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I-485 approved
F1 to AOS by EB2-NIW on 5/21/2026. The detailed timeline is attached. I also applied for and received an I-20 extension while my AOS was pending. AOS was self-filed. PD got current for FAD on March visa bulletin (~3 days after the RD)
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 737 days
Case
2024-05-20
2026-05-27
I-140
298 Days
I-485
91 Days
Texas Service Center: I-140, I-485
why is my H1b case closed even before approval ?It says that case is closed by the administrator, what does that mean, can I get someone to work on my H1b ?
why is my H1b case closed even before approval ?It says that case is closed by the administrator, what does that mean, can I get someone to work on my H1b
my time line eb3 work fo aos
i485 aos
inside us with a l1b visa
I also applied at the same time for a i131
on 7 April
response on April 13
biometric done 05/22
EB3-2
Skilled worker (requiring at least 2 years of specialized training or experience)
Total Days: 44 days
Case
2026-04-13
Today
I-485
44 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
i-485 pending after i-130 approval
I received a verbal approval during my interview. My I-130 has already been approved. During the interview, the officer said the document would arrive in 5–6 weeks, 8 weeks at most. That gave me hope that my I-485 would also be approved quickly, especially since she even gave me a timeframe for the document delivery.
Has anyone else received similar guidance but still ended up waiting a long time for the Adjustment of Status decision? I’m not sure how this new criminal background recheck process has been affecting timelines. thank you.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 137 days
Case
2026-01-10
Today
I-130
132 Days
I-485
132 Days
I-765
132 Days
Texas Service Center: I-130, I-485, I-765
EB3 Unskilled Kansas City FO
Hello everyone,
Has anyone got approval from Kansas City FO? There is a post circulating in Reddit where an applicant was denied as they were not able to provide the information that USCIS was asking for. The employer is Mc Donald’s and it seems like the applicant had not started work before the interview which USCIS has deemed as a grounds for refusal including the applicant having advance degree and other items. Also BDV’s legitimacy was mentioned in the denial letter it seems.
Does anyone know about this?
Removal with sijs
Hello,
My immigration judge ordered my deportation on August 14, 2025, and I currently have an appeal pending before the BIA. Subsequently, my SIJS petition was approved by USCIS on November 3, 2025. Now, I am unsure what to do with my approved SIJS status—specifically, whether I can use it to terminate my removal proceedings. I am seeking advice regarding my case, or would like to hear from anyone who has gone through a similar situation.
