Processing time for green card based on asylum
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Asylum and was granted Aug 2021
Rim7474
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Most likely there is discrepancy between your initial information and what you indicated in your current case. Also they want to make sure that you still need asylum status. Sometimes situations change in seekers countries and they consider that you don’t need asylum status anymore but it’s not common
Maintain a positive outlook. On occasion, USCIS arranges interviews to verify dates and addresses. From what I've learned, USCIS typically won't revoke your asylum status unless they uncover fraudulent activities. If there's information omitted in your I-485 application that you previously included in your I-589 application, USCIS may still need to confirm it with you. Stay optimistic and get ready for the interview. Consider seeking advice from an attorney or conducting thorough research, which can involve exploring resources on YouTube, Reddit, forums, and websites like Asylumist.com
FYI - Once NBC forwards your case to the field office for a decision, they will contact you to schedule an interview. As I mentioned before, it's essential to be prepared by gathering all your I-589-related documents and any supporting evidence you may have.
I wish you all the best !
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I-485 interviews are a common. I've found that they can often be quite brief, typically lasting only 20-30 minutes. USCIS arranges these interviews to confirm and validate specific details, such as omitted addresses, dates, or any other necessary information.
Rim7474
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It’s not common for asylum based
Bumfuzzle
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Been there, done that!
Please refer to my profile.
In my case, it took about a month from scheduling an interview to my interview.
The interview is tied to ALL questions on your Form I-485, no more, no less. You can make changes from YES to NO and vice versa. The exact time I spent with the interviewer was around 45 minutes. but the interview itself only lasted about 15 minutes or less. I was in and out.
At the end of the interview, the interviewer told me that my medical exam had expired and I needed a new one. I submitted a new physical and was approved for AOS.
Best Luck...
I've seen a bunch of folks, just like @Bumfuzzle. The interviewer mainly wants to double-check stuff, but it's still a good idea to be as ready as we were for our asylum interview.
Bumfuzzle
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Yes Ze33, because your eligibility for asylum is at this point an implied foreclosure, this has been decided and settled. But the interview is more like the I-485 INTERVIEW Q&A. This Q&A is a general overview of some of the most common questions concerning the adjustment of status interview process. USCIS doesn't expect you to memorize your answers or respond verbatim as was initially the case in the i-485. All USCIS interviewer expects of you is to answer the questions to the best of your ability and, more importantly, honestly. If you just answer honestly and keep your answers short, you have nothing to worry about.
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I looked at form i-485 form again and saw questions related to places of employment, address changes, marital history, and general questions about criminal acts and violations. does that pretty much sum up the interview? @Bumfuzzle
Bumfuzzle
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Refer to your own I-485 form, a copy of the one you completed and submitted to USCIS, review it carefully. Familiarize yourself with your answers and stick to it. If a YES answer should be replaced with a NO answer, explain to them the reason. that's it !
Bumfuzzle
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Mine also has no such features. The form is periodically updated, for fraud and security reasons, against fakes.Question about the back of the green card: does the 3rd line have to include the father's and mother's initials? I was curious about the back of the card and did some research and it showed that.
Mine doesn't have their initials - it only includes my first and last name.
would appreciate any response!thank you, and much love to you all!!
Enjoy your card and do not worry about things like that.
Rim7474
Member
Hello folks. Has anyone experienced that your case was transferred to other field offices after submitting medical RFE? Which happened to me uscis received my RFE almost 2 months ago and today I called customer support they told me that my case was transferred very recently to NJ field office although I’ve been living in Florida. Let me know guys if you have any similar things please
David12345
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We are in the same boat. If the case was transferred the field office (FO) which is far from your mailing address, that means the USCIS don't think your case need an interview, vice versa. Being tranferred to the FO doesn't guarantee it would be approved soon. Whatever, this is a good sign, indicating that your case has made great progress.
Rim7474
Member
Thanks for sharing this. I wonder how long you have been in the case status I mean after transferring your case to field office and have you already submitted your RFE ?
David12345
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I sent i693 with i485 documents. My case has been in the FO for a week.
Rim7474
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Ok brother just keep in loop and share your updates please
Oky41
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I did the same thing for my i485 with i693. How did you know they transferred your case to FO? Does it say in your status?