Processing time for green card based on asylum

He filed for his I485 after close to two years of his asylum being approved. The RFE was because of the fact that he forgot to answer few questions regarding whether or not if he traveled outside of the country. Questions related to the I485 application.
 
oliver_68 said:
Hi all,

I will apply soon for green card based on asylum. The USCIS website indicates that the processing time in Texas Service Center is between 7 months to 26 months, which is a huge variation in processing time. Would you guys please share here your asylum green card processing timeline to get a better understanding of the actual processing time?

Thanks!
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I applied in 2020 and I got my green card 1 year later. It’s usually 10-12 months but every case is different
 
The American Immigration Council and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to obtain details about the Trump administration’s suspension of green card applications. This request aims to shed light on how the suspension was carried out and the reasons behind the policy decision. The records requested will help keep the public informed about the administration’s actions and provide greater transparency on this significant immigration issue. We might have some updates in next few days
 
Pblcl said:
I do not know about parking tickets. However, the question is very clear (at least for the form I filed before they change it in 2025).

"Have you ever been arrested, cited, charged, or detained for any reason by any law enforcement official (including but not limited to any US immigration official or any official of the US armed forces or U.S coast gaurd?"

When you get pulled over by the police, you are being detained and not free to go. Even if it is a speeding ticket.

I personally answer YES and I added the details in the supplemental sheet with the appropriate documentation. Yes! Even for a speeding ticket.

Also, I don't know what's your situation. But I applied in 2015 and got approved in 2024. My first and only one ticket in 9+years was in 2019.
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I just want to respectfully point something out. Please be careful about sharing advice when you're not fully sure, especially for something as serious as immigration applications.

I know you said that you personally answered “Yes” and submitted documentation even for a speeding ticket, which is completely your personal decision and that’s fine. But it’s important for others to know that this is not actually required for minor traffic tickets in most cases.

If you read the official instructions for Form I-485, they state very clearly: "In general, you do not need to submit documentation relating to traffic fines and incidents that did not involve an actual physical arrest if the penalty was only a fine of less than $500 or resulted in points on your driver’s license. However, you must submit such documentation if the traffic incident resulted in criminal charges or involved alcohol, drugs, or injury to a person or property.(page 14)"

This means:
  • If you simply received a regular speeding ticket, parking ticket, or similar violation, and
  • You were not arrested, and
  • The fine was less than $500, and
  • It did not involve alcohol, drugs, injury, or serious property damage, then you do not have to disclose it on the I-485 and you do not need to submit any documents about it.
Being pulled over for a traffic violation technically is a “detention” in a legal sense, but USCIS makes it clear they are not concerned with minor traffic stops unless they escalated into something criminal. There is no need to over-report and cause confusion, delays, or unnecessary paperwork.

I just wanted to clarify this for anyone else reading, because submitting extra information that’s not needed can cause delays or even trigger unnecessary Requests for Evidence (RFEs) from USCIS. It’s best to follow what the official instructions say, not based on personal fear or assumptions.
 
Ulaali said:
In the green card application, do we need to reveal minor traffic violations such as the ones classified as municipal ordinance (parking tickets, equipment violation, speeding tickets, etc.)?
If we need to, then how about if those violations were not listed in prior application (i.e., asylum application). If not revealing them was okay under previous administration, is it safe to not reveal them under current administration?
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You don't need to. The instuctions state very clearly that minor traffic violations without an arrest or criminal charge don't need to be listed. Read my previous comment with more details :) hope it helps
 
tobbyfp said:
I just want to respectfully point something out. Please be careful about sharing advice when you're not fully sure, especially for something as serious as immigration applications.

I know you said that you personally answered “Yes” and submitted documentation even for a speeding ticket, which is completely your personal decision and that’s fine. But it’s important for others to know that this is not actually required for minor traffic tickets in most cases.

If you read the official instructions for Form I-485, they state very clearly: "In general, you do not need to submit documentation relating to traffic fines and incidents that did not involve an actual physical arrest if the penalty was only a fine of less than $500 or resulted in points on your driver’s license. However, you must submit such documentation if the traffic incident resulted in criminal charges or involved alcohol, drugs, or injury to a person or property.(page 14)"

This means:
  • If you simply received a regular speeding ticket, parking ticket, or similar violation, and
  • You were not arrested, and
  • The fine was less than $500, and
  • It did not involve alcohol, drugs, injury, or serious property damage, then you do not have to disclose it on the I-485 and you do not need to submit any documents about it.
Being pulled over for a traffic violation technically is a “detention” in a legal sense, but USCIS makes it clear they are not concerned with minor traffic stops unless they escalated into something criminal. There is no need to over-report and cause confusion, delays, or unnecessary paperwork.

I just wanted to clarify this for anyone else reading, because submitting extra information that’s not needed can cause delays or even trigger unnecessary Requests for Evidence (RFEs) from USCIS. It’s best to follow what the official instructions say, not based on personal fear or assumptions.
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You are right but if someone does provide that information, there is no harm in that either.
 
tobbyfp said:
I just want to respectfully point something out. Please be careful about sharing advice when you're not fully sure, especially for something as serious as immigration applications.

I know you said that you personally answered “Yes” and submitted documentation even for a speeding ticket, which is completely your personal decision and that’s fine. But it’s important for others to know that this is not actually required for minor traffic tickets in most cases.

If you read the official instructions for Form I-485, they state very clearly: "In general, you do not need to submit documentation relating to traffic fines and incidents that did not involve an actual physical arrest if the penalty was only a fine of less than $500 or resulted in points on your driver’s license. However, you must submit such documentation if the traffic incident resulted in criminal charges or involved alcohol, drugs, or injury to a person or property.(page 14)"

This means:
  • If you simply received a regular speeding ticket, parking ticket, or similar violation, and
  • You were not arrested, and
  • The fine was less than $500, and
  • It did not involve alcohol, drugs, injury, or serious property damage, then you do not have to disclose it on the I-485 and you do not need to submit any documents about it.
Being pulled over for a traffic violation technically is a “detention” in a legal sense, but USCIS makes it clear they are not concerned with minor traffic stops unless they escalated into something criminal. There is no need to over-report and cause confusion, delays, or unnecessary paperwork.

I just wanted to clarify this for anyone else reading, because submitting extra information that’s not needed can cause delays or even trigger unnecessary Requests for Evidence (RFEs) from USCIS. It’s best to follow what the official instructions say, not based on personal fear or assumptions.
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You are absolutely right. I learned something today. I really appreciate you pointed that out. I hope that doesn't screw my application. I meant, in the worse case they can see I am 100% transparent. So...
 
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