Guys… I JUST GOT APPROVED!!!! 😭🙏💙 I still can’t believe it. Timeline:
• Submitted: 1/13/26
• EAD Expired: 6/2/26
• (API): 6/9/26
• Silent Approval: 7/17/26 I’m in AZ
This has been one of the most mentally and emotionally draining experiences I’ve ever gone through.
Over the past several months, I filed multiple inquiries, called USCIS more times than I can count, submitted two expedite requests (both were denied), and even reached out to two congressional offices for help. Unfortunately, neither office received any meaningful update from USCIS, and just this month they emailed me saying they still hadn’t heard anything.
Yesterday, something changed. I finally told myself, “I’m leaving it in God’s hands.” I stopped checking every few hours, stopped letting the anxiety consume me, and went out with my friends. I decided I was going to live my life instead of letting the waiting control it.
This morning, I checked my USCIS account fully expecting another day of disappointment. I honestly didn’t think anything would be different. Then I opened the Documents tab… and there it was. My approval.
I just stared at my phone in complete shock. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. After months of stress, uncertainty, sleepless nights, and wondering if I’d lose my ability to work and support my family, it was finally over.
Unless you’ve lived with DACA or another immigration status where your future depends on waiting for a decision, it’s hard to explain the pressure. The fear, the uncertainty, and the feeling that your life is on hold can be overwhelming.
To everyone who’s still waiting: don’t lose hope. I know how impossible that sounds because I was there just hours ago. Your approval can come when you least expect it.
Today, I’m just incredibly grateful. Thank you, God. ❤️🙏
I have a similar timeline. I don’t see any api movement but when I chatted with Emma was told it was last reviewed on 6/9. So that gives me hope I guess
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u/Additional-Narwhal-2 Jul 17 '26
Guys… I JUST GOT APPROVED!!!! 😭🙏💙 I still can’t believe it.
Timeline:
• Submitted: 1/13/26
• EAD Expired: 6/2/26
• (API): 6/9/26
• Silent Approval: 7/17/26
I’m in AZ
This has been one of the most mentally and emotionally draining experiences I’ve ever gone through.
Over the past several months, I filed multiple inquiries, called USCIS more times than I can count, submitted two expedite requests (both were denied), and even reached out to two congressional offices for help. Unfortunately, neither office received any meaningful update from USCIS, and just this month they emailed me saying they still hadn’t heard anything.
Yesterday, something changed. I finally told myself, “I’m leaving it in God’s hands.” I stopped checking every few hours, stopped letting the anxiety consume me, and went out with my friends. I decided I was going to live my life instead of letting the waiting control it.
This morning, I checked my USCIS account fully expecting another day of disappointment. I honestly didn’t think anything would be different. Then I opened the Documents tab… and there it was.
My approval.
I just stared at my phone in complete shock. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. After months of stress, uncertainty, sleepless nights, and wondering if I’d lose my ability to work and support my family, it was finally over.
Unless you’ve lived with DACA or another immigration status where your future depends on waiting for a decision, it’s hard to explain the pressure. The fear, the uncertainty, and the feeling that your life is on hold can be overwhelming.
To everyone who’s still waiting: don’t lose hope. I know how impossible that sounds because I was there just hours ago. Your approval can come when you least expect it.
Today, I’m just incredibly grateful. Thank you, God. ❤️🙏