Waiting Asylum decision

[znk-nys]

I saw messages when some people filed FOIA, but I didn't understand whether they filed it while waiting for a decision after the interview or in different cases.
pls friends share when and why you filed FOIA.

Also, I saw this Outside Normal Processing time request on USCIS website (not allowing me to pt link here) - Has anybody tried to submit this request? If yes please share your experience. Thanks!

 

[HoustonAssi]

we will keep our fingers crossed

So looks like interviews are happening in office only NOT online. Anyone had interview Online? I heard SF having interviews online?

 

[f4n1us]

I saw messages when some people filed FOIA, but I didn't understand whether they filed it while waiting for a decision after the interview or in different cases.
pls friends share when and why you filed FOIA.

Also, I saw this Outside Normal Processing time request on USCIS website (not allowing me to pt link here) - Has anybody tried to submit this request? If yes please share your experience. Thanks!

I filed FOIA after 4 months of waiting for decision after the interview. Received all documents that USCIS has on file for me after about 40 days.
The only benefit I saw from this is you get a record of your interview with all question & answers. Might be useful if you get referred to the court (god forbid). Some documents will come redacted or wiped out so you won't have the whole file.

Sent "outside of normal processing time request" after 5 months of waiting. Received a formal standard response a month after that, stating that I have to wait and case is under officer's review.

 

[f4n1us]

I saw messages when some people filed FOIA, but I didn't understand whether they filed it while waiting for a decision after the interview or in different cases.
pls friends share when and why you filed FOIA.

Also, I saw this Outside Normal Processing time request on USCIS website (not allowing me to pt link here) - Has anybody tried to submit this request? If yes please share your experience. Thanks!

Both requests are crucial for Mandamus so it's part of the process for me. Didn't expect much from them both.

 

[znk-nys]

Both requests are crucial for Mandamus so it's part of the process for me. Didn't expect much from them both.

I understand, and makes sense. Thank you for sharing this info
I hope you will get your positive decision soon.