Waiting Asylum decision

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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Thanks for your detailed information. Good To Know. One of my friend does not having copy of I-589. His lawyer was also not giving him. Which form should he file in FOIA to get it ?
 
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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Can u explain number 12 ??
 
i lost my approval letter and I 94
Guys i was approved of my asylum on march 2022. Unfortunately my mail is lost in the process through USPS. I had been going to my local assylum office to ask for the copies of my I 94 and approval letter so that i can process for my wife and childrens to come to the US. Unfortunately the local USCIS (arlington) deny to gave me a copy and they ask me to apply for a replacement of I94 (form I102) which cost 450$ and around 1 year of processing time on average. I am happy that i get the privilege to be approved while upset that i have to suffer one more year on something i didnt do.
Let me know if you know something i can do about it.
 
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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Simply went to black hole...need to wake up supervisor :)
 
Guys,

Quick question.
My friend applied for asylum and still interview is pending. He got his first work permit EAD card today. What about social card? When does it come? Or does he have to go to social office to claim it? Please let me know. Thanks in advance.
 
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Educatedrefugee said:
Guys,

Quick question.
My friend applied for asylum and still interview is pending. He got his first work permit EAD card today. What about social card? When does it come? Or does he have to go to social office to claim it? Please let me know. Thanks in advance.
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there is an option on work permit application that states do you want to apply for Social security card? if he marked it as yes then he should receive it with work permit or within a week of receiving work permit.
 
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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How long did u wait before filing FOIA? Thanks
 
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