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Prolonged I-485 and H-4 Delays—What Is the Best Way Forward?
My #EB-2 NIW priority date is October 2023. My family’s I-485 applications were received on October 24, 2025, but there has been no progress or meaningful update since then.
Additionally, my dependents’ H-4 extension applications were received on June 24, 2025, and have now been pending for over 450 days. My work visa was extended as the principal applicant, but my dependents’ H-4 extensions remain pending.
Everyone in our family received employment authorization except my husband. His driver’s license has expired, and because his H-4 extension and employment authorization application are still pending, he cannot work or renew his license. This prolonged uncertainty has left him deeply frustrated and depressed.
The situation has also placed a significant financial and emotional burden on me because I am solely responsible for supporting our family of six. Although we have an immigration attorney, the attorney has not responded to my inquiries for approximately three months.
What is the best way forward? At what point should I contact my congressional representative, submit an expedite request, contact the USCIS Ombudsman, consult another immigration attorney, or explore legal action to compel USCIS to adjudicate our cases?
Has anyone experienced a similar situation? I would sincerely appreciate any advice.
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