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Greened! Self filed AOS EB1A
Sharing My I-485 AOS Timeline (EB1A, India) – Happy to Answer Questions!
I recently filed Adjustment of Status (AOS) for myself and my family without an attorney, and I’m happy to share my experience.
If you have questions about tracking, APIs, document lists, or anything else related to the process, please feel free to ask!
I know the waiting and uncertainty is tough, hang in there, and best of luck to everyone!
Case Overview
Employment Category: EB1A
Country of Birth: India
Priority Date: 02/03/2025
Lockbox: Dallas
Notice came from: NBC (National Benefits Center)
Timeline
Application Delivered to Lockbox: 02/03/2025
Notice Date: 02/07/2025
Biometrics Notice (Online): 02/08/2025
Biometrics Appointment: 02/12/2025 (rescheduled online)
EAD (I-765): Did not apply
AP (I-131): Did not apply
Interview : Waived on 02/13/2015
I-485 Approval Date: 07/20/2025
Green Card Produced: 07/24/2025
API & Status Updates:
No Status Change - Timestamp Updates:
05/09
06/14
06/18
07/09 -> Non Local Field Office
07/15 -> Local Field Office
API Codes/Other Key Dates:
LDA: 2025-07-24
H008: 2025-07-20
FTA1: 2025-06-28
FTA0: 2025-02-13
IAF: 2025-02-03
Key Takeaways:
Filed for myself and family without a lawyer—it’s very doable if you’re detail-oriented.
I opted NOT to apply for EAD (I-765) or AP (I-131), as my work status was already valid.
Used the online USCIS account for quick biometrics rescheduling; highly recommended.
The wait is real and can be stressful—try to trust the process!
Wishing all of you a smooth journey! And Thanks for all the help!
Let me know if you have any questions, want details on documents, API tracking, or anything else. Happy to help!
EB1-1
Extraordinary ability
Total Days: 171 days
Case
2025-02-03
2025-07-24
I-485
171 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
RFE
please I just check my online account and rfe is about affidavit of support for petitioner and joint sponsor, they said none of them qualifies , my spouse did not work none file taxes, the joint sponsor we used, uscis said his income is not enough based on what we submitted. now they are asking for me to submit new i864 for both sponsors,. we can get another qualifying joint sponsor, the problem is my spouse who hasn’t work NIN file taxes. He does menial jobs and get paid cash. I’m so worried
EB-2 NIW | Nebraska | 17+ Months | No RFE or Update.
My EB-2 NIW petition was filed with a priority date of February 12, 2024, at the Nebraska Service Center. The official 80% processing time for this center is 17 months, and my case has now been pending for 17 months and 13 days. My case inquiry date is August 17, 2025. There has been no RFE or update so far—it's still showing "Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS."
Has anyone else in a similar timeline received a decision recently? When can I realistically expect to hear back from USCIS?
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 636 days
Case
2024-02-12
Today
I-140
636 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140
At NVC
my case still at NVC.
PD:04/07/2023
Documentaliry Qualified 06/14/2024
I send an inquiry the reply me saying that my case have all the document and is complete that they just waiting for have an available visa for the interview!
It 13 months that we waiting for that interview.
This is desperate😵💫😵😮💨😞🤦🏻♀️🥹✨
thanks Lawfully
Yesterday I received the message that my green card is being produced. Two months ago, my wife, who was the principal petitioner, received her green card, and I received an RFE. It was a sad moment, but we decided to wait and see what they were asking for. It turned out they simply needed more evidence of our marriage and relationship. We sent everything quickly, and from July 4th until yesterday, we had no updates from USCIS. I was feeling anxious because I didn’t know if the documents had been lost—it had almost been two months with no news. Yesterday, instead of a notification saying the documents were received, I was notified that my green card was approved.
Lawfully was a great help during this process. Wishing success and encouragement to everyone!
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 295 days
Case
2024-10-07
2025-07-29
I-485
295 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
