A green card applicant continues to face a long wait after completing their I-485 interview. It has been five months since the interview, and only their travel document has been approved which remains unused.
Long Wait After Smooth Interview
The applicant shared that the interview went smoothly with no issues raised. Despite presenting strong evidence, the officers seemed to ignore the documents. After the interview, they received only a formal letter and no further communication.
No Progress on I-130 Petition
Their I-130 petition also remains stuck. There was no verbal approval during the interview, and USCIS has not responded to two follow-up phone inquiries.
Others Report Similar Delays
Several applicants have described similar experiences, revealing inconsistency in USCIS processing times. Some approvals reportedly take over two years, while others are cleared in just a month.
Experts Explain the Reasons
Immigration experts say that marriage-based petitions often take around 17 months, as shown on the USCIS website. They add that previous marriages or pending applications can cause additional delays in a spouse’s Adjustment of Status (AOS) case.
Frustration Among Applicants
The unpredictable timelines have left many applicants frustrated. Watching others receive approvals in weeks while they wait for years feels unfair and discouraging. Experts believe that without system-wide reform, such delays and inconsistencies will continue to damage trust in USCIS.
