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I-485 on pause for parolees???
Hi, I was wondering if anyone else is having a hard time with their I-485 and I-130 marriage-based applications for parolees. My husband came on parole in 2022 and applied for asylum. In the meantime, we got married to me (USC) in 2024 and I applied for his I-130 and I-485. I have to say, we were called for a marriage-based interview, the officer looked pretty convinced about our marriage authenticity, however no decision was made on either of the forms since our interview on July 9th 2025. I have been listening to various videos on YouTube by various immigration lawyers and I heard some opinions that the I-485s and I-130s are most likely on pause for people on parole, because Trump does not like the fact that Biden let these people in the country. Is that accurate?
I have to mention, in 2022 upon arrival, my husband was fully inspected (detained for 10 days) in miserable conditions and was given only 1 apple and 1 small, bottled water per day. During his "stay", he was allowed to shower only once on the 7th day of detention. There were hundreds of detainees in one small room, cold air blowing, one disgusting toilet on all detainees from that room. It was a very traumatic experience. When he got out from that border detention after 10 days, he was very skinny, lost a lot of weight. He was paroled in, but the CBP officers had the discretion of deporting him back then. Instead, he was paroled in. So why would USCIS now hold this against my husband if CBP were who gave him that parole? Why not honor the document and continue processing the pending I-485 and I-130? I am a USC, so I think this is very unfair, if true. If anyone on parole received an approved I-130 and I-485 in 2025, can you let me know? Thanks in advance.
I have to mention, in 2022 upon arrival, my husband was fully inspected (detained for 10 days) in miserable conditions and was given only 1 apple and 1 small, bottled water per day. During his "stay", he was allowed to shower only once on the 7th day of detention. There were hundreds of detainees in one small room, cold air blowing, one disgusting toilet on all detainees from that room. It was a very traumatic experience. When he got out from that border detention after 10 days, he was very skinny, lost a lot of weight. He was paroled in, but the CBP officers had the discretion of deporting him back then. Instead, he was paroled in. So why would USCIS now hold this against my husband if CBP were who gave him that parole? Why not honor the document and continue processing the pending I-485 and I-130? I am a USC, so I think this is very unfair, if true. If anyone on parole received an approved I-130 and I-485 in 2025, can you let me know? Thanks in advance.
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step child petitions for step mother
Hello,
I would like to petition for my undocumented step mother, but I am 33 years old and my dad married my step mum when I was 24, Can I still petition for my step mother?
I would like to petition for my undocumented step mother, but I am 33 years old and my dad married my step mum when I was 24, Can I still petition for my step mother?
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Adjustment of status problems
On OCt 11, 2020 My mother, younger brother, and I were inspected and allowed into the U.S. to join my stepfather (who was a Permanent Resident at the time). We filed for Adjustment of Status with an attorney, including forms I-130 and I-765.
The attorney did not submit the required I-864 document saying "USCIS will send an RFE for it, just get the application submitted." They believed my stepfather's income was insufficient to support all three of us, which we later discovered was incorrect. Because of this, the case was denied, putting us at risk of going out of status.
Covid was going on, the airports were closed and we were forced to overstay in the country as a family.
The I-130 was approved in September 2020
The attorney told us they would appeal the denial, documented our stories, prepared the paperwork and had us do a notarized signing. They misled us, lied to us and submitted a new case in 2021 instead of filing an appeal.
The EAD was approved for 2 years based on this new case and we thought things were finally going well
September 2022- USCIS sent a RFE for the form I-693 and evidence of lawful admission into the US which was responded to with the I-693 and the evidence of lawful admission.
January 2023 USCIS sent another RFE requesting evidence that we maintained our nonimmigrant status in the US since lawful admission in October 2019 until the date the 2nd case was filed in February 2021. Unfortunately, despite our numerous attempts to reach out, the attorney did not respond, leading to a denial in October 2023 for non-response.
Nov 2023 the attorneys prepared the I-290B for all of us
March 2024 My stepfather naturalized as a US citizen
Since we had lost hope in the attorneys, I submitted new cases for my mother and brother, and my brother's case is actively being reviewed while they have scheduled an interview for my mom. They have received their work permit- so I am not too worried about their pending I-290B as I am confident their cases will be approved.
This leaves me hoping to get an approval from the pending I-290B since I am now over 21 and, from my understanding, cannot file a new I-485.
The I-290b has been pending for over 500 days and I am wondering if there is anything else I can do. I have already sent multiple inquiries and have reached out to local congressman but nothing fruitful came from it.
Would I be able to file a new I-485 since the original I-130 was approved before I turned 21 even though my stepfather wasn't a US citizen at the time? I am just so frustrated with this whole immigration process. Any advice?
The attorney did not submit the required I-864 document saying "USCIS will send an RFE for it, just get the application submitted." They believed my stepfather's income was insufficient to support all three of us, which we later discovered was incorrect. Because of this, the case was denied, putting us at risk of going out of status.
Covid was going on, the airports were closed and we were forced to overstay in the country as a family.
The I-130 was approved in September 2020
The attorney told us they would appeal the denial, documented our stories, prepared the paperwork and had us do a notarized signing. They misled us, lied to us and submitted a new case in 2021 instead of filing an appeal.
The EAD was approved for 2 years based on this new case and we thought things were finally going well
September 2022- USCIS sent a RFE for the form I-693 and evidence of lawful admission into the US which was responded to with the I-693 and the evidence of lawful admission.
January 2023 USCIS sent another RFE requesting evidence that we maintained our nonimmigrant status in the US since lawful admission in October 2019 until the date the 2nd case was filed in February 2021. Unfortunately, despite our numerous attempts to reach out, the attorney did not respond, leading to a denial in October 2023 for non-response.
Nov 2023 the attorneys prepared the I-290B for all of us
March 2024 My stepfather naturalized as a US citizen
Since we had lost hope in the attorneys, I submitted new cases for my mother and brother, and my brother's case is actively being reviewed while they have scheduled an interview for my mom. They have received their work permit- so I am not too worried about their pending I-290B as I am confident their cases will be approved.
This leaves me hoping to get an approval from the pending I-290B since I am now over 21 and, from my understanding, cannot file a new I-485.
The I-290b has been pending for over 500 days and I am wondering if there is anything else I can do. I have already sent multiple inquiries and have reached out to local congressman but nothing fruitful came from it.
Would I be able to file a new I-485 since the original I-130 was approved before I turned 21 even though my stepfather wasn't a US citizen at the time? I am just so frustrated with this whole immigration process. Any advice?
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Spouse Visa - I-130
Hi Everyone,
please mention your Experience of Spousa Visa Time Fram. How much time it takes to get approved from USCIS ? please guys !
I submitted my wife case Feb 2024 and recived and they are saying that they are actively reviewing the case for last 1 year. Anyone who is going through the same ?
please mention your Experience of Spousa Visa Time Fram. How much time it takes to get approved from USCIS ? please guys !
I submitted my wife case Feb 2024 and recived and they are saying that they are actively reviewing the case for last 1 year. Anyone who is going through the same ?
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I-751 and N400 petitions were denied in April
My sister I-751 and N400 petitions were denied in April, but up till now I-751 online account still shows "Fingerprints has been applied to your case" while N-400 shows "Denied" What does this mean. Also, what step can she take to hasten the NTA.
Thank you
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I-485 approved and greencard received but waiver pending
Hi everyone
My greencard has been approved a month ago and I already received my card. However my religious waiver still says: case received. It is nearly impossible to speak to an agent and even if I do, they just send me an automatic email reply.
Anyone experienced something similair?
My greencard has been approved a month ago and I already received my card. However my religious waiver still says: case received. It is nearly impossible to speak to an agent and even if I do, they just send me an automatic email reply.
Anyone experienced something similair?
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Interview Completed
Hello friends, I had my I-485 interview on 9/17, the officer told us our story looks credible and that he will recommend approval. FYI, this interview was my second one after the first was denied. Does anyone know how long it will take for me receiving my green card. Any thoughts will be much appreciated. Thank you!
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I-485 Application
I have submitted the I-485 application along with the other applications likeI-130, I765 and so on. It was mailed by UPS June 06 and received June 10th 2024 with a signer name of CHYBA. We are now at July 31 2024 so it is now over 6 weeks and I have not heard anything and they have not cashed the checks.
Any input from others on this issue???
Any input from others on this issue???
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I693
What do you do if you submitted your i693 form and immigration request you to submit it the 2nd time
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Fees
Can someone confirm the filing fees for me. I’m a bit confuse because my forms were sent back twice saying insufficient money. I submit 1-485 $1440 and I did the i130 online. Also submit i765, i131. Thanks in advance
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