Immigrants Navigating Uncertain Legal Processes

“My family applied for my F2B when they were in Green Card and the priority date is March 2019. then they got their citizenship. the final action date on F1 is DEC18 and filing date is 15JUN19. When chatted with USCIS online, got a message they USCIS will confirm within 4-6 weeks to move this from F2B to F1. do anyone have any insights submitted by /u/lifegoes1 [link] [comments]”

“Hey everyone, Looking to see if anyone else has experienced a similar status sequence or system error on their marriage-based AOS and what ended up happening with your case. Here is my timeline for context: July 18, 2025: Form I-130 & I-485 filed. Medical form and all evidence included October 9, 2025: Interview scheduled for both I-130 and I-485. November 14, 2025: Held interview for both I-30 and I-485. Form I-130 was officially approved. December 5, 2025: Status updated to "Interview”

“I accidentally deleted my previous post, so I’m sharing my timeline again. B1/B2 to marriage-based Adjustment of Status: AOS package submitted: November 2025 Receipt notices received: December 2025 RFE for joint sponsor: December 2025 RFE response submitted: February 2026 First interview: April 2026 Second interview: June 2026 Case approved: July 10, 2026 Card produced: July 16, 2026 Green card and Unrestricted SSN received: July 20, 2026 The entire process took approximately eight months from f”

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“My I-693 was completed by a USCIS civil surgeon in late 2025 and submitted with my I-485. I just checked the USCIS website and the doctor is no longer listed. The clinic said they no longer do immigration medicals. Has this happened to anyone else? Did USCIS accept your original I-693, or did you get an RFE because the doctor was no longer a civil surgeon? How did it turn out? submitted by /u/zero_favour [link] [comments]”

“I’m in the process of buying a house, my test is marked as completed, background check is marked as completed. I will close the deal in about 2 months and am wondering how would I update my home address in the application? Anyone updated their home address after going through a bit of the application? I will be in the same province, just moving to a different city! submitted by /u/confused_af88 [link] [comments]”

“Hello, Today I received my receipt notices, and none of them have the Online Access Code. While I am trying to add the case to my USCIS portal, it's asking for an online access code. How to solve this issue? Any inputs would be appreciated! Thanks submitted by /u/Danny_Archer9 [link] [comments]”

“I submitted 485/765/131 on late feb, got biometrics done early march and have been waiting since. I got a silent update in May and that’s it. Is this normal timeline for marriage based green card? My spouse is a citizen. I haven’t received any ead or travel license either. I’m based in Newark area. I asked Emma several times and most of them say it’s still in NBC. One of them said it’s transferred to Newark but it was two months ago. I wonder what’s the normal waiting time between biometrics and”

“After getting GC, how much time does it take to get social security card if it was applied in the form i485? And also is there any way to confirm if it’s in the process or can we get the tracking number for it? submitted by /u/terminatorxxxxxxxx [link] [comments]”

“Hi All! I'm submitting my I-751 application tomorrow with my wife and wanted to see if the below documents are enough evidence, Im still working on my photo album which will include about 50 pictures with captions and dates (Should I add more photos?), let me know if this looks solid or needs more evidence. submitted by /u/NinoisNino [link] [comments]”

“Has anyone else had a hard time finding a local attorney willing to handle a federal Writ of Mandamus case against USCIS? In my experience, most of the attorneys I find are national firms that handle these cases remotely. The local attorneys I've spoken with seem very cautious about taking mandamus cases, even though I believe my case involves a clear and significant delay. Has anyone else run into this? If you filed a mandamus, did you end up hiring a local lawyer or a national firm? I'”

“Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone has been through something similar. My wife is a U.S. citizen. We filed the I-130 back in February 2025 , and the I-485 in December 2025 . We had our interview at the Newark Field Office on beginning of June , and honestly it went pretty well. The only thing the officer asked for afterward was an updated lease, which we uploaded that same day. Since then… nothing. No RFE, no NOID, no second interview. Just “ Uscis Is Currently Processing The Case ” I’m also”

“Anyone with last year’s PD recently approved from a banned country. Or with any substantial updates. submitted by /u/PizzaWide5999 [link] [comments]”

“Hello, I just came from the interview and everything was fine, the officer asked us about our relationships and nothing extra. At the end he asked us if we want to submit extra proofs and we added the CC statements, electricity bills from previous months and so on and showed him some pictures with us and our families. At the end he said “ a decision was made and you’ll see the update in max 30 days” what that means usually? From my side everything was good. Thanks ❤️ submitted by /u/”

“I have filed I-90 and have recieved confirmation that my ADIT stamp/ infopass has been sent for review and processing. What are my options to get back into USA? I have: Social Security card Recent pay stub Employment verification letter Lease documentation Bank statement showing my address Health insurance card Auto insurance card I-485 approval I-90 receipt Copy of lost drivers license Will this improve my chances of crossing back via land into the USA? Has anyone ever had someone get their ADI”

“Hi, As I posted on previous posts, I have 1st DUI, and AOS interview scheduled next week. FD is in AUG bulletin so if I get an approved at the interview, most probably done for me (finger cross) Only thing i am worrying about is, my probation hasn't done yet, other than that, I completed everything got ordered by court and receipt for prove. And my probation would be ended by this December. Is it possible to get an approval with current probation? If so, if I get an letter from the probation”

“Hey guys! I would like to know if my process is still considered “normal” - I know that processing times varies but I see people getting approved in 5-6 months, so I was wondering what to do. My I-485 case is pending since April 25th 2025 (about 15 months). It is a EB1-A case where the I-140 petition was already approved before filing the AOS. I have always been current during those 15 months and I’m ROW. I tried opening an inquiry using the e-request tool on USCIS’ website, but I got a message”

“EB3 Skilled ROW w dependant IOE0933 PD March 2019 Filed July 2025 Biometrics August 2025 BOTH EADS approved Sept 2025 May 2026 case transferred to Seattle FO - Local May 2026 - principal applicant AP approved July 2026 - silence for both I-485 and the dependants I-131 submitted by /u/rowlet1110 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, I'd really appreciate your opinion on my case. My Study Permit and my wife's Open Work Permit were refused. Her application was refused only because mine was refused. My refusal stated the following reason: "The applicant's current immigration status in their country of residence is temporary, which does not establish sufficient ties to support their return after the proposed travel." Here is my situation: I am a Peruvian citizen . My wife is Brazilian and hold”

“Good day, I applied my citizenship app back in April. I was willing to wait for my citizenship app as it has lots of backlog but with all circumstance given, I decided to request an urgent processing. Luckily I got my AOR on July 13th, requested expedited processing following next day and IRCC asked my fingerprint scan on 15th Now I’m looking at my application tracker, it says I can take citizenship test between July 24th to Aug 22nd. I haven’t got any invitation email yet however on tracker pag”

“Hey all! Just applied for my husband’s outland PR spousal application. I wanted to understand from the folks here, whoever took this route, how long did it take for you to get the PR? I’m in a bit of a sticky situation.. we are expecting our first child in November and I would love for him to be here with me during that time. Looking forward to hearing about your timelines! submitted by /u/DisciplineStunning [link] [comments]”

“Your thoughts and comments please! submitted by /u/Available_Layer_5337 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, I’m an Outland applicant and I’m starting to get really anxious about a lag in my tracker updates. I wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this recently with Vancouver as their primary visa office. My Timeline & Details: Applicant Type: Outland PVO: Vancouver / SVO: Sydney (Nova Scotia) Medicals & Biometrics Passed: April 21 Eligibility Status: Was previously marked as "Review Required" by an analyst, and Security was "Not Started." Info-sharing wa”

“man this is so real. i used to work with immigration clients and when i charged low fees they would call me at 10pm asking about forms we already submitted 2 weeks ago. soon as i doubled my price suddenly everyone reads the emails i send and respects my time the part about one client saying "good i was worried youd be cheap" hit me. cheap price attracts people who think everything is negotiable, high price attracts people who trust you actually know what youre doing im at 2k now for fu”

“Hi, idk if this is the right place for this. I’m a US citizen with an undocumented parent. I want to attend college in NC, I’ve lived here for 4 years now. Part of applying for college here, you have to complete the NC residency test. I couldn’t find anything on if CFNC is safe if you have an undocumented parent. Is it better to take the hit as out of state? I don’t want to put my parent at any risk submitted by /u/StarShoot383 [link] [comments]”

“Hi all, This will be a super short post but I wanted to show concern and ask for all of your opinion on the new F1 visa rule. My initial plan was to finish my master's in Quantitative Finance and immediately transition to Phd Finance next year. As I have been working on research with a professor, I have developed deep interest in academia. But recent developments worry me. Any thoughts/opinions/guidance would be highly appreciated. submitted by /u/The_Wandering-Mind [link]”

“Are you applying from out of Europe and need a visa? In the U.S. a part of the green card process is a labor market test where the company needs to prove to immigration that there isn't another candidate for the job, so they take your background/job description and post ads for it online and in newspapers for a certain amount of time.”

“Hi! everyone, I only received a letter about creating an account from the USCIS. After that, the biometrics letter. I just got my biometrics done last week for I-751. How come I still don’t have the extension letter when my lawyer filed a month ago? And yes I have restricted SSN. Does my SSN have anything to do with it? please advise. Thank you! submitted by /u/Odd_Breadfruit_7840 [link] [comments]”

“Hi everyone, I am a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) , and I want to apply for Adjustment of Status for my husband, who is currently in the U.S. on OPT (F-1 status) . Based on the current Visa Bulletin, can I file Form I-130 and Form I-485 concurrently , or do I need to wait until my I-130 is approved before filing the I-485? Thank you so much for your help🙂 submitted by /u/Aromatic_Natural3584 [link] [comments]”

“I m at Seattle and just wondering how much time it takes get EAD after Biometrics done for i1485 case? submitted by /u/NathanSparks2100 [link] [comments]”

“Hi I have a situation, my husband (beneficiary) and I live together at a primary residence with my mom due to her health issues. We don't pay rent or bills since it's my mom's own home and she's very generous (we pay her back in gifts and covering things like groceries). I just realized we don't have any "proof" that we reside together at this address, although all our joint accounts and tax returns are to this address. We also have a secondary residence at a city 3”

“I am a PR in Canada, and my wife lives in Belgium (Indian Passport). We applied for the spousal PR Application and have received the AOR. We're about to submit the visitor visa application soon. Our biggest concern/question, which I am getting mixed responses on, is: once her visitor visa is approved and she visits me, can we apply for an open work permit for her? Or do we need to wait for PR? - An immigration agent says it is only available for inland applications. - I read that they change”

“Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice regarding my USCIS case. My Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) has now been pending for 752 days , and there has been no decision. I also filed Form N-400 under the 3-year marriage rule on March 24, 2025 . My local field office is Milwaukee, Wisconsin , where the posted processing time for N-400 is around 11 months . My case has already exceeded that timeframe, yet I still haven’t received an interview or any updates. I understand tha”

“I filed my I-485 over a year ago. A few months ago I received a Request for Evidence (RFE), and I responded by mailing everything before the deadline. The issue is that I haven't received any notification that USCIS received my RFE response. My online case status also hasn't changed at all. I also tried adding my case to my USCIS online account. I thought I had already added it before, but for some reason it isn't showing up anymore. When I try to request a new online access code, th”

“I’m a little confused about how this works and was hoping someone who’s been through it could clarify. Let’s say Company A wants to sponsor me for an employment-based green card (EB-2 or EB-3), but I currently work for Company B. Can Company A start the PERM and I-140 process even though I’m not their employee yet, as long as they have a genuine intention to hire me for a permanent position? If that’s allowed, would I generally stay at my current job during the process and then join Company A af”

“Hi everyone, I've searched through this subreddit but couldn't find a situation exactly like mine. I'm hoping to hear from people who have gone through something similar or from anyone familiar with USCIS marriage-based cases. I'm a U.S. citizen and my girlfriend is currently in valid nonimmigrant status. We plan to file an I-130/I-485 after we get married. Before the timeline, one important piece of context: my marriage had already been breaking down for quite some time, and div”

“My info: No overstay. Pending asylum. Married with us citizen. we have a 3years old kid. Married since feb 2025. And living together since 2022. I’m in the 39 country ban list. submitted by /u/Impressive-Bed9521 [link] [comments]”

“Before submitting our i-130 with all additional info, we proofread it like CRAZY and made sure it was complete. Since we're about 8 months out from submitting I was feeling sentimental and started looking through the actual links on my USCIS account and noticed that one of the screenshots of my husband's flight ticket to the US almost looks encrypted, like it is nearly illegible. you can see the dates, his flight #, and partially his name but it's mega messed up. I want to upload it”

“I am a citizen of Venezuela, had TPS, applied to change status to F1 before it expired so I could finish my PhD. Applied with premium processing, received NOID, responded to it back in January and I am still waiting for a response. I check my USCIS account every day, the case is still being processed. My premium processing fee was refunded a couple months ago. Today I went to my mailbox and saw two letters from USCIS. The first is a notice to appear dated July 1st. The second is a notice of in-p”

“For background I am a citizen and my wife had overstayed her visa. We submitted the I-130 and I-465 at the same time in June 2024 along with medical and other accompanying documents. We had our interview in February 2025 in Los Angeles and it went well, we were interviewed separately and each last about 20 min and we thought it went really well. We asked if there’s anything else we can provide and we were told that everything looks good and that they have all they need. The I-130 was later appro”

“Hi everyone, I want to apply for an adjustment of status for my fiancé, but I'm not sure if this is the best idea right now or if I should be doing something different. For context, I (28F) am a 3rd-year medical student and a US citizen, and he (27M) is an MD from abroad. We met last year when he was doing a rotation at a hospital, and he returned to his home country back in February on his B1/B2 visa. Right now, we are trying to figure out the easiest/most ideal pathway forward. He is plann”

“Ive previously applied for n 600 and got denied because my dad didn’t have enough proof he had legal custody over me. So I filed for n400 in January since I’ve had my green card for 7 years now and live here permanently but I read I should actually qualify for a US passport because I’ve lived with my dad since age of 15 he’s a US citizen since I was 13-14, I got my green card at 17 and have been living in US with him since 2016. The problem I think with n 600 is that we didn’t collect enough evi”

“sorry this may be an obvious question but i live in the us and attend hs here. however i am on a visa, so will that mean im intl in terms of admission? thanks so much! submitted by /u/-i_am_a_person [link] [comments]”

“Felt like waiting forever but finally I am authorized to work in the USA. I had submitted a congressional inquiry for help with at least getting my work permit approved while I wait for my I-485 approval. Not sure if the inquiry helped, I haven’t heard back from the office since I submitted my request. Nonetheless, I’m glad it was approved. I thought they would’ve just went ahead and approve the I-485 which would’ve made the I-765 approval redundant but hey I’m glad with whatever outcome especia”

“I had investigated this path in recent months. I spoke to 3-4 different advisors, who all discouraged me from the Business Manager Visa. The conditions are much stricter. I have the money, but do not qualify in other regards. Immigration will scrutinize the business and it will be more difficult to be granted a 5-year visa, which is also a new requirement for PR. I would have liked to attempt being a business owner. I think it would have been a good challenge. But I've given up on that path”

“Hello everyone, This subreddit has helped me in the past understand other people's process, so I wanted to contribute my own in case it may help. I live in the DMV area, and have had my green card since 2021. I have no past arrests, infractions, or anything else that might raise questions about good moral character. I have always updated my address with USCIS and with the Selective Service (very important). I submitted my application for naturalization in late 2025., three months before I ac”

“Hello, I’m 16 and was born abroad. Both of my parents are naturalized citizens and applied a I-130 for me which got approved. My I-485 is currently processing yet we got this in the mail. Our lawyer is on vacation (?) for the time being but I’m not entirely sure what to expect from this. I also have a work permit. (I’m asking because my immigrant parents have no idea what to do) but it would be nice to get this sorted out before college applications in like 2 months! Any advice on what to do? &#”

“Hello, I’m 16 and was born abroad. Both of my parents are naturalized citizens and applied a I-130 for me which got approved. My I-485 is currently processing yet we got this in the mail. Our lawyer is on vacation (?) for the time being but I’m not entirely sure what to expect from this. I also have a work permit. (I’m asking because my immigrant parents have no idea what to do) but it would be nice to get this sorted out before college applications in like 2 months! Any advice on what to do? &#”

“Interested in whether folks have knowledge on a weird corner case: UK citizen, GC holder since 2015. I was temporarily living in an EU country (on a re-entry permit) when brexit took effect. When brexit happened, I lost my EU citizenship rights, and I attained the right to residency in that country at the same time as all other UK citizens living in the EU at the time. I returned to the US in 2021 and I no longer reside in that country. I'm now coming up on my five years for my N400. In the”

“hey everyone, i am a j2 dependent and was wondering if i am eligible for a waiver when i have bipolar disorder. i also have other mental health disorders but unfortunately in my country (philippines) it is not really recognized well enough and im worried when i go home i wont be able to get medications.. just wondering.. submitted by /u/BathOk91 [link] [comments]”

“Hello, can anybody help me? I was initially under the EB-3 Philippines category, but I recently became a Spanish citizen. Does anyone know if my Spanish citizenship could make my EB-3 visa process faster? Is there any way to expedite my case because of my new nationality? I’m currently living in Spain. I just got my I-140 approved on May 27. When should I expect to receive my NVC fee bill, or will I not receive it until my priority date becomes current? Also, can you only file Form I-485 if you’”

“My receipt notice for my application was March 22, 2026 and biometrics were completed on April 15, 2026. I did not do premium processing. I will be moving out of my current unit on August 14 and moving into a different unit in the same apartment complex on August 24. I am worried that my EAD card would be shipped around that timeline. I don’t know how to proceed with this scenario. Can I update my address on USCIS twice in the span of less than 2 weeks? Thanks! submitted by /u/honibo”

“Hi everyone, I’m trying to figure out if I might qualify for Military Parole in Place. I’m married to an active-duty U.S. military member. I entered the U.S. just once through the border, turned myself in to Border Patrol, and was processed but not paroled (entry without inspection). After that, I applied for asylum with USCIS because I never received a court date or was placed in proceedings. Has anyone been in a similar situation or knows if this would make me eligible for PIP? Also wondering”

“Hello. I got greened on march 30th. I’m married to a usc and we have a plan to travel to Mexico and visit my family in August since I haven’t seen them in years. I also applied to Global Entry and got a conditional approval. I was wondering if there’s any risk or problem in flying out the country if I’m literally a new LPR. I have no criminal record and came to the country with a B2 visa. Thanks for you help in advance. I’m just a little nervous about doing this trip submitted by /u/”

“Thought I’d give my timeline for hope for other people! Married a USC March 2024 Applied for adjustment of status June 2024 Biometrics July 2024 EAD approved September 2024 Didn’t hear anything for a while so applied for advance parole January 2025 Got a second biometrics appointment April 2026!! V long wait Advance parole approved May 2026 Interview July 2026 Green card approved July 2026 Orlando office My card is currently being made and shipped and it has been a longggg road but I’m so so hap”

“Hello, Does the person I bring to my Green Card interview need to be a certified interpreter, or can I bring a friend or someone I know to interpret for me? Thank you for your help submitted by /u/Jazzlike-Contest-785 [link] [comments]”

“Hey everyone, My wife USC is looking to sponsor her dad Canadian citizen via AOS. She sponsored me last year (AOS, Canadian) so we have an understanding of the forms etc because we went through the process and can fill the forms. However we still prefer to have a lawyer go through it. Does anyone have recommendations for a lawyer to help with our case fully? And recommendations for lawyers who charge hourly/flat and can do doc reviews? Currently being quoted $4k-$5k for lawyer fees. Also for inc”

“​Hi everyone! I’m sharing our journey because reading other success stories kept us sane during this process, especially with so much conflicting information out there lately. Our case was approved right after our interview, and the feeling literally put us into tears and made us scream with happiness. Here is our story and timeline: ​📌 Background & Context ​March 2024: I entered the U.S. on a B2 tourist visa. I arrived alongside my husband (who had just entered as a New Lawful Permanent Re”

“Hi all! I'm about to embark on obtaining an NLV (non-lucrative visa). Couple of questions: Is it true that one can only apply based on residence? I live in Nevada, and I understand I should apply in San Francisco? Why are there no available visa appointments in San Francisco nor LA? Are they backed up? I looked up this morning, and there are no appointments. Any advice / insights highly appreciated. submitted by /u/Curious_Explorer6974 [link] [comments]”