Case Processing
any situation like this?
I connect Emma and the live Agent
say
In order to provide specific information regarding this case, you will need to call our Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283. Thank you for contacting USCIS. Please enjoy the rest of your day!
why they say like that?
Or I don’t have any update
Interview Completed at Miami Office Yesterday
All I can say is, if you are not ready and prepared, please start preparing now. The interview lasted pretty long because we used an interpreter. Thankfully, most of the time the officer was mainly confirming information, and occasionally she asked some in-depth questions, but there were usually no follow-ups.
The key takeaway, you HAVE to know your declaration. The questions asked require you to be very familiar with what you submitted.
She was pleased with how my attorney handled the corrections to my old application, so we didn’t spend much time on that. She also didn’t repeat many questions, and I think that’s largely because of how my supplemental filing was prepared and submitted.
I will say, though, the asylum officers are very stoic 😂. They don’t give you any indication of how the interview went or what they’re leaning towards doing lol.
For anyone preparing: please review your documents and prepare, prepare, prepare. Do mock interviews if you can, find evidence and be sure to know how to respond to questions that will challenge your claim, for example : “if such political party is not in power anymore, why are you so afraid to go back?”
At the end, the officer explained that she is not the one who makes the final decision and that we should watch for the decision in the mail. She also stated that all evidence and documents submitted will be reviewed when they determine the outcome.
She explained there are two possible outcomes:
• Approval, which would include all the documents and information, including my derivatives.
• NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny), which would give the attorney 16 days to respond.
And one more thing, for those worried about ICE, at least at the Miami office there was nothing to worry about. Everything was very calm and relaxed. The officers actually looked super laid back, which honestly surprised me. Reminded me of the DMV.
Has anyone been approved yet? With the same timeline?
the lord is our strength 🦾🦾🫰🫰🫰
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 1962 days
Case
2020-10-26
Today
I-130
291 Days
I-131
1237 Days
I-765
625 Days
I-360
625 Days
I-485
625 Days
Potomac Service Center: I-130
National Benefits Center: I-131
Nebraska Service Center: I-765, I-360, I-485
I-485 Approved
Got Approval for Principal Applicant. Waiting for Derivatives. Goodluck everyone!
One thing to note, I was able to predict exactly within the hour that my I-485 will be approved, so I waited for the approval email then suddenly got the approval! So I read from reddit that once 3rd FTAO appears, exactly 24 hrs and 10 minutes approval will come lol. I kind of dig a little bit deeper and it make sense on my case based on few factors. I converted timezone to my local time and count 24 hrs and 10 minutes :)
Goodluck everyone, will post once card arrives.
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 863 days
Case
2023-10-30
2026-03-11
I-140
28 Days
I-485
160 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140
National Benefits Center: I-485
Derivative applicant approved but primary applicant pending
Hi!
My husband is the primary applicant and I am derivative applicant . I got my I-485 approved 3 days ago, while his is still pending.
Our PD is 05/2013,, and our case was moved to Chicago FO 2 before my 485 approval.
For some of you who recently were approved, have any of you been in a similar situation? If yes, how long after your dependents were you approved?
Or did you guys got approval at same time than your dependents?
What should be expected in terms of API updates?
Does the fact that I got approved means my husband should be approved soon?
Thank you all!
Share your timeline with me please!!!!
Very early days for me still.
my lawyer submitted everything on 8/11/25
I didn’t get receipts so my lawyer submitted an inquiry with USCIS and I finally got my receipts on 2/27/26
I know it’s still very early days but my lawyer said I might not hear back for another 6-8 months and I’m seeing many ppl get their EAD before that. My employer found out about my status and I’m just worried and need my EAD asap I’m so worried 😬
how long does it take to send notice after interview is scheduled
this is my status.
….. we scheduled an interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust
We will mail you an interview notice. Please follow any instructions in the notice.
it’s been 5 days not seen any notice in the mailbox
I485 approval
My I-140 & I-485 Timeline
I-140 (EB2 NIW)
Jan 22, 2024 → I-140 submitted
Sep 18, 2025 → Upgraded to premium processing
Nov 5, 2025 → Case approved ✅
I-485 (Adjustment of Status)
Dec 8, 2025 → Case received (IAF)
Dec 13, 2025 → Biometrics scheduled
Dec 29, 2025 → Biometrics completed (1st FTA0/2nd FTA0)
Jan 14, 2026 → Silent update
Feb 4, 2026 → Silent update / Transfer (NBC → Seattle Field Office)
Mar 5, 2026 → Officer review (3rd FTA0)
Mar 7, 2026 → Silent update
Mar 8, 2026 → Silent update
Mar 9, 2026 → Silent update
Mar 9, 2026 → Case approved (H008) ✅
I-765 (EAD)
Still pending ⏳
Best of luck on your I-485 approval journey! 🌟
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 93 days
Case
2025-12-08
Today
I-485
92 Days
I-765
93 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485, I-765
