiry via: - [USCIS Online](https://egov.uscis.gov/e-Request/Intro.do) - Call USCIS at **1-800-375-5283** (say "Infopass" to reach a live agent). 3. **Contact Your Congressman or Senator** - U.S. lawmakers can submit inquiries to USCIS on your behalf. Find your representative at: - [House.gov](https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative) - [Senate.gov](https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm) 4. **Submit a Mandamus Lawsuit (Last Resort)** - If USCIS continues to delay without explanation, a federal **Writ of Mandamus** lawsuit can force them to make a decision (consult an immigration attorney). 5. **Check for RFEs or Notices Online** - Log into your [USCIS Online Account](https://myaccount.uscis.gov/) to see if any updates or RFEs were issued but not received by mail. ### **Next Steps:** - If you’re adjusting status (I-485 filed concurrently), check its status separately. - If you’re applying for consular processing, contact the **National Visa Center (NVC)** after I-130 approval.