Asylum Based i-485

[flando]

Hi -
I cannot tell you that but I'm just stating a fact.
You constantly worry and complain about delays will do absolutely nothing and it actually harm your health and make the wait even worse.

Who told you or gave you a right to make these general statements about ME CONSTANTLY worrying about my case?
First of all, I waited for 43 months after I wrote my first post without any complaints. I just shared my story.

it actually harm your health and make the wait even worse.

Please don’t worry about my health and the way I am spending my personal life. It is not your business, especially when we are not wearing the same shoes and you have NO Idea what WE are ALL going threw.
I decided to join this forum to talk with people who feel vulnerable, hurt, or upset with a system that doesn’t work right.

Clearly from the recent trend you can see that the cases are moving.

Clearly - wait, what? Clearly to you? I can CLEARLY see that I paid thousands of dollars, survived in a new country, here for almost ten years, and CLEARLY feeling frustration, pain, and many other emotions that you can’t relate to. CLEARLY - is not a word that we can use at all in this topic

Like I said, you have basically two choices (generally speaking) -

1. Sue DHS;
2. Wait.

Sue - amazing advice to all of us. Can we have more info about this process? - How to sue DHS? If you know - please share/ Maybe you know statistics, maybe you know good lowers who know how to write proper mandamus? Where is this information? We only get you your second point
WAIT - this is what you wrote 200+ times to distract people and make them feel hopeless. Because it helps to have fewer cases against USCIS!

I'm pretty confident if you wait patiently, your cases will be processed soon within the next 6-12 months.

Again who are you - to give me that Guarantee?
I feel like USCIS hired you - to calm people in the Forums like this.

Forget about it and time will go much faster.

What about you not answering me and instead of posting WAIT WAIT WAIT - do your job and help people from here who are waiting for years and have family issues - push their cases further. That would be much more human and helpful.

Also if you have any specific case / law related questions, feel free to ask. But my point is complain about delay will do nothing to help anyone.

If you are working for USCIS - let them know that some people had travel documents.
When I applied a year ago to see my sister wedding in September, it took 12 months for USCIS to reprint my document.
Now it takes 12,5 months (extra two weeks) TO PRINT AGAIN what I already had!!!!!
On top of that - if you want to apply again - you need to submit your travel document!
But if you submit your travel document - you don’t have it for more than a year!
Talk to your co-workers and tell me to WAIT again!
And thank them for me not seeing my family even in a third-party country!
Because it takes them 12,5 months to press PRINT! (I had the same document before!)

Well, sorry to hear that.

but it's also amazing to me how people shows zero token of appreciation and get lost in the fact that you are currently enjoying one of the best immigration status in the US (next only to LPR). Pretty much other than international travel, you have a de facto LPR status.

Now that you have asked, I do see a need to tell that I go through F1, H1b, employment based green card as well as the whole asylum process that took years if not decades.

I would say I waited longer than most of the folks here and I have "suffered" much more than many of you have endured within the US and outside, though I'm lucky enough to not having any security concerns that delays the case, among other privileges I have enjoyed.

Of course it's your personal life, do whatever with it. However I do not recommend you complain here as the negativity will influence others who are waiting and will not change a thing.

Also - if you want to sue, ask an attorney. You just need to pay the fee to shorten your pain. If that's what you desire, do it. Otherwise, no choice but to wait.

Lastly, each case is different. A very small percentage of all cases get delayed pretty bad, normally those that's pending security or other clearance. Besides those, if you browse this forum, you will see plenty of old cases moving to local office and being addressed right now.

[Ivan1990]

Hi -

I cannot tell you that but I'm just stating a fact.

You constantly worry and complain about delays will do aboustely nothing and it actually harm your health and make the wait even worse.

Clearly from the recent trend you can see that the cases are moving.

Like I said, you have basically two choices (generally speaking) -

1. Sue DHS;

2. Wait.

I'm pretty confident if you wait patiently, your cases will be processed soon within the next 6-12 months.

Forget about it and time will go much faster.

Also if you have any specific case / law related questions, feel free to ask. But my point is complain about delay will do nothing to help anyone.

Hi -
I cannot tell you that but I'm just stating a fact.
You constantly worry and complain about delays will do absolutely nothing and it actually harm your health and make the wait even worse.

Who told you or gave you a right to make these general statements about ME CONSTANTLY worrying about my case?
First of all, I waited for 43 months after I wrote my first post without any complaints. I just shared my story.

it actually harm your health and make the wait even worse.

Please don’t worry about my health and the way I am spending my personal life. It is not your business, especially when we are not wearing the same shoes and you have NO Idea what WE are ALL going threw.
I decided to join this forum to talk with people who feel vulnerable, hurt, or upset with a system that doesn’t work right.

Clearly from the recent trend you can see that the cases are moving.

Clearly - wait, what? Clearly to you? I can CLEARLY see that I paid thousands of dollars, survived in a new country, here for almost ten years, and CLEARLY feeling frustration, pain, and many other emotions that you can’t relate to. CLEARLY - is not a word that we can use at all in this topic

Like I said, you have basically two choices (generally speaking) -

1. Sue DHS;
2. Wait.

Sue - amazing advice to all of us. Can we have more info about this process? - How to sue DHS? If you know - please share/ Maybe you know statistics, maybe you know good lowers who know how to write proper mandamus? Where is this information? We only get you your second point
WAIT - this is what you wrote 200+ times to distract people and make them feel hopeless. Because it helps to have fewer cases against USCIS!

I'm pretty confident if you wait patiently, your cases will be processed soon within the next 6-12 months.

Again who are you - to give me that Guarantee?
I feel like USCIS hired you - to calm people in the Forums like this.

Forget about it and time will go much faster.

What about you not answering me and instead of posting WAIT WAIT WAIT - do your job and help people from here who are waiting for years and have family issues - push their cases further. That would be much more human and helpful.

Also if you have any specific case / law related questions, feel free to ask. But my point is complain about delay will do nothing to help anyone.

If you are working for USCIS - let them know that some people had travel documents.
When I applied a year ago to see my sister wedding in September, it took 12 months for USCIS to reprint my document.
Now it takes 12,5 months (extra two weeks) TO PRINT AGAIN what I already had!!!!!
On top of that - if you want to apply again - you need to submit your travel document!
But if you submit your travel document - you don’t have it for more than a year!
Talk to your co-workers and tell me to WAIT again!
And thank them for me not seeing my family even in a third-party country!
Because it takes them 12,5 months to press PRINT! (I had the same document before!)

[flando]

Hi, Flando,

I have a question. I can see that you have been very active here in the last several months. And the main point that you recommend to everyone here - is to "Sit tight and wait."

Are you a USCIS worker who needs to calm down everyone here to have fewer court cases against bureaucracy in a system, or are you a person who is looking for help?

Hi -

I cannot tell you that but I'm just stating a fact.

You constantly worry and complain about delays will do aboustely nothing and it actually harm your health and make the wait even worse.

Clearly from the recent trend you can see that the cases are moving.

Like I said, you have basically two choices (generally speaking) -

1. Sue DHS;

2. Wait.

I'm pretty confident if you wait patiently, your cases will be processed soon within the next 6-12 months.

Forget about it and time will go much faster.

Also if you have any specific case / law related questions, feel free to ask. But my point is complain about delay will do nothing to help anyone.

[waitingGC]

Hi. I have my green card and valid refugee travel document (RTD). I plan to visit Canada and enter by air and I am wondering if anyone had a recent experience flying to Canada with their green card and RTD only. Do I need to apply for an eTA? Thanks

[Ivan1990]

Nothing is gonna help you other than file a lawsuit or wait.

Absent of inadmissibility issues you should expect a decision shortly.

You will get nothing but frustration by posting and thinking like this.

Just forget about it and go on with your good life. You will be delighted.

Hi, Flando,

I have a question. I can see that you have been very active here in the last several months. And the main point that you recommend to everyone here - is to "Sit tight and wait."

Are you a USCIS worker who needs to calm down everyone here to have fewer court cases against bureaucracy in a system, or are you a person who is looking for help?

[flando]

I submitted my rfe to Kendall office and its been 2 months now and no response. Really frustrating.

Nothing is gonna help you other than file a lawsuit or wait.

Absent of inadmissibility issues you should expect a decision shortly.

You will get nothing but frustration by posting and thinking like this.

Just forget about it and go on with your good life. You will be delighted.

[MrAnonymous]

I submitted my rfe to Kendall office and its been 2 months now and no response. Really frustrating.

[flando]

Hello!!

Does anybody knows what's the timeline for NBC? My application has been on fingerprints taken since may 2021.

Hopefully, it won't take much longer.

Thank you

it's irrelevant. nobody knows when your case will be processed.

But as you can see someone just posted before you, the less you worry about it the better. I'm sure one day you woke up your case will be processed.

that day will come soon.

Sit tight and wait.

[xtovar]

Hello!!

Does anybody knows what's the timeline for NBC? My application has been on fingerprints taken since may 2021.

Hopefully, it won't take much longer.

Thank you

[alexkim]

Hello, guys. My permanent resident application (form I-485) has been transferred to an asylum office. I would like to share with you my timeline. Hope it will help to somebody in same situation.

My timeline:
January 3, 2018 - Asylum case approved
August 8, 2018 - filled asylum based form I-485
February 21, 2019 - Case been transferred to an Asylum Office
March 21, 2020 - Asylum office has completed all action on your case. Contac the Los Angeles USCIS Office for a status update on your Form I-485
February 24, 2022 - Case was transferred and a new office has jurisdiction. Transferred to National Benefit Center.
May 3, 2022 - Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview. As of May 3, 2022, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number LIN…., for an interview. We will schedule your interview and send you a notice.
May 20, 2022 - Interview scheduled
July 7, 2022 - Interview in USCIS Los Angeles field office
July 15, 2022 - I-485 was Approved and new card has been produced
July 19, 2022 - we mailed your new card for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number LIN0000000000, to the address you gave us.

[mmbt]

IT'S HAPPENING!!!!

I woke up on Saturday to the news that an action had been taken on my case. It's a Request for Additional Evidence, probably the medical exams (I sent mine with the application). This means my case has finally been adjudicated to an immigration officer, and I'm so happy! I almost couldn't believe it, as I've been waiting since September 2019.

This might be just a coincidence, but I contacted my congressman on April and received a reply on June, saying how USCIS was aware of the "delay" and that my case was pending adjudication to an officer. If you haven't done this I recommend doing so, it's free, you have nothing to lose, and if it doesn't help it won't hurt your case either.

Will keep updating this timeline:

September 12, 2019 We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our Texas Service Center location is working on your case.
February 27, 2020 The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, were taken.
January 21, 2022 Your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, was transferred to another office for processing.
January 25, 2022 We transferred your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to another USCIS office that now has jurisdiction over your case.
July 16, 2022 Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent

I also noticed in case tracker that a lot of neighboring cases got some movement, whether is RFE or approval. For reference, I'm in FL. There is hope folks!!!!!!

[whereismygc]

I know this has been discussed here multiple times but I figured I’d ask again ( maybe something’s changed?! Also would be a good refresher for the new readers)
so my questions is : if a green card holder ( asylum based) needs to travel to a third country ( not country of origin) but due to delayed RTD (travel document) has to use current passport , would he / she face any negative consequences upon returning back to US or anytime in future (for example when applying for naturalization) ? If yes, what kind of consequences those might be ? I lean towards this being not a problem, but would appreciate if people here could share their opinions/ experiences about this! Thank you.

[flando]

I sent my application in April 2019 which was more then one year after asylum was granted.
I received my receipt in May 2019 from Texas center.
Fingerprints done in July 2019. I have never heard anything since then.
It is frustrating to say the least

Frustrating as it is, you are making it worse by constantly thinking about it.

There are two important things.

One - you are better off than most immigrants, who have much less flexibility than asylees;

secondly, nothing gonna help you here other than to either spend the money and sue DHS, or just forget about it and wait.

[maratathi]

I sent my application in April 2019 which was more then one year after asylum was granted.
I received my receipt in May 2019 from Texas center.
Fingerprints done in July 2019. I have never heard anything since then.
It is frustrating to say the least

[cmas95]

Congrats!! Did they send any inquiry on medical or call you for an interview?

Here is my timeline guys. My case was originally in TSC and transferred to NBC and then Queens Field Office got RFE notice April 8 and sent the response April 20 now the last step I am waiting my card to be mailed

June 28, 2022 Case Was Approved
June 25, 2022 We ordered your new card.
January 27, 2022 We transferred your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to another USCIS office that now has jurisdiction over your case.
January 26, 2022 Your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, was transferred to another office for processing.
July 17, 2020 The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, were taken.
May 1, 2020 We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our Texas Service Center location is working on your case.
April 28, 2020 We received your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.