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I am writing to request an urgent humanitarian expedite for our case.

My father is a 74-year-old Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States currently living with us in Mexico. He is facing serious medical difficulties and his health is declining. He needs the care and quality of life he can only receive in the U.S. Furthermore, he has funds in his Social Security account that we urgently need to access to cover his needs, but we cannot do so unless we cross back to the United States.

Background of the Case: In 2019, we had an interview where residency was denied because my mother required waivers. We attempted to file them, but we were scammed by an attorney and lost all access to the case. Since then, we have been unable to move forward.

Request for Independent Processing (CSPA): Due to my father s urgent medical state and our mother's pending situation, we wish to proceed with our process independently from our mother. My siblings and I were minors when the case was opened and when we attended the consulate. We are requesting protection under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) to travel and care for our father in the U.S.

We are desperate to provide my father with a better life and the medical attention he requires. We look forward to your guidance on how to move this process forward urgently.

Hello everyone

My mom was document qualified in September 2025. She currently has a pending IR5 visa application and consulate is Manila. My questions are below:

1. Am I reading the IV scheduling tool correctly in thinking that her interview could be scheduled soon? I attached a screenshot of the page.

2. How accurate is the tool? Would love to hear from your experiences.

3. She was document qualified September 29, 2025. Should we expect to hear soon? And would that be through email or mail or notified through the CEAC portal?

thank in advanced you for your responses

Good morning from a very cold and snowy Boston!

I was wondering if anyone is able to offer me some advice regarding this topic.

I filed my EAD and form I485 for adjustment of status on 10th Nov 2025.

I had my biometrics appointment on 29th Dec 2025 for both of these.

I have my appointment for my interview for my green card scheduled for the 2nd week in February.

My understanding was that if I filed my work authorization it would arrive earlier than my green card enabling me to apply for jobs and find employment. As I thought the green card itself enables me to work and travel as well, as being in the US legally.

My question I guess is have I wasted my money applying for the employment authorization document?

From looking at timelines it looks like some people received their EAD within 30 days of applying for it ( I am aware that there has been Veterans Day, Thanks

giving, Christmas, New Year and MLKJ day since when I applied and now) but I ve also seen ( and hope it s true) that if approved , people receive their green cards within 2 weeks of having their interviews.

I understand that this may not always be the case and depends on the number of cases going through the system but based on the dates for the appointments I m getting my situation aligns with this pattern.

Im just wondering if anyone has any knowledge or experience of this?

Hello All, I am Us Citizen since 2021. My parents live in India and I would like to apply for their Green Card. Can anyone please tell me the steps? Is the Visa called IR-5? How long it is taking currently and the documents needed?

Any guidance would be appreciated!!

Anyone have letter you used and was accepted US embassy Manila interviewer?

Thank you.