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I-765 Approved After 144 Days — Sharing for Anyone Still Waiting 🎉
Wanted to share a bit of good news for others in the queue. My I-765 (Category C09) was approved on Jul 15, 2026, 144 days after filing. Still waiting on a decision for my I-485.
One lesson learned: my previous EAD (Category C14) expired, and since this new one was a different category rather than a straightforward renewal, I filed 2 months before expiration thinking that would be enough — it wasn’t. I ended up with a 3-month gap where I couldn’t legally work while waiting on the new one. If your category is changing or you’re not 100% sure it counts as a simple renewal, file even earlier than you think you need to, so you don’t get caught in that gap.
To everyone still waiting — I know the not-knowing is the hardest part. The gap between biometrics and any movement can feel endless, and it’s easy to start reading into every processing time update. But cases do move, even when the timeline looks quiet for months at a time. Keep your documents ready, keep checking your case status, and hang in there.
EB4
Special immigrant juveniles, religious workers, etc
Total Days: 849 days
Case
2024-05-16
Today
I-765
150 Days
I-485
849 Days
California Service Center: I-765
National Benefits Center: I-485
aún no e tenido ni un solo movimiento
es muy muy estresante 😩 de verdad ver que los días pasan y la situación cada día es peor y no hay nada de movimiento en mi cuenta pero nada 👎 de verdad solo sigo esperando en Dios que sea pronto ya
estoy casado con un ciudadano americano vivo en EEUU 🇺🇸 con el actualmente, pero la espera es larga aún no veo movimiento de verdad. si alguien que por esas fechas ya haya visto moviendo reporte para saber por qué fecha van trabajando, no sometí la i485 por que necesito cerrar mi caso ante la corte para poder solicitar la recidencia por eso sólo solicité la petición familia #i130 #Agosto2025 #Dios
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 385 days
Case
2025-08-23
Today
I-130
385 Days
Texas Service Center: I-130
finally over!
Long journey but finally over! Keep busy doing your own thing, and when you least expect it, time will have passed and everything will change!
F1
U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21
Total Days: 882 days
Case
2024-02-16
2026-07-17
I-485
882 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
regarding opt approval, went to Houston biometrics
I applied on March 7th, and went to biometrics on April 9th to Houston biometrics, it's been over 4 months and still no response, is there Anyone like me here, would like some insight here, they told me to wait until July 31st to file an outside normal processing request, is this only for me or is this happening for everyone, and by the way, I filed for i765, I am an f1 student. this is my initial opt.
My VAWA was denied due to not appearing to the biometrics twice because of USCIS error either me or my lawyer was not notified. Motion and I485 is pending any recommendation will be appreciative.
My Form I-360 (VAWA) was denied because USCIS stated that I failed to appear for two biometrics appointments. However, neither my attorney nor I received notice of one of those appointments due to what we believe was a USCIS error. I did attend a later biometrics appointment when I received notice. My attorney has filed a Form I-290B Motion to Reconsider/Reopen, which is currently pending. Meanwhile, my Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) still shows as pending. Given these circumstances, what would you recommend as the best course of action while the motion is pending?
I’m also married to a different person now because my layers said after they put Motion i290B I can marry and apply thru marriage but I feel like my case is very complicated I need experts who can assist me Please🙏
Approval, God has been good to me.
My journey has finally ended, thanks be to God. This was a journey of patience and faith. May God send speedy approvals to all who are waiting. God Bless!
From the 75 banned countries.
EB3-1
Professional (bachelor's degree)
Total Days: 1168 days
Case
2023-04-28
2026-07-09
I-765
189 Days
I-131
192 Days
I-140
251 Days
I-485
1155 Days
Texas Service Center: I-765, I-131, I-140
National Benefits Center: I-485
