I-485 Green Card Applicants Wait a Year With No Interview
11 posts across 2 communities in the last 30 days; 91% from r/USCIS.
“Marriage-based I-485 and I-601 waiver denied — considering Motion to Reopen/Reconsider. Looking for advice Hi everyone. I’m looking for advice or experiences from anyone who has dealt with something similar. I filed for adjustment of status through marriage to my U.S. citizen…”
“Hey everyone, We have been waiting for a decision since our marriage-based green card interview in May. I know many cases take much longer, but we want to be prepared for next steps if this delay continues which many cases are now experiencing. The problem is, things have…”
“Hey Reddit! Has anyone else experienced getting two or more RFEs on their green card process because of their lawyer's mistakes? Mine first happened because they forgot to include a signature on one of the forms, and the second time was because they left out a blank page that’s…”
Several posts express frustration and anxiety regarding lengthy processing times for USCIS applications, interviews, and approvals. Individuals are experiencing delays in receiving updates on their I-485 (green card) applications and facing challenges related to court appearances and attorney representation.
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“I have a master hearing coming up and I am a bit scared . I came in through the border and was detained for two days . Currently live in FL.when I came in I paid a lawyer that helped me get my EAD and…”
“Hi everyone, I'm urgently looking for a highly experienced immigration attorney in the Dallas–Fort Worth area who handles complex marriage-based adjustment-of-status cases. I recently received an RFE after waiting over six months following my green card interview. USCIS is alleging material misrepresentation on previous visa applications and requesting an I-601 waiver. I need an attorney who has successfully handled INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) cases , can evaluate whether the allegations can be chal”
“Marriage-based I-485 and I-601 waiver denied — considering Motion to Reopen/Reconsider. Looking for advice Hi everyone. I’m looking for advice or experiences from anyone who has dealt with something similar. I filed for adjustment of status through marriage to my U.S. citizen spouse in November 2024. We had our interview in , and my I-130 was approved the next day. The main issue with my I-485 involved a previous F-1 visa renewal application (DS-160). I had a misdemeanor shoplifting incident in”
“Any recommendation of tried and tested attorneys in Michigan? We need an attorney for my daughter’s interview on 11/2/26. Our attorney is in Georgia. Daughter moved to Michigan. submitted by /u/Informal-Pen-7282 [link] [comments]”
“My attorney told me that applying online is not working. Ovenight delivery is not good, he mailed my applications with 7 days at least waiting time and I wasted a lot of time. submitted by /u/labo1111 [link] [comments]”
“Hi all. Those who went to Jacksonville for i130 and i485 interview, how long did it take for you to hear back after interview? submitted by /u/Winter_Silver_6216 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone! Is anyone able to provide insight on how long after their interview their case status updated in their USCIS account? More generally, how long are folks waiting until they receive the final outcome for their cases? We had our interview last Thursday and saw the approval letter in the document tab the same day. But we’ve seen no movement with I-485. The interview went well and lasted only 10 minutes, so we’re trying to be optimistic. Any feedback is helpful!! submitted by”
“Applied for n400 in October 2025 and my interview was in February 2026. It has been a long and stressful wait after the interview as it took 8 months to see any action on my case. submitted by /u/CoffeeWatchesCars [link] [comments]”
“Have any of you acted as a bondsperson so that someone held in immigration detention could wait out the process at home rather than in custody? If so, how did the hearing go? What were you asked? I am very stressed and would like to hear about your experience. We do have a lawyer, but they have been vague about what I will need to do during the hearing. They will be having a call with the detainee prior to the hearing to tell them what to do, but I’m still in the dark about what I will have to d”
“Has anybody recived case movement recently asylum uscis application particularly in miami if so what year did you apply and did yesterday case movement happened to everyone for me for example got an update with yesterday's date but the status remained the same as in Next Step Is an Interview it would appreciate answer thank you submitted by /u/Crafty-Chemical8539 [link] [comments]”
“Is there anyone who is still waiting, perhaps for an interview or some kind of approval, who would like to open up about how is your heart and mind in relation to the wait? I'm feeling quite hopeless; I think it might only work out next year, which I think is really bad. I'd like to go back to work and feel like I'm part of this country in some way. submitted by /u/Capable_Freedom598 [link] [comments]”
“Hey everyone, We have been waiting for a decision since our marriage-based green card interview in May. I know many cases take much longer, but we want to be prepared for next steps if this delay continues which many cases are now experiencing. The problem is, things have reached a point where we are seriously unable to work with our attorney. We invested heavily in our legal representation, but we just aren't getting the support we need. Between outdated manual filing processes, errors in o”
“We had our interview for i130 and 485 both two months ago and it has been dead silence since then even tho the officer told us they might call us in for another interview My wife wants us to move back to her birth state because her mom was hospitalized and she wanna go take care of her but I don’t know what happens to our application do I transfer the application to the new state or just let it ride especially at this point because I don’t wanna get stuck in limbo because I transferred the appli”
“Update! We had out interview on 8/20 in Atlanta We checked in 30 mins early, went through security check, checked-in, got a number, and wait to be called. An USCIS employee/officer called us. She has zero interactions with us, it was silent in her office. The vibe is like job interview but serious. She asked us to verify our basic info. She asked To petitioner: how did y'all meet? Is the beneficiary employed? Any additional evidence to submit today? Where do yall live? To beneficiary: What p”
“Has anyone here had a marriage-based I-485 where USCIS issued a NOID because of a DUI conviction, while the person was still on probation? If so, did you respond to the NOID and eventually get your I-485 approved? I’m especially interested in cases where the I-130 was already approved , the DUI case was resolved, all court requirements and payments were completed, but probation was still active. If you had a similar case, how long did USCIS take to make a decision after your NOID response, and w”
“Hey Reddit! Has anyone else experienced getting two or more RFEs on their green card process because of their lawyer's mistakes? Mine first happened because they forgot to include a signature on one of the forms, and the second time was because they left out a blank page that’s required to be added. I feel like our case is pretty straightforward—I'm from Mexico, my husband visited every weekend, and we have tons of supporting evidence. I came here on a K-1 visa, we got married on time, e”
“My husband interview was 8/13 and still states interview was schedule no update since. I guess we will have to wait for the mail. submitted by /u/ComprehensiveCell727 [link] [comments]”
“Hey yall, had our congressman send an inquiry for my husband’s case and received this update. I don’t understand why expedite deny the I-212 when my husband doesn’t even need the I-212 because he finished his 10 year bar June 2026…. the other photo is the email from the embassy back in 2024 when my husband had his interview and yes we understand we still need the I-601 but according to law my husbands 10-year period under INA 212(a)(9)(A) expired in June 2026; USCIS’s current Form I-212 instruct”
“I’m applying for family based AOS (USC spouse). We got married four months ago and have been together for five years now. I prepared all documents and filled out forms on my own thus far, but, with the all rule changes and pushback against immigration, we’re very anxious about the possibility of our case being denied over a simple mistake, missing document, or any new policy changes come along the way… I would like to get opinions on whether getting a lawyer at this point makes sense or not. I j”
“I am having my green card interview next month. However, my attorney is having a schedule conflict and suggested us going on our own or he can reschedule the interview. We do not want to reschedule it as we know some cases got stuck for a long time before they can be rescheduled. We are thinking of hiring another attorney just for the interview appearance because our case is not straightforward (thought no overstay, no unauthorized work). I would like to get some advice in this case. submi”
“Anyone did there interview for i485 and still waiting almost a year no decision at the Montgomery office in Alabama did my interview September 2025 still nothing??? Any advice submitted by /u/BoringPangolin4118 [link] [comments]”
“Km still waiting for the decision since last month and the interview was easy no debate and lasted for an hour i think . What can I expect now?!!! Im really tired and anxious I want to move on so bad. Office : Federal Plaza New York submitted by /u/EntrepreneurAble1593 [link] [comments]”
“Hi, just a little background. I applied for I-458 in Sept 2023. My application was denied Sept 2025 due to 2 pages of my passport missing (Im sure I sent everything). October 2025, I filed for a motion to reopen (within the timeframe) and ever since then it has stayed in one status "Case received and receipt notice will be sent". I've tried so many inquires for case processing times but no luck. I have also reached out to my congressman, but have not heard back yet. Has anyone else”
“My case was transferred to the Orlando FO a month ago; there haven't been any updates. Is there anyone else with a case in Orlando? submitted by /u/Traditional_Joke_120 [link] [comments]”
“And mostly, can it backfire? I.e. do USCIS officers dislike having representatives getting involved in their assigned cases? I see cases filed in July which already have an interview: same FO, same category. And this is not about "straight forward" cases, I've seen overstays, tourist entries, some had RFE's, all fly past. Emma giving contradicting information on case location/interview queue for months. I was hoping a representative could help me get the information straight, b”
“No Rfe no anything,just waiting.Is that normal? I do everything I can but everywhere says it’s within normal processing time. submitted by /u/StrictMobile4256 [link] [comments]”
“Hello Reddit Family, I have a situation so wondering if any of you have any idea or suggestion. My asylum interview with uscis was denied dec 2025 and I have master hearing court date in feb 2027. I got married earlier this year, filled i130 and i485 through my wife(us citizen). We had interview yesterday which went good. At the end officer told us that, they will take decision on my i130 and I will get decision in about next 30 days. But since I have a court date, they cannot take decision on m”
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“It's been 9 months. I just chatted with a USCIS real agent on Emma who said that my case was transferred to Detroit Field Office and an interview has not been scheduled. The agent they will tell me when and where the interview is. So sounds like I will have an interview. I am a H1B visa holder, and have EB2-NIW. My husband is my derivative. How to prepare for an interview? What should I be aware of? Many thanks. Update: I just asked again. Now the agent said my case (I-485, I-131 and I-765)”
“I want to share my story because for the last 7 months I was here reading every post every news and every emotion we all went through. My husband and I have been married for 4 years we have a 3 year old daughter. We applied for a green card through consular proceeding from Europe, almost 2 years ago and then, at some point we decided, it's better for my husband who is American to go back to Houston prep the life for us here. I stayed back with our daughter in Europe working full time, he was”
“Filed march 2026 interview August and in the 39 ban country, got lot of evidences , except join leases also my wife due date for our first kid is 7 days before the interview submitted by /u/Signal_Classroom_655 [link] [comments]”
“Hello! I had an interview scheduled based on I-130 in March, I didn’t show up - also I didn’t give any notice to USCIS. I assumed they will deny my application. Now , after 4 months, suddenly I got a notice, that my interview is rescheduled, and immediately after I got a notice that I have an interview scheduled in October. How is this possible, i didn’t even show up on my first interview, and now they scheduled me for a second one ? I don’t understand. Did someone had a similar situation?”
“160+ days post N-400 interview (Miami FO) & past 120-day limit. Received 90-day delay response Anyone else in Miami stuck like this? submitted by /u/cofuveilZz [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone! Looking for anyone with a similar timeline. I-751 filed: November 2024 N-400 filed: November 2025 I-751 & N-400 combo interview: May 5, 2026 — Philadelphia FO I was approved on the spot and received my N-652 showing my application was recommended for approval. Since then, my USCIS online account has had no updates. Has anyone had a similar situation? How long did you wait for oath after I-751 and N-400 combo interview? Thanks! submitted by /u/Brave-Scarcity-5760 [lin”
“Hey y’all, is anybody else dealing with this issue? Even after entering my Online Access Code and date of birth, the “Next” button stays gray and won’t let me add my case to my USCIS account. submitted by /u/Disastrous_Shock804 [link] [comments]”
“My marriage-based I-130 and I-485 were filed in 2022 and are still pending, even after our AOS interview last month. I also withdrew my 2015 asylum case on my attorney’s advice because my marriage case was pending. After the withdrawal, I received an NTA and am now in removal proceedings. My Master Hearing is scheduled for the end of October 2026. Any recommendations or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. I have attached pictures of my receipt submitted by /u/Same-Knowle”
“Has anyone had an I-290B Motion to Reopen approved after an I-485 denial? Looking for similar experiences. Hi everyone. I'm hoping someone here has been through something similar because the waiting has been really stressful. I entered the U.S. legally on a B1/B2 tourist visa back in 2013. A few months later, my mom returned to Mexico and turned in my I-94 when she crossed the border, but I never left the United States. I've lived here continuously ever since. I finished high school here”
“I wanted to see if anyone has recently had an I-485 & I-130 interview at the Phoenix FO in either April, May or June and if you were approved or what the officer said. I had my interview May 21st and was told my I-485 would be approved within “a couple of weeks” it has now been 8 weeks and still nothing. I-130 was approved 2 days after the interview. Please comment and let me know, thank you! submitted by /u/Junior_Peak4415 [link] [comments]”
“Hello I wanted to start a conversation dedicated specifically to this FO since the memo- so for those who have recently filed (2026 and on). I’ve heard this FO is notoriously slow and just wanted to see what everyone’s timelines look like so we can hopefully get a better idea. Also if anyone has had interviews at this FO, you can tell us how it goes and we can hopefully help each other out with feeling more prepared. Thanks everyone submitted by /u/Imaginary_Mud_8368 [link] [co”
“Timeline I-130 Filed: June 2024 I-485 Filed: June 2024 I-485 Denied: May 2025 I-290B Filed: June 2025 I-290B Dismissed: July 2025 Second I-485 Filed: July 28, 2025 RFE Issued: August 2025 Interview: October 2025 Mandamus Filed: May 2026 Government Served: May 22, 2026 I-130 Approved: June 2026 I-485 Approved: July 15, 2026 I promised myself that if this day ever came, I would come back and share my story. Throughout this journey, I spent countless nights scrolling through Reddit , hoping to find”
“Hi all! Oh my gosh I got notification from uscis that my case was approved. I applied for the cr1 visa as the petitioner. I was surprised that uscis wanted to interview me and a bit worried. I had my interview weeks ago and I just heard back that I got approved! I know I still have a few more steps until my husband comes back like NVC and his interview. I’m just so happy and proud of myself that I can cry 🥹🫶🏻 submitted by /u/Ok_Usual_6954 [link] [comments]”
“I’m an EB I-485 principal applicant. After my fourth FTA0 on July 5, 2026, Emma told me: “Your case is with the National Benefits Center. An interview was requested on 07-06-2026. When scheduled, USCIS will mail the appointment notice.” My case also moved from a non-local field office back to NBC. Has anyone received the same message? How long did it take for the interview to be scheduled, and was it ever waived? submitted by /u/Mysterious_Look_392 [link] [comments]”
“Hello all, I’m based in Texas and I petitioned my mom for 1-485 & I-130 & we applied for Work Authorization Card. We did her biometrics 6/24/2026 and we still haven’t received interview notice. She entered legally on a visa but overstayed. The website just says USCIS is processing your case. Is anyone in a similar boat. Thank you. submitted by /u/Vast-Stock143 [link] [comments]”
“My i485 was sent around June 17th my lawyer said it was sent to the Chicago office. Does anyone know how long it's going to take for me to receive a receipt or for them to process a payment? submitted by /u/Adventurous_Lemon248 [link] [comments]”
“Anyone pending 485 in san jose field office post interview and > 140 days? What options do we have submitted by /u/Routine-Number-7235 [link] [comments]”
“Hello everyone! Our I-130/I-485 case has been pending for about 17 months, and it has now been 9 months since our interview. The case is at the Charlotte FO. According to the USCIS processing times tool, 80% of cases at the Charlotte FO are completed within 16.5 months, so we are now slightly beyond that timeframe. However, I know processing times have increased recently. We’ve already submitted inquiries and contacted our congressional representatives, but the case is still pending. For those w”
“Please only respond if your case if from the Philadelphia office as they’re all different. Our lawyer told us that she hasn’t seen anyone get approved from the Philadelphia office since April so I’m wondering if anyone has. We had our interview June 24th and our I130 was approved the next day but we’re still waiting on the I485. We were told that there’s a hold on accounts from banned countries and the officer wasn’t able to process them right now but should be able to soon. Not sure when that w”
“Hi, I applied i485 under my husband on 6/23/25 and my husband got approved on 10/31/25 and I had my interview on 5/13/26 and still waiting. Interview was only about our mar because our marriage hasn’t been 2 years when we applied. and the officer said you will have the result in 45 days, and the status changed, but no update at all. Is it normal? submitted by /u/Weak_Wedding_4068 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, I’m looking to hear from anyone who has experienced something similar with a marriage-based adjustment of status case. USCIS scheduled our I-485/I-130 interview for September 2025. A few weeks before the appointment, USCIS canceled/descheduled it due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Since then, both the I-485 and I-130 have remained pending, and we have not received a new interview date, an RFE, or any other update. It has now been almost a year since the cancellation. Our attorney ch”
“I get really mixed answers online about bringing a child to the interview. I used to think that it’s actually great evidence to show the officer how we interact as a family but I Also read about some cases where the interview was rescheduled because they brought their child!? Anyone recently had their interview and can give their input? submitted by /u/Ambitious-Muffin-862 [link] [comments]”
“Last week on July 2nd, my combo interview for I-751 and N-400 was scheduled for August. Yesterday, I received a notice said that my appointment was cancelled for both applications. Anyone has experienced this recently? How long do you have to wait for USCIS to reschedule your interview? Ps: My F0 is in San Antonio Texas submitted by /u/RareCold9149 [link] [comments]”
“I just submitted an RFE response and I did not include the cover sheet or the original RFE letter as asked in the document. Did anyone experience the same thing? Did you face delays? Denial? Approval? Please advise submitted by /u/Interesting_Hat_1974 [link] [comments]”
“To be honest, really not sure what is the issue so coming here to get some help. We filed in Jan 2025, my spouse is a USC. We married relatively short time (December 2024), but we have been together for 6 years. We submitted a ton of evidence, pictures with families and friends with 6 years timeline, flight tickets, chats screenshots, joint lease, shared utilities and phone bills, three very strong affidavit letters. I got my EAD and AP in Feb and Jul. I had a G4 before, but was hired by another”
“I’m a pilot in training here in the U.S. and I’ve been trying to move forward with my aviation career, but immigration delays are basically putting everything on hold. I was granted political asylum 14 years ago and I’m currently going through the I-485 adjustment of status process for my green card. My case status has said “Interview Ready to Be Scheduled” since July 11, 2025… and now we’re in July 2026 with absolutely no updates. The hardest part is that airlines and cadet programs keep requir”
“So, I had a Notice to Appear in court today in Texas. I went, but my lawyer couldn’t be with me, so I had to appear with a substitute attorney. Let me just say this: when the ICE prosecutor started pressing her about certain issues, she got nervous and kept saying, “I’m not the primary attorney, and I don’t want to say anything that contradicts the main attorney.” When she said that, I was shocked. So I took the microphone and spoke directly to the ICE prosecutor and the judge. I denied the alle”