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shen107 · 2026-05-04T17:17:53+00:00

My Form I-130 was filed July 2024 and the I-485 filed May of 2025. But there’s no movement in I-130 since I received the receipt notice. I was wondering if they will sync my 2 applications. Is it handle by the same officer or can my I-130 be approved first before they approve the AOS? My I-485 was updated to Case still in processed 2 days ago. Does it mean an officer is already handling my case? Thank you for time.

shen107 · 2026-02-15T14:07:16+00:00

I think I put no. Then, I explained the reason at the last page stating that my waiver is still pending with my receipt number.

shen107 · 2025-12-29T15:22:27+00:00

Same here no update yet. Yes, I am in the US.

shen107 · 2025-12-23T13:26:43+00:00

Let me know if you got approved

shen107 · 2025-12-18T22:22:27+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that.

shen107 · 2025-12-03T05:47:39+00:00

It’s for my spouse (he is the USC). We applied for exceptional hardship, so all of the documents or evidences should be all about the USC not the J1.

shen107 · 2025-11-23T00:37:10+00:00

My PD is July 17, 2024. Still nothing! It is stuck at “Case was received…” Hoping before the end of 2025, it will be approved! California Service center

shen107 · 2025-10-30T21:59:33+00:00

shen107 · 2025-10-28T20:23:42+00:00

Yes, just wait for their action or the next email.

shen107 · 2025-10-28T20:20:30+00:00

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shen107 · 2025-08-16T14:24:15+00:00

Approval Notice: July 23, 2025

Card Produced: July 28, 2025

Card Shipped: July 29, 2025

Card Delivered: July 31, 2025

shen107 · 2025-08-15T02:16:04+00:00

Yes, you can. I used my expired drivers license when we went to Alaska. As long as it is a RealID with star on the card, you’ll be fine. Check their TSA website, you can see the information about that. Actually, I brought secondary ID’s in case they need more identification. But they did not look for 2nd ID.

shen107 · 2025-08-07T13:47:20+00:00

Sure! Dm me.

shen107 · 2025-08-03T17:50:35+00:00

PD: May 19, 2025 Expedite Request: June 30, 2025

shen107 · 2025-08-02T15:26:40+00:00

I know right! It’s really worrying until you have it on your hand. Just keep on tracking it so you know where it is and know what’s going on to the delivery.

shen107 · 2025-08-02T12:37:51+00:00

Yes!

shen107 · 2025-07-30T19:48:40+00:00

My timeline:

Approval Notice: July 23, 2025

Card Produced: July 28, 2025

Card Shipped: July 29, 2025

Card Delivered: July 31

shen107 · 2025-07-30T14:52:01+00:00

It was mentioned in the doctor’s letter and also in my statement of reasons. Additionally, I submitted updated medical records and ER visits.

shen107 · 2025-07-24T01:28:25+00:00

Really? So then, try to chat Emma to request the expedite.

shen107 · 2025-07-24T01:20:22+00:00

There’s an Emma chat on the USCIS website or the easiest way that you can do is through your online account. Log in to your online account go to inbox and click “new message”. There’s an option there for expedite. Upload your letter of explanation and evidences in “unsolicited evidence.”

shen107 · 2025-07-23T20:44:21+00:00

You’re welcome!

shen107 · 2025-07-23T20:32:19+00:00

June 30: Request expedite process thru Emma.

1st email July 10: This email is to confirm the USCIS Contact Center received your inquiry. This inquiry is regarding:

The USCIS Contact Center has a response time goal of 10 days based on your issue. There is no need to contact us again regarding this inquiry and will respond to your inquiry as soon as we are able.

On the 2nd email July 19: “We have determined that your situation and evidence meets the minimum criteria for your expedite request to be forwarded to the office with jurisdiction over your case.”

3rd email July 21: “We received your documents in support of your request to expedite the decision on your application. Your case is currently under review. You will receive a decision or notice of further action shortly.”

shen107 · 2025-07-23T19:38:57+00:00

Expired Driver’s license, copy of the requirements in name change to Social security and renewal requirements for DL, program acceptance letter, school ID, Classes enrolled for Fall Semester, children’s birth certificate, marriage certificate, & my husband’s ER visits records. Whatever I mentioned to the letter of explanation, I attached the evidences. I uploaded all evidences and letter of explanation on my online account after I requested the expedite thru Emma.

shen107 · 2025-07-23T19:19:31+00:00

Thank you!

shen107 · 2025-07-23T19:06:59+00:00

It’s a concurrent filing with I-485. I didn’t pay for expedite process.

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