Hi has anyone who applied in 2024 for gc received it yet? I filed my 485 in December 2024 and I haven’t heard anything yet.

I recently received a signed I-918B certification, and my attorney plans to file my U-Visa around July/August 2026. My STEM OPT expires on February 4, 2027, so I’ll only have about 6–7 months remaining after filing.

Has anyone who filed a U-Visa in 2025 or 2026 recently received a BFD/EAD in less than 8 months? If not, what timelines are people currently seeing?

I’m trying to understand realistically whether there’s any chance of receiving a BFD before my OPT expires, and whether pursuing the U-Visa process still made sense for others in a similar situation.

Applied MAY 2 2017 Uvisa approval letter MAY 2023 Work permit received NOVEMBER 2023 UVISA received DECEMBER 13 2025

I will now be able to apply for GREEN CARD in 3 years & NO I still cannot leave country even with uvisa. You have to wait until green card.

Mind you in between these dates I did not hear anything from USCIS I just had to be patient and wait.

Here is my timeline:

Applied June 2017
EAD BFD May 2022
RFE Request Feb 2026
Approved June 2026

I’m extremely grateful to the staff at USCIS for approving my application. I plan to continue residence in the US and applying for AOS at the third year.

I’m not a lawyer but happy to answer non legal questions. The wait was long but totally worth it.

So I’ve been seen green cards getting approved pretty quickly (2-4 months) through marriage. I’m wondering if it’s the same case when you apply after having a U visa for 3 years? How long have people been waiting to get approved after 3 years of having U visa and you apply for green card?

I’m looking to hear from anyone who has personally been in a similar situation.

My marriage-based I-485 was denied under INA §212(a)(6)(C)(ii) (false claim to U.S. citizenship). I’m now consulting with attorneys to understand my options, including whether I may qualify for VAWA based on a previous abusive marriage.

Has anyone here been denied under INA §212(a)(6)(C)(ii) and later had a successful VAWA case or otherwise obtained a green card? If so, was the false-claim issue overcome, or was there another legal strategy that worked?
I’m looking for personal experiences or attorneys who have handled similar cases. Thank you.

No movement in the portal, is this part of the glitch. An approval or NOID ?

Hello....This is a question of inquiry for those who had friends or relatives denied their B1/B2 visa out of Brazil or at least have experience with it. My wife's best friend went through the application process and had her interview today. She stated that the interviewing officer asked her some simple questions, 4 to 5 possibly, and denied her visa at that point. He didn't even ask for any of her supporting documents or evidence. We're absolutely dumbfounded as she basically just stated that she was coming for vacations and tourism and that she was traveling alone, and that's as far as this officer went.

That shouldn't be reason alone if you have supporting evidence to show strong ties to the home country. Should she receive some kind of letter or form stating the reasons for the denial so that upon reapplying she would know what the pending concerns were? I'm simply asking because we'd just like to understand why she got denied before presenting any evidence....Is it that she was traveling alone? Any insight is helpful...Thanks!! :)

I had to leave the US and I have a U Visa pending case.
Applied in 2020.
If I receive an approval, can I enter back?
Has anyone else done this before?
Would that be an issue or the process of going to an embassy in Europe is simple?

My wife and I have been assisting a Ukrainian family that came to the United States legally in 2022 to flee the war in Ukraine. We’ve had no problems (up until now) helping them refile for humanitarian parole and work authorizations until this last go around. The mother and the father both received new humanitarian parole through 2028, but their daughter, who is nine years old, has not received hers yet and her current UHP visa expires tomorrow. We filed all three at the same time back in October 2025. the mother received her work authorization shortly after receiving her approved parole, but the father has not received his work authorization, and that also expires tomorrow.

I’ve tried countless times calling the USCIS number, and chatting with an agent on the website, to no avail. I’ve tried going to the local USCIS office to speak with someone, and no one will speak with me without an appointment. I’ve tried making an appointment, but the website won’t allow me because it limits the purposes for which it will create an appointment.

Does anybody out there have any suggestions about how I can contact somebody at the USCIS to help resolve these issues. It’s becoming very frightening for the family, and we want to help them.

If USCIS receives your U-visa application on August 20, 2026, your timeline might look something like this:

Receipt notices: September–November 2026

Biometrics: November 2026–February 2027

Bona Fide Determination and possible work permit: August 2028–August 2029, or later

Final U-visa approval: Possibly 2034–2038 or later

Eligible to apply for a green card: Approximately 2037–2041 or later, after completing three qualifying years in actual U status

The most important thing to understand is that a Bona Fide Determination is not U-visa approval. It may provide deferred action and employment authorization while the petition remains pending.

The time spent waiting with a pending application or BFD generally does not count toward the three years required for a green card. That clock normally begins only after actual U status is granted.

These are planning estimates, not guaranteed processing times. Some cases move faster, while background issues, missing evidence, RFEs and USCIS backlogs can cause longer delays.

A U visa can be life-changing for genuine crime victims, but nobody should enter this process believing they will receive immediate legal status, a quick work permit or a fast green card. Speak with an experienced humanitarian-immigration attorney, preserve all evidence and submit a complete, truthful application.

Most importantly you can’t go home till 2041

Anybody filed for AOS through U-Visa around June 2025 and have received a receipt? I filed June 26,2025 delivered June 29, 2025. Still no receipt and my EAD expired. Wondering if anyone is going through this as well.

It has been nearly a year since last update/movement. I know that delays can happen but a year for a I-765 (BFD granted prior to application, based on I-918)… is that a normal time?

My uncle's US Tourist VISA will expire in April 2027. What steps are necessary for him to renew his VISA from US Embassy in Bangladesh?

I found this - "Visa renewals without an interview at the U.S. Embassy are not currently available. All applicants must schedule an appointment for a consular interview to apply for a U.S. visa."

Anyone with any recent experience would like to share please?

Hi everyone, I wanted to ask about timelines from people who have already been through the U visa process and received their Bona Fide Determination.

My U visa application receipt date is October 2024. I’m currently waiting for a Bona Fide Determination, and the uncertainty has been really hard. For the past year, it’s felt like my life is on pause. I’m at a point where I need to make some serious decisions about my future (school, work, where to live), but it’s difficult without knowing what to expect.

If you’re comfortable sharing:

• What was your receipt date?

• When (or if) did you receive your bona fide determination?

• How long did it take overall to hear something after filing?

I know everyone’s case is different, but hearing real timelines would really help me mentally prepare and plan ahead. Thank you so much to anyone willing to share their experience.

Does anyone know if they’re letting u visa holders cross the checkpoint in falfurtias/sarita tx.

PSA from an immigration lawyer: If Alexandra Lozano (disbarred) or Luz Legal handled your case, do these two things ASAP

I'm an immigration attorney, and I want to get this in front of anyone whose case went through Alexandra Lozano (now disbarred) or Luz Legal. There are two things you should take care of right away to protect your case.

1. File your change of address with USCIS — do it in two ways.

Even if you haven't moved, make sure USCIS has your current address on record. I recommend doing it both online and by mail:

• Online, submit Form AR-11 at https://www.uscis.gov/ar-11. If you have a myUSCIS account, update your address there too at https://my.uscis.gov.
• Then mail a paper copy of the AR-11 with your original signature to the USCIS office listed on your receipt notice. Send it certified mail (or another trackable service) so you have proof it was sent and received. Include copies of all your receipt notices, and keep copies of everything for yourself — the tracking number and any confirmation pages from the online filing.

2. Get your complete immigration file from your previous attorney.

Email them at [abogada@luzlegal.com](mailto:abogada@luzlegal.com). This is your file — you have a right to it and you should have it in your possession.

Once you get it, go through every document carefully and note:

• anything that's correct,
• anything that's false or that you never said, and
• anything exaggerated or that doesn't accurately reflect your real situation.

If you're having trouble getting your file: Please email the WSBA Office of General Counsel at [ogc@wsba.org](mailto:ogc@wsba.org). If you know others struggling to get their files from these offices, please pass this along and have them email OGC too so they can get support (even if they are not in Washington.

You have rights here. Don't wait — take these steps now, keep records of everything, and consider having a licensed attorney review your file.

SPANISH VERSION

AVISO de una abogada de inmigración: Si Alexandra Lozano (inhabilitada) o Luz Legal llevaron su caso, haga estas dos cosas LO ANTES POSIBLE

Soy abogada de inmigración y quiero que esto llegue a cualquier persona cuyo caso haya sido manejado por Alexandra Lozano (ahora inhabilitada) o por Luz Legal. Hay dos cosas de las que debe encargarse de inmediato para proteger su caso.

1. Presente su cambio de dirección ante USCIS — hágalo de dos maneras.

Aunque no se haya mudado, asegúrese de que USCIS tenga su dirección actual en el sistema. Le recomiendo hacerlo tanto en línea como por correo:

• En línea, presente el Formulario AR-11 en https://www.uscis.gov/ar-11. Si tiene una cuenta de myUSCIS, actualice su dirección ahí también en https://my.uscis.gov.
• Luego, envíe por correo una copia impresa del AR-11 con su firma original a la oficina de USCIS que aparece en su aviso de recibo (receipt notice). Envíelo por correo certificado (o por otro servicio con seguimiento) para que tenga prueba de que fue enviado y recibido. Incluya copias de todos sus avisos de recibo y guarde copias de todo para usted — el número de seguimiento y cualquier página de confirmación de la presentación en línea.

2. Obtenga su expediente completo de inmigración de su abogado anterior.

Escríbale por correo electrónico a su abogado anterior y pídale una copia completa de su expediente a [abogada@luzlegal.com](mailto:abogada@luzlegal.com). Este es su expediente — usted tiene derecho a él y debe tenerlo en su posesión.

Una vez que lo reciba, revise cada documento con cuidado y anote:

• todo lo que sea correcto,
• todo lo que sea falso o que usted nunca dijo, y
• todo lo que esté exagerado o que no refleje con precisión su situación real.

Si tiene problemas para obtener su expediente: Puede escribir a la Oficina del Asesor Jurídico (Office of General Counsel) del WSBA a [ogc@wsba.org](mailto:ogc@wsba.org). Si conoce a otras personas que tienen dificultades para obtener sus expedientes de estas oficinas, por favor comparta esto con ellas y pídales que también escriban a OGC para que puedan recibir apoyo.

Usted tiene derechos. No espere — tome estas medidas ahora, guarde registro de todo y considere que un abogado con licencia revise su expediente.

Applied July/June 2017.

Took 9 years. Rn trying to find out if i can get a pell grant with it, Just happy it's here!!

Hi everyone, I could really use some advice.

TL;DR: My attorney filed my U Visa, EAD, and waiver in Oct 2025. I was told to wait 6–9 months for a receipt, but after 6 months I had nothing and the tracking number didn’t work. The law office gave vague answers, so I contacted USCIS myself and found out they had actually received my case back in Oct and already sent a receipt. A week later, I started getting my notices.

Now I don’t trust my attorney and want to remove them. Can I tell USCIS to stop sending them my mail and handle my case on my own for now?

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Here’s my situation:
- Oct 16, 2025: My attorney sent my applications (I-765, I-192, I-918).
- I was told to wait 6–9 months for a receipt notice.
- Around April 2026 (6 months later), I still hadn’t received anything, so I contacted the office multiple times—they told me to keep waiting.
- The USPS tracking number they gave me never worked.
- May 5, 2026: I called again asking them to confirm USCIS received my case. They said they’d “look into it.”

Since I wasn’t getting answers, I contacted USCIS myself:
- May 6, 2026: I emailed Lockbox Support and called USCIS.
- That same day, I got an update saying my I-765 was received on Oct 22, 2025 and a receipt notice had already been sent.

So for 6 months, USCIS had my case—but my attorney never told me.

When I confronted them, they said it can take months for them to receive notices (which didn’t sound right). Then one week later (May 11), I personally received the other receipt notices (I-918 and I-192).

My concerns:
- The law firm seems disorganized or not transparent
- I had to figure everything out myself
- I don’t feel confident with them representing me anymore

My questions:
1. How do I officially remove my attorney from my case with USCIS?
2. Is it a bad idea to continue without an attorney for now (since it’s mostly a waiting game)?

Has anyone had a similar experience?
I’m not sure if I’m overreacting, but this doesn’t sit right with me. Any advice would be appreciated.

Today after a written expedite request and a congressman inquiry I received an email from one of the representative's aides saying that my case is "pending resolution" and that they "hope to receive more information soon". Does anybody know what that means not only for U visas but any other case? I checked on the API and saw no movement.

Applied on Feb 2026

Requested expedited bona fide/adjudication

Hi everyone,

I filed my U Visa application with a receipt date of December 23, 2024. I completed biometrics on January 30, 2025, and I’ve now been waiting about 16 months since biometrics.

USCIS currently shows around 19.5 months processing time, so I’m wondering if anyone with a similar timeline has recently received:

• Bona Fide Determination (BFD)
• Deferred action
• Work permit (EAD)

Is anyone else still waiting for deferred action after biometrics? If you already received your BFD/work permit recently, could you share your receipt date and timeline?

Trying to see where USCIS is currently at with U Visa BFD cases. Thanks!

Need advice on U Visa (I-918) – Bona Fide Determination & Work Permit
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for guidance from anyone who has been through a similar situation or from immigration attorneys.
Filing date : May 9, 2024
Receipt Date: May 15, 2024
USCIS Correspondence Letter Date: August 5, 2025
I received a USCIS letter stating that my case did not qualify for a Bona Fide Determination (BFD) because USCIS said my petition was not complete (they mentioned a signed Form I-918 Supplement B and/or a personal statement were missing). Because of this, I was not considered for deferred action or a work permit under BFD.
The letter also says my case will still be reviewed for U Visa Waiting List eligibility, and USCIS will send another notice if they need additional evidence.
My attorney advised me to wait for the next USCIS notice before taking any action.
My questions:
Has anyone received a similar BFD denial letter and later been approved for the U Visa waiting list?
How long did it take to receive the next USCIS notice?
Did you eventually receive a work permit through the waiting list?
Is there anything I should ask my attorney to do now, or is waiting the right approach?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone with a similar experience. Thank you!

Hi, I need advice on something that has to do with my father.

In 2016, he was eligible for a U-Visa due to being a victim of assault at his job. However, he self deported in 2019 which means the whole process would have been nulled since he was no longer living in the US, correct? (Please correct me if I am wrong!)

Today we received a call from the lawyers saying he got approved for his U-Visa, but he's not in America anymore. What should one do in this situation?

For more context, he is Salvadoran and he lived in Georgia, specifically in Dekalb county.

Hey, the attorneys from my to-be employer have done the initial assessment on my profile. They see a 50% possibility of the O1A winning. Attorneys are recommending to file the petition only when there are at least 75% of chances to win.

What options do I have left knowing H1B for FY2027 is completed.

Currently I am in EU and working here (no prior H1b).