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I-485 interview
Hello everyone, I have a situation and two questions for those who might have experienced something similar.
In November 2022, I applied from within the U.S. (adjustment of status) through my lawyer, sponsored by my green-card holder spouse. We submitted all forms, including the medical exam (I-693). In May 2023, my I-130 and I-765 (work permit) applications were approved, and I received my parole (advance parole) document. We were only waiting for the I-485 approval.
On the myProgress tab for the I-485, it showed 4 steps, and 3 of them were completed (it said 'Step 3 of 4 completed'). The description for the last step was something like 'Interview, if necessary.'
On September 12, I received a notification for an interview appointment.
So my two questions are:
1. Is this normal? I thought cases were often being waived.
2. Another lawyer mentioned that as the interview date gets closer, I might receive a message saying 'Your attendance is not required.' Has anyone encountered this situation or received such a cancellation notice?
Thank you for any insights!
2 service inquiry after and still waiting. Lord we're waiting on you. is anything too hard for you? you are our ONLY HOPE! Do the impossible, don't let me see shame.
anyone still waiting?
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 1610 days
Case
2021-06-01
2025-10-28
I-360
1168 Days
I-485
1610 Days
I-765
234 Days
Texas Service Center: I-360
Vermont Service Center: I-485, I-765
Reject After Ingest
I received a notice today stating “Reject After Ingest” for my Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status. The notice, dated September 20, 2025, explained that my application was rejected and refunded because my priority date was not current on the filing date, and therefore an immigrant visa number was not available.
However, my situation is as follows:
Filing date: October 30, 2023
July Visa Bulletin filing date cutoff: November 23, 2023
Final action date: October 15, 2023
At the time of my filing, I understood my priority date to be within the filing chart. Yet, USCIS has indicated that it was not current. The notice advises that once my priority date is current and a visa number is available, I may file a new Form I-485 if otherwise eligible.
I would like clarification on whether the rejection was based on the Final Action Date chart instead of the Filing Date chart, and whether my application was considered timely according to the applicable Visa Bulletin for November 23, 2023.
