AOS from Asylum

[NevermindVz 51]

I wasn't sure where to ask this question, but since it's about AOS I decided to post it here.

I don't know much about asylum, but I have a friend who was granted asylum and submitted the AOS (I-485) about 2 years ago. However he hasn't received his green card yet. Is this normal? I understand most AOS cases take a few months. But how about AOS cases from asylum? Do they take longer? Thanks in advance!

[Inky 1,110]

Has your friend ever made an info pass appointment to find out whats going on with the case or called them?

[NevermindVz 51]

Has your friend ever made an info pass appointment to find out whats going on with the case or called them?

I'm not quite sure, but he says that when he checks his case online it still shows something like "in process".

ETA: I wonder if this long wait is common for asylum AOS or not at all.

Edited May 1, 2012 by NevermindVz

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Yes, asylum takes a long time.

[NevermindVz 51]

Yes, asylum takes a long time.

Thank you! I understand the asylum process is long and complex. But once asylum has been granted, how long does AOS usually take?

[NevermindVz 51]

According to USCIS Processing Times page (https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processTimesDisplayInit.do) the times for "I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status - Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago" are:

Nebraska: 4 Months

Texas: September 2, 2011

Vermont: 4 Months

So it shouldn't usually take 2 years, right?

[Inky 1,110]

According to USCIS Processing Times page (https://egov.uscis.g...sDisplayInit.do) the times for "I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status - Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago" are:

Nebraska: 4 Months

Texas: September 2, 2011

Vermont: 4 Months

So it shouldn't usually take 2 years, right?

Nebraska, Texas and Vermont do not process AOS. AOS is processed by the National Benefits Center in Missouri.

[Inky 1,110]

I'm not quite sure, but he says that when he checks his case online it still shows something like "in process".

ETA: I wonder if this long wait is common for asylum AOS or not at all.

Really your friend needs to STOP looking at the online case status. That thing is never correct. Your friend needs to book an info pass right away and go speak to someone - see whats going on with the case. Or they need to call USCIS and put in a service request on their case to find out whats going on.

If they have done nothing but check the online status for 2 years they could have problems with their case and not even know about it.

[NevermindVz 51]

Nebraska, Texas and Vermont do not process AOS. AOS is processed by the National Benefits Center in Missouri.

Oh I see, thanks for sharing that. So why would they say "I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status - Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago" in the page for Nebraska, Texas and Vermont centers? So confusing.

[NevermindVz 51]

Really your friend needs to STOP looking at the online case status. That thing is never correct. Your friend needs to book an info pass right away and go speak to someone - see whats going on with the case. Or they need to call USCIS and put in a service request on their case to find out whats going on.

If they have done nothing but check the online status for 2 years they could have problems with their case and not even know about it.

I will tell him to do that asap. Thank you so much for all the info!

So, just to double-check, 2 years is not usual, even when doing AOS from asylum status, right?

[Nathalie2007 3]

I have some friends that are going through the same thing and still have not received their green card! and it has been 2 years for them also

I have some friends that are going through the same thing and still have not received their green card! and it has been 2 years for them also

[DC85 113]

Nebraska, Texas and Vermont do not process AOS. AOS is processed by the National Benefits Center in Missouri.

I don't think you are right , Most of the marriage I-485 are processed by NBC, but I-485 could be processed by different service Centers based on the state that you reside.

[NevermindVz 51]

Nebraska, Texas and Vermont do not process AOS. AOS is processed by the National Benefits Center in Missouri.

I don't think you are right , Most of the marriage I-485 are processed by NBC, but I-485 could be processed by different service Centers based on the state that you reside.

Thank you for the clarification myafi1985. I was getting all confused.

I have some friends that are going through the same thing and still have not received their green card! and it has been 2 years for them also

Another similar case! Have they tried calling or doing an infopass? How could we know if this wait is common or not?

Edited May 1, 2012 by NevermindVz

[azzouzze 0]

hi there 

 

any news on your friend s case ? was it granted ?

I am working on a similar case so would like to understand the papperwork needed. 

mostly: I485 and I765

 

thank you 

[Ontarkie 13,915]

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