Waiting Asylum decision

Here's an update from me. I think I got approved; waiting for the official letter in the mailbox.

Chicago
Timeline:
2019/12 initial filing
2020/02 receipt and fingerprint
2020/03 interview
2020/10 notice of intent to deny (NOID)
2020/12 rebuttal filed
2022/04 follow-up interview
2022/05 fees were waived --> decision was mailed

Note: I'm in valid student status in the whole process and filed the initial application within 1 year.

Tips:
1. Get a lawyer/attorney to prepare your case. If you cannot afford, get a free one.
2. Be honest and well organized.
3. Congressman can help with your case, and I think it really works.
4. Mandamus lawsuit is your final option to move your case forward, but it's expensive.
5. Get a job/education. It's for your mental health.
6. Apply for a copy of your A-file after 1 month of your interview. AO made decision right after your interview which subjects to supervisory review. You can get your initial decision in your FOIA A-file record and your interview transcript. This is also an important file when you want to consult with a lawyer. Refer to first.uscis.gov for more details.
7. I-94 travel record "No record" is a positive sign.
8. Claim based solely on "well founded future persecution" can win, such as my case, but it is much more difficult. Please google "Mogharrabi test" for more details about how to demonstrate your claim.
9. Please make yourself confident to say "I don't know" or "I don't remember", rather than giving any fake or exaggerated answer at your interview.
10. You can always supplement your case as long as you haven't got your final denial or referral, but you need a lawyer.
11. Again, honesty is the best policy, please remember this.
12. If you didn't observe "I-765" related information in your online decision message, it will be a negative decision. Otherwise it'll be approval.
 
kongzh95 said:
Here's an update from me. I think I got approved; waiting for the official letter in the mailbox.

Chicago
Timeline:
2019/12 initial filing
2020/02 receipt and fingerprint
2020/03 interview
2020/10 notice of intent to deny (NOID)
2020/12 rebuttal filed
2022/04 follow-up interview
2022/05 fees were waived --> decision was mailed

Note: I'm in valid student status in the whole process and filed the initial application within 1 year.

Tips:
1. Get a lawyer/attorney to prepare your case. If you cannot afford, get a free one.
2. Be honest and well organized.
3. Congressman can help with your case, and I think it really works.
4. Mandamus lawsuit is your final option to move your case forward, but it's expensive.
5. Get a job/education. It's for your mental health.
6. Apply for a copy of your A-file after 1 month of your interview. AO made decision right after your interview which subjects to supervisory review. You can get your initial decision in your FOIA A-file record and your interview transcript. This is also an important file when you want to consult with a lawyer. Refer to first.uscis.gov for more details.
7. I-94 travel record "No record" is a positive sign.
8. Claim based solely on "well founded future persecution" can win, such as my case, but it is much more difficult. Please google "Mogharrabi test" for more details about how to demonstrate your claim.
9. Please make yourself confident to say "I don't know" or "I don't remember", rather than giving any fake or exaggerated answer at your interview.
10. You can always supplement your case as long as you haven't got your final denial or referral, but you need a lawyer.
11. Again, honesty is the best policy, please remember this.
12. If you didn't observe "I-765" related information in your online decision message, it will be a negative decision. Otherwise it'll be approval.
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Congrats and thanks for sharing info. Please can you tell little more about A-File. Can a FOIA request make any negative impact on case ? How much time it takes to get back reply ? Can we do it on our own or need lawyer? Do we need to ask for interview transcript or it’s part of A-file?
Thanks
 
Arjdav2003 said:
Congrats and thanks for sharing info. Please can you tell little more about A-File. Can a FOIA request make any negative impact on case ? How much time it takes to get back reply ? Can we do it on our own or need lawyer? Do we need to ask for interview transcript or it’s part of A-file?
Thanks
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about 2 months to get FOIA reply. you can do it yourself. interview transcript is part of A file, you can specifically mention this in your FOIA request.
negative impact? I don't see it.
 
Hey, so nervous. What kind decision it’s could be? No case found in eoir, no record I-94.
Today morning was Fees Were Waived” after change to Decision was mailed and I start panic ☹️
 

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My interview was August 4 2021, but got decision just yesterday Fees Were Waived now Decision was Mailed
I was send renew EAD c8 before my interview on June 28 2021, but no update till yesterday.
 

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kongzh95 said:
Here's an update from me. I think I got approved; waiting for the official letter in the mailbox.

Chicago
Timeline:
2019/12 initial filing
2020/02 receipt and fingerprint
2020/03 interview
2020/10 notice of intent to deny (NOID)
2020/12 rebuttal filed
2022/04 follow-up interview
2022/05 fees were waived --> decision was mailed

Note: I'm in valid student status in the whole process and filed the initial application within 1 year.

Tips:
1. Get a lawyer/attorney to prepare your case. If you cannot afford, get a free one.
2. Be honest and well organized.
3. Congressman can help with your case, and I think it really works.
4. Mandamus lawsuit is your final option to move your case forward, but it's expensive.
5. Get a job/education. It's for your mental health.
6. Apply for a copy of your A-file after 1 month of your interview. AO made decision right after your interview which subjects to supervisory review. You can get your initial decision in your FOIA A-file record and your interview transcript. This is also an important file when you want to consult with a lawyer. Refer to first.uscis.gov for more details.
7. I-94 travel record "No record" is a positive sign.
8. Claim based solely on "well founded future persecution" can win, such as my case, but it is much more difficult. Please google "Mogharrabi test" for more details about how to demonstrate your claim.
9. Please make yourself confident to say "I don't know" or "I don't remember", rather than giving any fake or exaggerated answer at your interview.
10. You can always supplement your case as long as you haven't got your final denial or referral, but you need a lawyer.
11. Again, honesty is the best policy, please remember this.
12. If you didn't observe "I-765" related information in your online decision message, it will be a negative decision. Otherwise it'll be approval.
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Congratulations. Can you please let us know how congressmen can help, I filed FOIA and saw officer approved and it was submitted to supervisor in 2020 and supervisor did not make any decision yet, asked congressman to inquire, received email that I am supposed to receive decision in 60 days, otherwise congressman encouraged to contact them again. It is strange that supervisor did not make decision for 2 years.
 
Asseek said:
Congratulations. Can you please let us know how congressmen can help, I filed FOIA and saw officer approved and it was submitted to supervisor in 2020 and supervisor did not make any decision yet, asked congressman to inquire, received email that I am supposed to receive decision in 60 days, otherwise congressman encouraged to contact them again. It is strange that supervisor did not make decision for 2 years.
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While filling FOIA, which file should I request for? There is one Alen File and option “ other”?

Thanks
 
Asseek said:
Congratulations. Can you please let us know how congressmen can help, I filed FOIA and saw officer approved and it was submitted to supervisor in 2020 and supervisor did not make any decision yet, asked congressman to inquire, received email that I am supposed to receive decision in 60 days, otherwise congressman encouraged to contact them again. It is strange that supervisor did not make decision for 2 years.
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it seems your congressman has done what he can do... I suggest you wait till 3 years then consider lawsuit to push them give a decision.
 
nounou said:
Sorry to hear about that I hope you got a favorable decision soon, do you have a lawyer is yes can’t he do anything ?
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I don’t have a lawyer. But I’ve heard you can hire one and expedite decision if you’ve been waiting for more than six months. Not sure if that works!
 
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