Last week, a 29-year-old man opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas. One detained migrant was killed and two others were injured. The shooter died of a self-inflicted wound.
DHS quickly concluded that this was “an attack on ICE law enforcement,” and the Acting U.S. Attorney for the region noted the “tragic irony” that migrants were harmed rather than ICE agents. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem called out “the far-left,” and said that comparing ICE to the “Nazi Gestapo, the Secret Police, and slave patrols has consequences.”
For an Administration that has consistently dehumanized, demonized, and lied about non-citizens, the idea of blaming far-left rhetoric for the Dallas attack is richly hypocritical. So too is the “irony” that migrants were harmed instead of ICE agents, which assumes that the murderer was somehow trying to help immigrants. Despite all this, I think it’s worth exploring whether anti-ICE rhetoric is contributing to increased violence and whether there might be more effective ways to talk about the government’s aggressive approach to immigration enforcement.
Let’s begin with the shooter’s possible motivation. Apparently, he left notes indicating that he hoped to “give ICE agents a real terror, to think, ‘Is there a sniper… on that roof.'” While this points to a political motive, people who knew him described him as an unreliable “weirdo” who was not political, and whose online activity mostly involved “marijuana, cars, video gaming, and South Park.” He had no known connections to any political groups and apparently acted alone. So what to make of this?
In a 2015 article, Thresholds of Violence, Malcolm Gladwell likens school shootings to a slow moving riot. In a riot, Mr. Gladwell posits, people participate according to their “thresholds.” People with a very low threshold will throw a rock through a window with little or no provocation. Those with a slightly higher threshold would only riot if they see other people doing so. And people with a high threshold would never participate in a riot, but if everyone around them is raging and pillaging, they might snatch a toaster from a looted store. Put another way, a riot is a social phenomena, where individuals join in according to their threshold.
Mr. Gladwell found that school shootings had a similar sociological element. One shooting led to the next, which led to the next. School shooters were following the same psychological pattern as rioters. They were participating in a group phenomenon, where it became socially acceptable within the group–and even conferred prestige–to engage in a school shooting.
My thought is that political violence has become the new school shooting, and is subject to similar psychological factors. The Dallas ICE shooter does not appear to be someone steeped in radical ideology. There is no evidence that he was involved with an anti-government group or that he had any opinion at all about immigrants. He seems more similar to the people who murdered Charlie Kirk and wounded President Trump in Pennsylvania–disaffected, angry young men with few prospects and easy access to guns.
Rather than a political motivation, this type of violence seems utterly nihilistic. It is violence for the sake of violence. And for the sake of notoriety. It is different from the violence perpetrated by Al Qaida or ISIS, or even from left wing terror groups like the Weathermen or the Baader-Meinhof Gang, all of which harmed people in order to achieve clear political goals (at least in their own minds).
Of course, I do not know the Dallas shooter’s real motivation, and neither does anyone else. Could he have been motivated by anti-ICE rhetoric? I suppose. Did he just want attention? Maybe. Or maybe he was motivated by what ICE is actually doing. Watching masked and armed agents terrorizing helpless men, women, and children can be infuriating.
The information vacuum did not stop the Trump Administration from blaming “the radical left,” which basically means anyone who challenges their agenda. This is obviously hypocritical and anti-democratic. It’s also–sadly–expected. But is there any truth to it? Are immigrant advocates somehow encouraging violence by opposing ICE and reporting on the terrible suffering caused by this Agency? Should we be doing something differently?
On my social media, it’s common to see messages from lawyers and advocates comparing ICE agents to the Gestapo or to fascists, stating that they are kidnapping people, or simply declaring, “Fuck ICE!” It is not surprising to me that people who witness the terror caused by ICE’s immigration crackdown have strong feelings about what we are seeing.
Some of these statements (“Fuck ICE!”) may be cathartic for the speakers. Indeed, a recent study found that using profanity was a kind-of “self-defense mechanism” that helped reduce “stress, anxiety, and depression.” So our salty language may just be blowing off steam.
Other statements, about the Gestapo or kidnapping, may be exaggerations, but we are constrained by the words and historical analogies available to us. Masked, unidentified, and armed men targeting people based on their appearance, grabbing them off the street or from courthouses, and then quickly relocating them to remote and inaccessible detention facilities seems like behavior we would expect from fascists. It seems like kidnapping. We are labeling what we observe using the language that we have.
While I am skeptical that the Dallas shooting and similar acts of violence were motivated by “left wing” rhetoric, I also think we advocates can do better. The line between reporting events and inflaming tensions is very fine, but it is a line nonetheless. Statements like “Fuck ICE” may be ok within our own group, to release tension or express (very legitimate) anger. But made openly, such pronouncements further debase public debate and are unlikely to bring others to our side. Comparing ICE agents to Nazis and kidnappers may also have its place, but there are real distinctions between what ICE is doing and what the Gestapo did. Our advocacy will be more powerful if we describe specific examples rather than rely on derogatory labels, especially when they are not entirely accurate.
Again, it is a fine line. But I think our cause benefits when we are civil and respectful, even when the other side is not. And while I think it is extremely important to call out the government’s harmful conduct, we must try to do that in a way that does not further divide and inflame our country.
Hi Jason
Has any of your clients(No criminal history)with an old case filed more than 7 years ago been recently detained during MH at Immigration Court ?
No, and my understanding is that the people detained are almost always people who entered at the US-Mexico border without a visa. They could detain others under the law, but for the most part, people who entered lawfully are eligible for release on bond and I think such people are rarely detained. I wrote more about this on September 17, 2025. Take care, Jason
The method of entry shouldn’t be a way to differentiate or discriminate immigrants
Hi Jason,
I’ve an asylum case from 2015 and I had my interview in April, still waiting for a decision. They said to pick up in 2 weeks but then called my lawyer and said they’d mail the decision. The USCIS case status website just says decision pending. I filed an inquiry in August, but no response on that either. Is there anything else I can do, besides waiting? I’m not too inclined to entertain a mandamus at this stage of the process (have people historically done so for a post-interview pending decision?). I thought things looked promising at the interview, I do wonder what it could be that’s taking this long. Thanks in advance!
A delay since April for a decision is pretty common. Also, it is very common for them to tell you to return in two weeks to pick up the decision, and then it gets changed to a mail out. I do think you could file a mandamus in this situation, given that you have been waiting since 2015, but that is up to you. I wrote more about what can be done in this situation on June 2, 2021 and March 30, 2022, and maybe those posts will give you some other ideas. Take care, Jason
Resourceful as always – thanks, Jason! It does seem like any course of action (or inaction) I decide to take is ultimately a bet on a miracle of some sort. We have in our landscape now practically a lottery system of processing with a side of government shutdown; does not seem like an opportune time to be making any moves, but alas, not everything is at it seems.
Hi Jason,
Thank you for this excellent website. I live in Seattle Washington and I applied for a green card last month. Two days ago, I received a notification to submit my fingerprints. Note that this notification has not been sent to my wife or any of my friends before. There is a chance I will be arrested if I go to USICS and submit my fingerprints.
Thank you
I have not heard about people being arrested at a biometrics appointment, but I suppose nothing is impossible. If you have some status (such as asylum), have not committed any immigration fraud, and have no criminal issues, there should be no reason to detain you. Also, USCIS re-uses fingerprint info for most people, but some people are required to attend, and so it is not particularly unusual that one member of a family gets an appointment and others do not. Maybe you can talk to a local lawyer to see if they have heard about people being detained at such appointments in your area, or if you are very worried, you can try to reschedule the appointment (the notice should tell you how) so you have more time to investigate. If you skip the appointment, it could cause your application to be denied. Take care, Jason
Thank you so much
Hello Jason, I applied for asylum in 2018 with my wife and 3 children as I am still on as pending asylum applicant. I checked my email at least 20 times a day and my physical mail box 3 to 4 times a week to check on interview notice either through email or physical mail box. I checked the USCIS case status online yesterday as i was surprised to see the following message.
Interview must be rescheduled
You recently missed your interview appointment. You must request to reschedule your asylum interview. Your failure to appear for your scheduled interview is considered an applicant-caused delay for purposes of eligibility for employment authorization. This applicant-caused delay will be resolved, and your clock will restart, when you appear for your rescheduled interview.
Consequently your 180-day asylum EAD clock has stopped as of October 2, 2025.
As of October 2, 2025 you have 2514 days attributed to your 180-day asylum EAD clock.
For information related to the 180-day asylum EAD clock and the form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, please review: The 180-day asylum EAD notice.
This is to informed you that I have never received any notice to come for asylum interview from USCIS be it via email or physical mail box as I believe this is an error on their side. I immediately launched a case of Non- delivery of notice through the USCIS portal by filling the required info and submitted it yesterday in which I received an acknowledgment of submission immediately that says:
USCIS will review and process the request.
Expect a reply by: November 05, 2025
Please I need your advise on the way forward.
It would be highly appreciated.
Regards.
David Law
It definitely could be their error. You might try to go to the USCIS payment page (my.uscis.gov/accounts/annual-asylum-fee/start/overview) and see if you can pay the $100 asylum fee. You have to pay that anyway, and maybe the message is related to that. Most people cannot yet pay the fee, but it seems that some people who have interviews coming soon (or relatively soon) are able to pay. Also, if you have moved since you filed for asylum, make sure you have updated your address through the USCIS portal. Finally, you can email the asylum office directly to ask about this. You can find their email if you follow the link under Resources called Asylum Office Locator. Take care, Jason
Thanks, I got a response this morning that I
Thanks, I got a response from them this morning that I should contact their Houston office via email in order to reschedule the asylum interview.
Regards.
David
Hi Jason!
1. Is RTD safe to travel international and be able to return to the US?
2. Is it possible to have other countries visas attached to it?
3. Does it have limitations like AP for the length of stay outside the US?
Thank you
1 – Yes, as long as it is valid. 2 – Yes, though not all countries will accept the RTD as a travel document. 3 – Yes. The RTD is valid for one year, and the validity dates are printed on the document. Take care, Jason
Hi Jason,
Hope you’re doing well.
I just wanted to ask that I need to travel to third country (neighbor country) of my country of prosecution with my travel document. I have asylum based green card as well. Looking into current conditions, I know its not safe to travel outside of the US but I have emergency family situation. I have no past criminal records and working for county. I wanted to know about your opinion and thoughts about the travel. I know of someone who just returned last week with a 25 days trip and came back without any issues. He doesn’t have the green card he just travelled with RTD. Please advise
If you do not go to the home country and you have a valid GC and refugee travel document, you should be able to travel and return. I have not heard about anyone in that situation being denied re-entry of having other problems (though sometimes people get sent to secondary inspection, but that is only an inconvenience due to the delay). Take care, Jason
Hello Jason what about for naturalized US citizens can travel to their home country.
I think the risk is extremely low in that situation. I cannot say that the risk is zero, however, as a return trip could, in theory, cause the US government to look again at the asylum case to see if there is any fraud. I think this is very unlikely, and I would not advise people to avoid travel, but it is worth thinking about what you would say if you are asked why you went and how you stayed safe. If you have a good explanation, it may stop the government from looking any further into the matter. Take care, Jason
Hey Jason, given the first 10 months of the current administration and laws, EOs and etc regarding immigration and asylum, would you say it’s better to speed up one’s case that’s been pending for almost 10 years?
That is difficult to say. I suppose if you think you have a strong case despite any changes in the law, that is not a bad idea. But if the case is not strong, or you prefer to avoid the risk for a while, you can keep waiting. Take care, Jason
Hi Jason,
I have an approved asylum case and recently received approval for my EB visa. Can I choose to adjust status based on the EB visa at this point? Is approved asylum considered as a status? (it wasn’t the case for pending asylum) thank you
I think you could, but it is easier to adjust status based on asylum, as you do not need to worry about the public charge rules. Also, an asylum-based green card should be back-dated one year, and so that might get you to US citizenship more quickly (though the asylum-based GC may take longer than the EB green card). If you do the EB green card, it would be worth checking with a lawyer, since I do not know the details of your case and maybe there would be issues with that. It is better to be safe than to gave USCIS deny the application. Take care, Jason
Jason, I have a question: in this situation, wouldn’t it be better for “AOS OPTIONS” user to go the EB option so he can feel free to use his passport to travel after they get the green card? Or it does not matter? I believe that, if he gets an EB green card, he would not be eligible to get a RTD so he can justify that when deciding to renew an/or travel with his passport.
If a person received asylum, they should be able to get an RTD regardless of how they get the GC. In terms of travel, I do not think it makes any difference how the person gets the GC. Even if they get it based on employment, it does not erase the fact that there was an asylum case, and if the person does anything to cause the US government to believe that the asylum case was fraudulent, it could create problems (that said, it is unlikely that traveling with the home-country passport would create issues, but these days, it is best to be as careful as possible). Take care, Jason
Hi Jason,
I am writing for advice on completing my I-485 application for adjustment of status. I was granted asylum 10 months ago and am now preparing to apply.
My question is about a minor incident that occurred about four years ago. While using a self-checkout at Walmart, I unintentionally forgot to scan one item due to feeling nervous about people being close to me during the pandemic. I was issued a citation on the spot for failure to pay. I was not arrested, fingerprinted, or taken into custody. The case was later dismissed by the court under Nolle Prosequi (no prosecution).
Following your previous advice, I proactively disclosed this incident via email to the asylum officer after my interview and before the decision was made, and my asylum was still granted.
For my Form I-485, do I need to:
1. Write about this incident in the section asking about arrests, citations, or charges?
2. Attach the court documentation confirming the dismissal?
Thank you for your guidance on this matter.
This sounds like it was not an arrest, but I do not remember the exact wording of the question in terms of whether it is better to say “yes” or “no.” I think you will need to decide what is best. However, you would want to circle the question, write “see cover letter,” and in the cover letter (or on the supplement page at the end of the form), you should explain about what happened. You should also attach the disposition (final outcome) of the case to your application. This should have no effect on the case, as the charge was dismissed, and so you just don’t want USCIS to be able to accuse you of trying to hide what happened. Take care, Jason
Hi Jason
Thank you for all you’re doing
I put wrong last name on I 765 application form.
Now I got the receipt with the wrong name . Is there a way to fix it before they send the card? If so can you tell me the process?
Thanks
You might look at the link Correcting and Updating Your Documents, here: http://www.uscis.gov/tools/uscis-tools-and-resources/immigration-documents-and-how-to-correct-update-or-replace-them. If you filed online, you can probably upload the corrected info, with evidence (copy of the passport, for example), and an explanation. You could also mail that to USCIS if you do not have an online account. You can also try to call them at 800-375-5283, but this is always very difficult and I expect it will be even harder during the shutdown. Take care, Jason
Hi Jason
I received an email stating I need to pay an annual fee for asylum interview. Has it really started with trump administration to collect annual fee.
It says it is in the process of scheduling an interview or will be done once the fee has been submitted.
Also with the current situation if they do schedule an interview do you advice to go for it or reshedule?
My husband work permit is approved and never sent to us we are following up with the USCIS and they never send to us the card or the approval letter what can be done in this case ?
Most important what happens if you dont pay the annual fee for sometime are they going to cancel the work permits that has already been issued for 5 years ?
In terms of the email, you need to make sure it is not a scam. We do not yet know how USCIS will notify people, as this is very new and they have not made an announcement yet (or at least I did not see it). They have indicated that they started sending notices on October 1, 2025. This will be the payment website and so the email should probably direct you here: my.uscis.gov/accounts/annual-asylum-fee/start/overview. We do not know for sure what will happen if you do not pay the fee. It could cause the asylum case to be dismissed, which would cause the work permit to become invalid, but at this point, we do not know. If the interview is scheduled, you will likely have to attend. It is very difficult to reschedule, at least at the offices I have dealt with recently, and so they likely will not allow you to reschedule. For that reason, it is a good idea to gather your evidence so you are ready in case an interview is scheduled. In terms of his work permit, you can try calling USCIS: 800-375-5283. This is always difficult and I am guessing it will be even more difficult during the current government shut down. You can also try contacting your Congress person’s office to see if they can help. You can find their contact info if you follow the link under Resources called House of Representatives or Senate. Take care, Jason
Hi kayra, I received the same email saying I need to pay asylum fee and my case is ready for scheduling.
Does ur email says your case status: testing and interview ?
It seems like this is a message generated by your USCIS account. If so, you can now go to the USCIS payment page (my.uscis.gov/accounts/annual-asylum-fee/start/overview), enter your Alien number and receipt number, and make the $100 payment. Whether your interview will be soon, we do not know, but it could be, and so it is best to gather all evidence and make sure you are ready to go. Take care, Jason
Yes it does say the exact thing. Dos this mean they will schedule the interview right after when i pay or it going to be a few months until then? Is this bad? Becoz honestly i dont want to be interviewed now. I rather wait for things to settle a little. What do you have to say about the email?
I just moved to a new place and also wait for things to settle. I wonder whether this really means we are going to be scheduled interview soon.
What year did you apply ?
We do not know how long it takes to schedule the interview after the payment notice. I think there is a good chance that it will not be soon, but it is better to make sure you have all your evidence ready for whenever they might schedule it. Take care, Jason
Hi Jason. Can applicants add additional evidence and explanation sheets online? i am talking about adjustment of status case. let say you forgot to add I-94 can you add it online/ or mail it to USCIS?
If you have a USCIS portal and the application is there, you can add evidence online. You can also mail a hard copy (send it to the last address that USCIS used to send you mail and make sure you include the name, Alien number, and receipt number for whoever is part of the case, and you can bring a copy to any interview. Take care, Jason
Hi Jason,
I hope you’re doing well.
I am an Afghan citizen who obtained my green card through asylum in 2021. I have traveled using both my Afghan passport (originally issued by the Afghan consulate before my asylum approval and later extended by a consulate not controlled by the Taliban) and my refugee travel document.
I have not traveled to Afghanistan since arriving in the U.S.
Do you foresee any issues with my use of the extended Afghan passport? Have you seen any asylees encounter problems related to this in their N-400 applications?
Thank you
I have not seen anyone have problems in this situation. However, you should at least be prepared to explain why you used the passport and why you renewed it, and also that it was renewed by an embassy that was not controlled by the Taliban. I wrote more about this issue on May 25, 2022. Take care, Jason
Hello Jason
I have my n400 interview in two weeks and I’m scared. I have prior arrests and detainments back home there were the CORE of my asylum approval because they were purely political offenses. How do I address that in citizenship interview? Do I explain that they are political in nature? do I bring my whole I-589 packet? I’m confused. Thank you.
Hopefully, you stated on the N-400 that you had prior arrests and explained that they were political. If not, you should bring a correction sheet to give to the officer at the beginning of the interview that explains about the arrests and that they were political (it is better for you to give this at the beginning rather than wait for the officer to ask for it). Otherwise, USCIS should already know about them from your asylum case and this really should not be a problem. If you are worried, talk to a lawyer before the interview to go over the case and think about how you will respond to questions about the arrests when you are asked. Take care, Jason
Can someone do the same thing at an adjustmemt of status interview for green card? I mean providing an additional explanation before the interview start? is it common to do? people are so scared now that they will used simple situation to deny them.
In my experience, it is better to tell USCIS about these errors rather than wait for them to ask you, in which case they often accuse you of lying or hiding something from them. If you tell them in advance, it can avoid this problem. But if you are not sure, talk to a lawyer about the situation before the interview. Take care, Jason
Hi Jason,
I see that people tend to only talk about ” arrest” and ‘” detainment” when it comes to asylum seekers subject
to persecution. What about ” police extortion” and ” police kidnaping for ransom”??? How to address the last two in the context of asylum because they are not arrest or detainment, although police may pretend they are arresting someone but sometimes the intent is to demand money…I have seen this in homophobic society where gay men are extorted by police officers. And in the majority of time these actions are done outside of law….its like organized crime that a victim can not even demonstrate. Now how to explain that when an arrest is in fact a cover for extortion or kidnaping for money?
I agree. Misconduct like that are pervasive in my country of origin. Victims are not educated to know the difference and lawyer sometimes dont take time demonstrate the asylum seeker was in fact victim of an organized crime because it an easy route to just say detain or arrest. Not all police actions fall under arrest or detainment.
I think that is a fairly common problem in asylum cases, where the government uses a legal mechanism to persecute people. You can explain what happened and why the arrest was not a lawful arrest, but was pretextual – in other words, it was done in order to persecute the person due to sexual orientation or some other reason. Country conditions reports may help with this. Also, letters from people who know what happened can help support this claim. You could also potentially find an expert witness to write a letter about this type of behavior. Expert witnesses tend to be professors, diplomats, journalists, human rights workers or others who have a familiarity with the problem due to their job. Take care, Jason
Jason correct me if I am wrong, if officers are involved in organized crime it means that their actions are not legal, right? If the arrest or detainment is for the officer personal gain( extortion or kidnaping for ransom) and therefore the officer action fall under crime which also means their arrest and detainment can not be considered as such, right? that’s why i think the yes or no question on the adjustment of status are tricky for asylees to answer because it is a general form for all adjustment.
It depends on the specific facts, but whether you answer “yes” or “no” on the form, you should provide an explanation, so USCIS cannot accuse you of trying to hide the arrest from them. Take care, Jason
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2JgTifDPiE
The second part. The two women are saying “you guys are wonderful” “thank you” and thumbs up…
I mean…it seems to be contradicting the claim that the immigration enforcement is creating a backlash…I never saw the backlash, I only saw enboldenment…and support, fervent support of immigration enforcement…
So is the claim accurate ? or is the claim what the asylum advocates hope to be the case…but not necessary is the case ?
I think polling pretty clearly shows that support for the Administration’s aggressive approach to enforcement is going down, and certainly there are many protests against these enforcement actions. Take care, Jason
Do you see a lot of those anti-immigration enforcement people ? I barely find any of them in real life.
Where can I find them ? All the people I know are very pro-immigration enforcement and anti-asylum
When people–including people who have nothing to do with immigration law–see their neighbors, classmates, church members, etc. grabbed and thrown into unmarked vehicles by masked men, it tends to result in protests and a very negative reaction towards ICE agents. Hence the need for masks, I suppose. I am not sure why the people you know do not care about this, but that says more about your acquaintances than about what is the public opinion in our country. Take care, Jason
Hello Jason,
What is really going on with asylum based green card applications? Mine has been pending for 30 months with no avail and all my inquiries amount to nothing. Also, since I work for the Sheriff’s Office, this morning my ICE friends informed me that USCIS employees are nonessential and that being said, they should not be affected by the shutdown. Is this information correct?
Asylee at sheriff office is a bit weird but yea watch out, I will stay far from any government job until I get my citizenship. I would work for contractor but directly being hired by government is not really cool. Sorry if I misunderstood your position but yea I wish you all the best
Hello Hello oh my God,
Why can’t you have a government job as an asylee??? I have been with the Sheriff’s Office for 10 years now and I am highly positioned. I believe that my asylum approval letter clearly states that I was allowed to stay and work in the United States. Immigrants have skills that are needed in this country , so you can work anywhere but not at the Federal level. I am shocked to see how surprised you are. I cannot just carry a gun because I am not a permanent resident yet. Once my application is approved, I will be able to.
I think your situation is not very unusual, as many of my clients work in different government jobs, including law enforcement. Take care, Jason
We are seeing asylum-based GCs taking one to two years. The “pause” is supposedly over (I wrote about that on August 6, 2025. USCIS employees are funded by user fees (from USCIS applications) and so even during a shut down, that agency generally continues working normally. Take care, Jason
I’m in the same situation ,,, it’s been 908 days (about 30 months), and I still don’t know why it’s taking so long.
At some point, I even thought maybe it’s because I’m Palestinian.
I contacted Congress and submitted an inquiry, but nothing came of it.
You might want to talk to a lawyer about whether a mandamus lawsuit is appropriate given this long delay. It may be the best way to force USCIS to process the case. Take care, Jason
Hello OH MY GOD. Sorry for your green card application decision delay. Does your case transferred to local USCIS office for interview?? or not
Thank you
Hello BS.
My application has already been transferred to two different offices with no avail. I keep waiting and thank you for asking
Hi Jason. Asylee with GC here. Applied i130 for Spouse in Home Country 24 months ago but still no update on USCIS website check. Process time on website showing more. My Question is that in these days how much time takes to approve a spouse case in Home Country? What your experience says, inspite of different on website. NVC time is different. I am asking for USCIS Time duration.Thank you
That seems like too long. If 24 months is still within the “normal” processing times, you cannot inquire with USCIS. However, you could ask your Congress person to assist. You can find their contact info if you follow the links under Resources called House of Representatives or Senate. Also, you can try to expedite the I-130. I wrote about expediting in general on January 29, 2020. Take care, Jason
Hi dear asylum community and Jason, just wondering if anyone got approved recently for asylum based greencard?
I have filed a year ago and still waiting.
Your comments will be much appreciated.
We see people getting approved. Supposedly, the “pause” is over. I wrote about that on August 6, 2025. Most cases that I have seen take 1 to 2 years, so hopefully, you will have some progress soon. Take care, Jason