Case Processing
eb2 or eb3 by USCIS
I had eb2 India i140 approved. PD dec 2013
In 2020 - When Eb3 moved forwarded , filed a combo i140 and i485, medicals together. Dates retrogressed. Eb3 I140 is approved.
June 2022 - Again when eb2 dates progressed , I interfiled. Obviously USCIS cannot give you update on whether interfiled is accepted
Now eb2 India is at July 2014, eb3 India is stuck at Nov 2013
What is the possibility my application can be processed in eb2 queue ? My last communication to USCIS is interfiling. What’s the hope if that will be honored ?
GreenCard approved today without interview
I-485 approved today without interview. Married to LPR , filed in March 2023, I-130 got approved in July 2023, spouse got US citizenship in December 2023, wrote many letters in 2024 to upgrade my category,
RFE( medical) submitted in May 2025 ( got expired after 2 years), API updates this month( April 2, April 10, April 17, April 20).
got an email on April 17 ( action taken) but it just changed to Case is being actively reviewed,
Today morning got another email ( action taken) , just saw approval notice under documents.
All the best to the ones who are still waiting. Your turn will come sure.
finally got approved Pd3/13/2023
finally approved!!!!
waited bulletin to open for almost 1year. but after that everything went smooth.
Thank you and I hope everyone gets their result soon !!!!!
EB3-2
Skilled worker (requiring at least 2 years of specialized training or experience)
Total Days: 293 days
Case
2025-07-02
Today
I-485
286 Days
I-765
107 Days
I-131
293 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485, I-765, I-131
i-485J concern
Filed i-485 and i-485j together on jan 6, 2025. Received RFE and responded on March 24,2026. However, updated on April 10 from Usics that RFE received.
It’s been 10 days uscis update on rfe for i-485 and just received confirmation mail for i-485j letter. Is this normal. What can we expect next?
rfe response
After receiving seven *prima facie* determinations over the course of four years, I received my first RFE notice three months ago. They requested additional evidence regarding the harassment I had experienced. It was abundantly clear that they had not reviewed the documents I had previously submitted; consequently, my attorney resubmitted the exact same evidence without making any changes. How long do you think it will take for them to respond?
OPT & I-485
I'm wondering when I can safely apply for NIW/I-485 after filing OPT. I'm on F-1 graduating this May, just filed PP for pending I-140, haven't applied for the OPT. I'm applying for the OPT this week, but I was just wondering when to file I-485? after I get physical EAD card for OPT? (I need I-485 EAD asap)
Derivative beneficiary
Hi everyone
I have a quick question. My priority date has just become current, and I recently got married. My spouse is currently abroad. Is it possible to add her as a derivative beneficiary to my pending green card application, or do I need to wait until my green card is approved and then start her process separately?
Thank you
TRAVEL WITH EXPIRED GC + EXTENSION LETTER
Hiiiii, I have a family emergency that requires me to travel. Anyone recently travel internationally with expired GC and #I-751 extension letter? Also, for the extension letter, did you bring the REAL one that USCIS mailed to you (with watermark) or just printed one from online portal? Please share your experience if you're entering SEATTLE!! :)
I'll be applying for #N-400 as soon as I get back (under 3 years rule)
Thank you so much for your time!!
#internationaltravel #reenterUS #expiredGC
Online status change after oath?
for those who already had oath, did your uscis online status change to "Naturalization Certificate was Issued "?
asking for someone who is worried as the online status remains " Oath ceremony notice was mailed" since many days after oath...
I heard in various forums that most people see that online change within hrs or max 1 day so curious to know experiences here
thanks in advance!
Approved!
I can’t believe I’m making this post! I never thought this day would come.
PD- July 13, 2021 (became current in October 2025)
I was scheduled for an interview and my case status never updated. It remained at “Case Remains Pending”.
Me and my husband went to the interview and we were interviewed separately.
First question from officer was: have you been working for your sponsor?
I told him I didn’t work for my initial sponsor, but that I had filed the supplemental J. Apparently he didn’t have my I-485 J with him, and he insisted that I had to be working for my initial sponsor. I explained to him that I was allowed to change employers, and that I had been working for my current and new sponsor for almost 3 years. He then spent a while on the computer looking for my file. He found it and filed it with my other documents.
He then started asking a few yes/no questions from the I-485. Also asked how many hours I work and salary.
At the end he said that he would approve the new supplemental J. That was the only cue I had the case was approved.
My husband’s interview took 30 min and the officer was chatting with him the whole time. He said to my husband he was going to review and that we should expect our cards in the next 2weeks.
He didn’t ask for any document!
When I got home the case status had been updated to “new card is being produced”.
Both my husband and I were approved.
One tip: be well prepared for the interview and be confident!
Good luck to everyone! Your time will come!
EB3-3
Unskilled worker (requiring less than 2 years of training or experience)
Total Days: 1413 days
Case
2022-06-07
2026-04-20
I-485
1413 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
