Immigrants Navigate US Citizenship Hurdles
10 posts across 2 communities in the last 60 days; 80% from r/USCIS.
“Is this normal?? What’s going on? Why is it taking so long? My local consulate rep says there’s a government shut down?”
“Daca recipient 🤍🦋 Nationality: Mexico 🇲🇽 Lawyer used only for application not for Interview Married: Nov 2024 Submit date: Aug 31, 2026 Biometrics appointment sent: Sep 5, 2026 Biometrics taken: Sep 25, 2026 Interview appointment sent: Sep 30, 2026 Interview: Oct 14, 2026 @…”
“Alguien sabe si los permisos de trabajo están parados? No veo que avance.. envié paquete desde principios de julio, realicé biométricos en agosto y sigo a la espera. Alguien sabe de un tiempo estimado en Florida? Pd. Entrada legal a Estados Unidos y matrimonio con ciudadana…”
Several posts detail the complex and often frustrating process of obtaining U.S. citizenship, including concerns about biometric appointments, EAD approvals, and navigating legal requirements for marriage-based applications. Users express anxiety and seek reassurance regarding timelines and potential issues.
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“Daca recipient 🤍🦋 Nationality: Mexico 🇲🇽 Lawyer used only for application not for Interview Married: Nov 2024 Submit date: Aug 31, 2026 Biometrics appointment sent: Sep 5, 2026 Biometrics taken: Sep 25, 2026 Interview appointment sent: Sep 30, 2026 Interview: Oct 14, 2026 @ Los…”
“Alguien sabe si los permisos de trabajo están parados? No veo que avance.. envié paquete desde principios de julio, realicé biométricos en agosto y sigo a la espera. Alguien sabe de un tiempo estimado en Florida? Pd. Entrada legal a Estados Unidos y matrimonio con ciudadana americana submitted by /u/thebravestsoldier [link] [comments]”
“EAD Approval Submitted Aug 4, 2026 Biometrics Appointment Aug 25,2026 EAD Silent Update Sep 25, 2026 EAD Approval Sep 26, 2026 (8:44AM) EAD Card Generated Oct 1, 2026 EAD Card on Hand Oct 3, 2026 FO: Norfolk,VA No updates for the I-485 until now Oct 7, 2026 submitted by /u/minrixxi_ [link] [comments]”
“Les cuento un poco de mi caso, llegue al pais con visa J1, hice cambio a F1 pero solicitaban demasiado dinero y documentación de respaldo asi que desisti de ella y solicité asilo. Hace un mes aproximadamente mi caso de Uscis fue transferido a EOIR primero tenia la audiencia master en noviembre de forma virtual pero ahora la transfirieron a enero del 2027 con el juez tyler wood presencial en Denver y no saben la angustia que me genera todo esto, que opinan? No saben lo feliz que me hace ver como”
“Envié mis documentos el 09 de marzo, en abril me tomaron huellas, en mayo tuve la entrevista, el 22 de mayo fue aprobada la I130. Desde ahí sigue en proceso la i485,i131,i765 ya son más de 120 días y no eh recibido nada aún. No se que hacer 😔 submitted by /u/GazelleRealistic3585 [link] [comments]”
“How much time does it take for the oath to be scheduled after the approval is received at the N400 naturalization interview? Any recent experiences? please advise. I did some research around this bit did not able to get any data submitted by /u/AdBackground934 [link] [comments]”
“Is this normal?? What’s going on? Why is it taking so long? My local consulate rep says there’s a government shut down? submitted by /u/False_Technology7328 [link] [comments]”
“I applied c08 EAD for initial EAD on Aug 18 But 3 days later. USCIS has approved my application. I am so excited 🥹 I am in Los Angeles. Most people from my country are uber drivers or did some renovation work. I previously worked a programmer, but it was not my desired job. Do you have any advice on how I could find a job, especially for newbies. I am fluent in English so I can communicate with people. submitted by /u/Alarmed-Craft-5678 [link] [comments]”
“Hola, soy extranjera con visa estudiantil y quiero solicitar el certificado de discapacidad pero no se si puedo alcanzar el 33%. Me dicen que si pero no tengo idea. Tengo una malformación en la rodilla, mi patela se fusionó y no puedo doblar mi rodilla mas de como 15 grados. Me duele mucho cuando intento doblarla (ni lo hago pq la verdad que no puedo) y cuando me siento con la pierna estirada por mucho tiempo, se me tensa y me duele mucho, en especial al caminar. Me cuesta subir y bajar gradas,”
“Hey all, I am, according to my calculations, eligible to apply for citizenship ever since July 29, i.e., it's been 15 days. However, I wanted to give myself a little extra slack for the 1,095 days of requirements and wanted to put in my application either August 22 (3 weeks + 3 days) or 29 (4 weeks + 3 days). Today, while double checking my calculations in preparation, I realized that the application website allows you to start formulating it and that you'd have 60 days to submit it (acc”
“Specifics: fingerprinted a year ago in august and no other movement for the work permit. Status: from Cuba came during the 80s asylum seeking, Currently checking in yearly because have a deportation order. Checked in on March with no issues. Is this normal? This is the first year this has happened. Can’t renew license due to status so can’t work, can’t drive? Florida Help! submitted by /u/romowearsblackk [link] [comments]”
“Hey guys, I am a U.S. citizen in the process of gathering evidence to submit an I-130 for my wife who is a Mexican citizen. We have a lot of evidence of our relationship that is in Spanish, such as marriage certificate, wedding venue contract, communication screenshots, affidavits, etc. I know the following: 1. Documents in a foreign language must be translated to English and both must be included in the packet. 2. The translator must be fluent in both languages, though not necessarily a profess”
“I485 (EB2) and i765 filed in October 2025. Biometrics completed in November. Ead approved today 07/11. I485 last api was 07/02. Do people typical have ead approved before GC, I thought they will be approved together, considering the timing. submitted by /u/AtomicChess [link] [comments]”
“Me trajeron a estudiar acá a los 14 con mi visa de turista, estoy graduada high school aquí y entré con 17 al college, pero me salí a los 18, todo eso fue y ha sido en Zona fronteriza, por lo que casi nunca actualice mi I-94 por que no viajaba más allá de las 75 millas permitidas, los últimos 2 años si lo actualice por viajes lejos pero normal, yo entraba y salía normal, mi visa aun no vence, la última vez que cruce fue hace 2 meses y a los 19 días se entrar me casé con mi esposo ciudadano, teng”