Asylum Based i-485

[al3moudi]

has anyone renewed his/her RTD ? and Can I file for a new travel document and travel Internationally with an old valid travel document until the new RTD produces ?

[flando]

has anyone renewed his/her RTD ? and Can I file for a new travel document and travel Internationally with an old valid travel document until the new RTD produces ?

If your old RTD is still valid and satisfy destination's validity requirements (many require 6 months), then yes.

Just note that USCIS will issue RFE requiring you to return your old RTD before they can approve your new I-131.

USCIS will not issue new RTD when your old one is still valid unless it has been returned.

[TiredOfWaiting!]

Thanks for the reply TiredOfWaiting! . Was your I-485 (green card) application pending when you travelled internationally and came back to the US? Have you checked if by any chance it is still pending and was not deemed abandoned? Thanks

It was pending and still is. I called to USCIS already couple of times and they just saying my application is pending. I didn't have any problem with returning back. Plus If you are holding RTD officer can't not let you in the country unless you are thread to the country.

[Bek0107]

The fact the case is taking long to process and lack of other compelling reasons the expedite request would be denied.

Why you want to expedite your case?

My question was not about the reason why expedite request was made, but what to expect after denial. My wait time has changed from 668 days to 58 days after last notice (As of February 27, 2020, fingerprints relating to your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number SRCXXXXXXXXXX, have been applied to your case).

[gtaid1]

has anyone renewed his/her RTD ? and Can I file for a new travel document and travel Internationally with an old valid travel document until the new RTD produces ?

Yes you can. I just did it in Nov. my new RTD is still pending at Nebraska Center. They never ask me for old RTD and I have gotten like 3-4 RTD from them so far. Every 6 month I file for new one because you know most countries required RTD to be valid for 6 month.

however on my return back to US at LAX airport they always take me to secondary, I think the reason is because of traveling with RTD , I just have to wait for them to check everything and answer few simple questions. Then good to go.

[gtaid1]

Hello everybody! I applied 2 weeks ago for I-131 RTD in Texas Dallas because I'm planning a trip in Europe in February, but I received a confirmation Mail from Nebraska service center. It's weird, it's my very first time to receive a mail from USCIS Nebraska.
3/28/2018. Asylum approval
5/1/2019 I-485 Green card application ( 32 months now)
2/25/2020. Fingerprints
12/13/20
usually when I send an application to the USCIS I always get a confirmation mail from Texas USCIS , but this time for my i131 I got a confirmation from Nebraska. am I supposed to worry about it?
Plus, I would like to know how long they take to deliver a Travel document. My trip in Europe is in February, im wondering if they will give me my RTD on time

In the past , when we checked processing times for Texas center , refugee travel document was listed. It’s not listed anymore. In fact , it’s processing times for RTD is only listed under Nebraska .

My guess is , now only Nebraska is processing RTD. And unfortunately it takes 6-8 months to process each application.

[flando]

My question was not about the reason why expedite request was made, but what to expect after denial. My wait time has changed from 668 days to 58 days after last notice (As of February 27, 2020, fingerprints relating to your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number SRCXXXXXXXXXX, have been applied to your case).

Your case will be processed without impact. Just like it does without the expedite request.

Your case has been pending for a while so I would expect some action taken within the next 6 months or so, lacking any security clearance issues. Hopefully sooner.

[flando]

Yes you can. I just did it in Nov. my new RTD is still pending at Nebraska Center. They never ask me for old RTD and I have gotten like 3-4 RTD from them so far. Every 6 month I file for new one because you know most countries required RTD to be valid for 6 month.

however on my return back to US at LAX airport they always take me to secondary, I think the reason is because of traveling with RTD , I just have to wait for them to check everything and answer few simple questions. Then good to go.

USCIS should have asked for your old RTD if when it process your case your old one is still valid.

So just to clarify, your old RTD expired when they approve the new one, right?

[waitingGC]

Yes you can. I just did it in Nov. my new RTD is still pending at Nebraska Center. They never ask me for old RTD and I have gotten like 3-4 RTD from them so far. Every 6 month I file for new one because you know most countries required RTD to be valid for 6 month.

however on my return back to US at LAX airport they always take me to secondary, I think the reason is because of traveling with RTD , I just have to wait for them to check everything and answer few simple questions. Then good to go.

gtaid1 , was your I-485 (green card) application pending when you travelled internationally? Did you have any issue regarding that including having the application being deemed abandoned? Thanks

[Asylee Expert]

Good Afternoon Everyone!

I would hope everyone is doing okay. Ofcourse, just a reminder, the pandemic is still raging and you should protect your own respiratory health by getting vaccinated and wearing a medical grade mask especially in the light of the new emerging variant of COVID-19, the Omicron.

I am happy to report, I have passed the CITIZENSHIP/NATURALIZATION INTERVIEW on December 18, 2021. I am now scheduled to be NATURALIZED AS A US CITIZEN ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2021 per the NOTICE OF NATURALIZATION OATH CEREMONY, FORM N-445. I applied for US CITIZENSHIP in JULY 2021. PERMANENT RESIDENCY approved on OCTOBER 08, 2019, and because it was backdated one year to OCTOBER 18, 2018.

I have come to the end of my IMMIGRATION JOURNEY in the United States. I will be trading my US REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT, FORM I-571 for US PASSPORT. I will apply for it immediately following the ceremony on Wednesday.

APPLIED FOR ASYLUM BASED ON MEMBERSHIP IN PARTICULAR SOCIAL GROUP | SEXUAL ORIENTATION - DECEMBER 2014

ASYLUM INTERVIEW - FEBRUARY 2017

GRANTED ASYLUM - FEBRUARY 2017

BECAME A US PERMANENT RESIDENT THROUGH ASYLUM - OCTOBER 08, 2019 | BACK DATED OCTOBER 08, 2018

APPLIED FOR US CITIZENSHIP/NATURALIZATION - JULY 2021

SCHEDULED FOR US CITIZENSHIP/NATURALIZATION INTERVIEW - NOVEMBER 19, 2021

APPROVED FOR US CITIZENSHIP/NATURALIZATION - DECEMBER 18, 2021

US NATURALIZATION OATH CEREMONY - DEMEMBER 29, 2021

ASYLEE -----------> US PERMANENT RESIDENT ----------------> US NATURALIZED CITIZEN

[GM1985]

gtaid1 , was your I-485 (green card) application pending when you travelled internationally? Did you have any issue regarding that including having the application being deemed abandoned? Thanks

I Travelled while my AOS was pending .. there was no problem at all. as long as you use your RTD.

[GM1985]

good afternoon everyone!

I would hope everyone is doing okay. Ofcourse, just a reminder, the pandemic is still raging and you should protect your own respiratory health by getting vaccinated and wearing a medical grade mask especially in the light of the new emerging variant of covid-19, the omicron.

I am happy to report, i have passed the citizenship/naturalization interview on december 18, 2021. I am now scheduled to be naturalized as a us citizen on wednesday, december 29, 2021 per the notice of naturalization oath ceremony, form n-445. i applied for us citizenship in july 2021. permanent residency approved on october 08, 2019, and because it was backdated one year to october 18, 2018.

I have come to the end of my immigration journey in the united states. i will be trading my us refugee travel document, form i-571 for us passport. i will apply for it immediately following the ceremony on wednesday.

applied for asylum based on membership in particular social group | sexual orientation - december 2014

asylum interview - february 2017

granted asylum - february 2017

became a us permanent resident through asylum - october 08, 2019 | back dated october 08, 2018

applied for us citizenship/naturalization - july 2021

scheduled for us citizenship/naturalization interview - november 19, 2021

approved for us citizenship/naturalization - december 18, 2021

us naturalization oath ceremony - demember 29, 2021

asylee -----------> us permanent resident ----------------> us naturalized citizen

congrats

[waitingGC]

It was pending and still is. I called to USCIS already couple of times and they just saying my application is pending. I didn't have any problem with returning back. Plus If you are holding RTD officer can't not let you in the country unless you are thread to the country.

Tired of waiting , thanks. Did you also use an advance parole? Or only the refugee travel document?

[harmony15]

Hi everyone,

I hope you're having a great holiday.

Quick question - I just received notice that my case was transferred to another office.Has anyone received any?

I applied for an asylum based green card in March 2019 and still waiting. Texas Service Center.

Thanks

[flando]

It was pending and still is. I called to USCIS already couple of times and they just saying my application is pending. I didn't have any problem with returning back. Plus If you are holding RTD officer can't not let you in the country unless you are thread to the country.

Just want to point out that unless you are an US Citizen, the officers always has the right to deny you entry if they found you inadmissible.

RTD or even a green card only give you a permission to apply for admission. that is never a right.

Of course, in reality, unless you committed crimes officers will let you in, though RTD will most likely result in a secondary inspection.