Asylum Based i-485

[mmbt]

Well, there is always a chance your application will be wrongfully rejected.

Chances are very low, and you won't loose anything (other than the shipping cost maybe).

Considering the current processing time of almost 1 year, you should for sure send it in now.

Yes. I actually sent it a few weeks ago and I was waiting for the receipt confirmation because I definitely thought it could be denied and sent back, but I actually got the receipt letter on the mail this week. Fingers crossed!

[mmbt]

What will happen if I get a passport from my home country after receiving my LPR? Would it cause any problems during my naturalization?

I honestly wouldn't risk it. I have heard that most people don't have an issue, but there is a big possibility that it does arise questions and you have to be prepared to answer them.

Even when you apply to the Refugee Travel Document, there is a question that says:

"Since you were accorded refugee/asylee status, have you ever:

3.a. Returned to the country names above?
3.b. Applied for and/or obtained a national passport, passport renewal, or entry permit for that country?"

This is obviously referring to the country to are an aylee from. I know the RTD is a pain the neck myself for many reasons but it really is the safest option.

[flando]

I honestly wouldn't risk it. I have heard that most people don't have an issue, but there is a big possibility that it does arise questions and you have to be prepared to answer them.

Even when you apply to the Refugee Travel Document, there is a question that says:

"Since you were accorded refugee/asylee status, have you ever:

3.a. Returned to the country names above?
3.b. Applied for and/or obtained a national passport, passport renewal, or entry permit for that country?"

This is obviously referring to the country to are an aylee from. I know the RTD is a pain the neck myself for many reasons but it really is the safest option.

From a legal point of view, there is no ban that says you cannot.

However it depends on your asylum case and what your government knows about you.

The safest bet is clearly not to apply for it after your get citizenship. However I even applied for it when my asylum case is pending and explained to USCIS without problems. You just have to be honest, and especially during LPR status, if you have a compelling need and it does not contradict your case, you should be ok.

[waitingGC]

AAVO is nothing but scam.

They don't know what they are talking about.

You don't need their permission to use your passport unless the law specifically bans you doing so, such as when you are refugee and the law says you have to apply permission in the form of a RTD.

That said, advising you not to use national passport is always a safer bet, though not necessarily makes that much of a difference unless you are in special situation.

Thanks for the reply Flando. What do you think they may be basing on to suggest against using the passport? We already discussed that there is nothing in the law that prevents one LPR former asylee from using their national passport but if those attorney in AVVO say so, they must be basing on something (even though not really official or material).

[waitingGC]

From a legal point of view, there is no ban that says you cannot.

However it depends on your asylum case and what your government knows about you.

The safest bet is clearly not to apply for it after your get citizenship. However I even applied for it when my asylum case is pending and explained to USCIS without problems. You just have to be honest, and especially during LPR status, if you have a compelling need and it does not contradict your case, you should be ok.

Thanks for sharing your experience Flando.

I guess you meant "The safest bet is clearly not to apply for it after your get ASYLUM", right?

Also, you mentioned if you have a "compelling reason". Can just travel to a third country (not COP) on vacation be considered a compelling reason?

I have my national passport valid until I apply for US citizenship (no need to renew it). Also, the last time I renewed it was even before applying for asylum (my passport has a really long validity period). So I do not think I will ever need to renew it but I will want to use it to travel (with my LPR) to a third neutral country for vacation.

[rainbowdash199]

Hi folks...i applied Asylum based 10/2020 then after 2 years waited in Texas, Uscis send my file to NBC 4 months ago and still waiting..no change....Any information? what is the processing time after transferring to NBC for asylum base i 485? any information or experince?

[harmony15]

Hi everyone,

Quick Question: I'm applying for a travel document (Form I- 131) and wanted to find out if green card holders (asylee based) can apply for a re-entry permit thats valid for two years?

Thanks so much!

[flando]

Hi everyone,

Quick Question: I'm applying for a travel document (Form I- 131) and wanted to find out if green card holders (asylee based) can apply for a re-entry permit thats valid for two years?

Thanks so much!

Yes of course - asylum based LPR has the same rights of other LPRs.

However you need to pay 3X the fee.

[flando]

Thanks for sharing your experience Flando.

I guess you meant "The safest bet is clearly not to apply for it after your get ASYLUM", right?

Also, you mentioned if you have a "compelling reason". Can just travel to a third country (not COP) on vacation be considered a compelling reason?

I have my national passport valid until I apply for US citizenship (no need to renew it). Also, the last time I renewed it was even before applying for asylum (my passport has a really long validity period). So I do not think I will ever need to renew it but I will want to use it to travel (with my LPR) to a third neutral country for vacation.

Travel with your existing passport (that USCIS knew) after getting green card has minimal risks.

What i mean "compelling reason" is when you want to renew your passport after getting green card. Leisure travel generally is not "compelling" to me considering some potential complications. Though legally speaking it's not something you cannot do.

[martin24]

Travel with your existing passport (that USCIS knew) after getting green card has minimal risks.

What i mean "compelling reason" is when you want to renew your passport after getting green card. Leisure travel generally is not "compelling" to me considering some potential complications. Though legally speaking it's not something you cannot do.

Thanks for advice

[GCsick]

Hi budies,
Wait is over. Thanks everybody. Thanks to support and sympathy.
Here is my timeline:-

September 19, 2022 We approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

September 16, 2022 We ordered your new card.

September 2, 2022 My Spouse case was approved.

February 26, 2021 The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, were taken.

February 4, 2021 We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case.

[Hope19]

[QUOTE=GCsick;n789133]Hi budies,
Wait is over. Thanks everybody. Thanks to support and sympathy.
Here is my timeline:-

September 19, 2022 We approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

September 16, 2022 We ordered your new card.

September 2, 2022 My Spouse case was approved.

February 26, 2021 The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, were taken.

February 4, 2021 We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case.

congratulations on your approval. Do you mind sharing when you submitted your application and if your case was transferred to a field office? Thanks

[delayedGC]

hello everyone
just wondering has anyone here been in these situation.
my timeline:
25th november 2020: received application to adjust status i485 ( based on asylum approved a year ago )
29th Jan 2021: fingerprints relating to your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status have been applied to your case.

no any movement since
then , April 11, 2022 : application for i131 , refugee travel document was received .
on sep 12,2022: expedite request for 131 was received. you will receive a decision or notice of further action shortly.
today: sep 30 , 2022: we closed your Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, because the applicant or petitioner received a status or benefit through other means.

i have not received any benefits through any other means.

[27march]

hello everyone
just wondering has anyone here been in these situation.
my timeline:
25th november 2020: received application to adjust status i485 ( based on asylum approved a year ago )
29th Jan 2021: fingerprints relating to your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status have been applied to your case.

no any movement since
then , April 11, 2022 : application for i131 , refugee travel document was received .
on sep 12,2022: expedite request for 131 was received. you will receive a decision or notice of further action shortly.
today: sep 30 , 2022: we closed your Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, because the applicant or petitioner received a status or benefit through other means.

i have not received any benefits through any other means.

Did you get your green card? That's very unique, I haven't seen anything like this before. Please keep use updated. Thank you

[delayedGC]

Did you get your green card? That's very unique, I haven't seen anything like this before. Please keep use updated. Thank you

NO, my i485 still shows as pending .no any movement since jan 29, 2021. my case is on NBC.
i talked to USCIS .the lady said my case adjudicating officer made a mistake on my decision. she submitted a service request and asked me to wait for email response until 10/11/2022.
i do not know what else can i do if i do not get any response from them .