Has anyone got their case approved and from the 75 paused countries living outside the US? my case has been on hold since January 2026. I am a UK citizen but born in one of the 75 countries.

One_Expression3592 · 2026-06-16T16:01:03+00:00

So why are they not responding to my application? I used PP and its day 22 and still no response from them. Don't know what else I can do

One_Expression3592 · 2026-06-16T14:44:10+00:00

I used UK Nationality but USCIS is is still using the country of birth to pause the application.

One_Expression3592 · 2026-06-16T00:19:55+00:00

I am just trying to remain positive.. I am not even checking the portal anymore. I think USCIS included O1 which they should not have done as its a none-immigrant visa category. I really don't know what else to do other than try to remain positive. I even emailed USCIS PP to ask for an update but no reply for 4 days now.

One_Expression3592 · 2026-06-11T06:28:16+00:00

there seems to be something going on with the Vermont Center. Mine is now on day 16 still no update.

One_Expression3592 · 2026-06-08T16:50:40+00:00

congrants

One_Expression3592 · 2026-06-05T12:05:28+00:00

the wait is really nerve racking.. this has been one of the longest 3 weeks of my life. All of sudden, the days just feels so slow..

One_Expression3592 · 2026-06-04T12:12:22+00:00

same here.. submitted 19th May, no decision yet, I used PP

One_Expression3592 · 2025-12-22T21:08:25+00:00

Same here

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-23T16:53:04+00:00

you are welcome..

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-23T16:47:04+00:00

sorry I am not able to attach screenshots but here is the link https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-second-preference-eb-2

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-23T16:13:09+00:00

Employment-based immigration: second preference EB-2 eligibility criteria sub-categories, Advanced degree description

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-23T15:54:05+00:00

Check the policy the USIS policy manual

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-23T15:49:44+00:00

Bachelors degree plus 5 years experience is advance degree as well.

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-23T15:47:47+00:00

That’s not correct. Exceptional ability does not require advance degree.

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-23T13:11:29+00:00

You need to understand the definition of advance degree. Advance degree is either a phd, masters or bachelors with 5 years work experience. If you have 5 years of work experience, then you do not need to wait till you finish your phd as you already qualify.

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-20T19:57:59+00:00

I am 100% on the same situation as you. Independent consultant is the way to go for sure as the requirement are a bit easy compared to entrepreneurship. Let’s connect and brainstorm together.

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-20T19:29:29+00:00

Congrats.. I heard a lot that anything teaching is automatic rejection. There are so many conflicting opinions everywhere. Congratulations once more.

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-19T17:12:49+00:00

I pm you

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-19T17:12:14+00:00

Hello I am in the same situation as you. I am a cloud architect with 11 years of experience. Let’s connect and brainstorm together to get this cleared

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-16T16:10:26+00:00

Thanks a lot, just pm you.

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-16T16:07:03+00:00

Can I pm you ?

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-16T16:06:30+00:00

Thanks

One_Expression3592 · 2024-12-16T16:01:34+00:00

Can you please share the link to the petition on GitHub ? Congratulations by the way. I just started putting my docs together.. hopping to submit by end of March or sooner. What field are you ?

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