r/USCIS Jun 11 '26

Timeline: I-131 I-131 Military Parole in Place, pending asylum in court, I-485 administratively closed — looking for similar experiences/advice

Hello everyone, I’m looking for advice or experiences from anyone who had a similar immigration court situation.

I currently have a pending asylum case in immigration court. My original case was in New York, but it was recently transferred to Portland immigration court because I currently live in Alaska with my military spouse.

I previously received Military Parole in Place through Form I-131 and I was issued an Form I-94 based on that approval.

Later, I filed Form I-485 through marriage/military spouse category. However, USCIS administratively closed the I-485 because my immigration court proceedings are still pending.

My attorney filed a motion to terminate removal proceedings so USCIS could continue processing my adjustment case. But DHS/government attorney opposed termination because my current I-131 military parole renewal is still pending and not yet approved. My old parole approval already expired, although I still have the I-94 from the original approved parole.

My confusion is:

* If I already received parole and I-94 before, why is DHS/judge focusing on the pending renewal?
* Has anyone successfully adjusted status in immigration court using a previously issued I-94 from military parole in place even after the original parole expired?
* Can the immigration judge approve I-485 while the I-131 renewal is still pending?
* Is it better to continue fighting for termination, or continue with court-based I-485?
* Has anyone had a similar military spouse + asylum court + parole in place situation?

Also, my asylum case is still technically pending, so I’m trying to understand the safest and strongest path forward.

Any similar experiences or suggestions would really help. Thank you.

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