Case Processing
EB3-Unskilled Approval (My timelines)
Today, it was finally my turn. I felt an overwhelming sense of happiness — probably the best day I’ve had in the last 10 years.
2021
Feb – PERM (LC) filed (PD 2021.Feb)
2022
Jul – PERM (LC) approved (~1 year 5 months)
Dec – I-140 filed (Premium Processing)
Dec – I-140 approved
2023
Jan – Medical exam completed
Jan – I-485 / I-765 / I-131 filed
Feb – USCIS accepted fingerprint fee for I-485
Mar – Biometrics appointment completed
May – Case Remains Pending (CRP)
Aug – EAD & I-131 approved (Combo Card)
2025
Feb – Combo Card (EAD / I-131) renewal filed
Mar – Priority date became current (April Visa Bulletin)
Aug – EAD renewal received
Oct – Advance Parole (I-512 Travel Permit) received
2026
Feb – Interview notice received
Feb – Second medical exam completed ($480 per person)
Feb – Adjustment of Status interview
(⌨️The interview was very tough, but fortunately everything worked out in the end.)
Mar –🍀 I-485 approved (MyUSCIS update)
Total processing time:
5 years 21 days 2 hours
(From PERM filing to Green Card approval — excluding PERM processing stage)
🙏🏻I will keep everyone here in my prayers.
I sincerely pray that good news will reach everyone who, today as well, is struggling with immigration issues and living between uncertainty and hope.
I know how heavy this uncertainty can feel, but please remember you are not alone. I truly hope and pray that your good news will come soon.
EAD renewal Tied to VAWA
Hi everyone, does anyone know how long it usually takes to receive a response after requesting an expedited EAD renewal?
I applied to renew my EAD in July 2024, and the status has remained “fingerprints were taken.” The advance parole renewal that I filed at the same time was approved last year. My prima facie determination connected to my VAWA case continues to be renewed.
I have already called to request an expedite for the EAD renewal and also contacted my congressman to submit an inquiry on my behalf. Does anyone know how long it typically takes to hear back after an expedite request?
I’m really stressed because my employer requires an updated EAD, and I could lose my job in 90 days if I’m unable to provide it.
Anyone else with VAWA pending since 2020–2021? Seeing a worrying trend
Trying to analyze what might be missing in some of these pending cases from 2020–2021, especially since I’ve been seeing a concerning trend of denials lately. I’m wondering if there’s something common between the cases lack of certain evidence, criminal history issues, overseas travel, or overstays, filling place, length of the marriage, or something else.
In my situation, I was living with my ex-husband’s family, so I didn’t have a lease in my name and I think it’s bad. It was also during COVID and we didn’t travel much together to give USCIS a lot of pictures or affidavits. However, I do have joint bank statements and years of joint tax filings. As far as I know, USCIS hasn’t disputed the abuse part of my case they issued an RFE for good faith marriage, but they didn’t question shared residence.
My case has been pending since August 2021. I don’t have any criminal history, I’ve paid my taxes, and the only issue on my record is that I overstayed my visa. I originally came to the U.S. on a J-1, and I’m from a former Soviet Union country. No kids, 3 years of marriage, filed from NYC.
I know discussing this won’t necessarily change the outcome of our cases, but it might help us prepare. Some people on Discord, mentioned possibly filing a lawsuit against USCIS. Maybe we can gather experiences, compare timelines and RFEs, and see what patterns we can find.
interview scheduled for I485 via NIW
PD: March 2024.
I485 submitted November 2025 together with spouse.
received a notice for interview appointment scheduled. did anyone receive interview request as well? what questions can be expected.
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 722 days
Case
2024-03-21
Today
I-140
568 Days
I-485
128 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140
National Benefits Center: I-485
traveling on advance parole
have anyone travel on their advance parole lately? I want to travel but I’m from a country with a partial ban ( Antigua & Barbuda). I travelled on my advance parole once back in December 2024 and re entry was smoooth. 15 minutes in secondary inspection. I wanna try again. thoughts?
F2a - IOE - with NOIR
My priority date is December 2022, and I got approved in my case on January 2024. But on November 2024 I got a NOIR the reason is because they explained me in a letter that my case was approved when my category isn’t current because the visa bulletin got a regress . Now it’s more than 1 year and a half and I don’t hear back anything from them. it’s frustrating ugh!!! Somebody in the same situation? or know what’s next?
EB2 NIW – Priority Date August 2024, Texas Service Center, no Premium Processing. Anyone with a similar case? What are your expectations or timelines?
###
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 563 days
Case
2024-08-27
Today
I-140
563 Days
Texas Service Center: I-140
F2a pending assignment to an officer PD AUGUST 2023
The case is pending assignment to an adjudications officer. When further action is taken, a notice will be mailed to the address of record.
does it mean that my case will be approve anytime soon?
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 947 days
Case
2023-08-09
Today
I-130
947 Days
Texas Service Center: I-130
Interview scheduled without priority date being current. F2A
Hi everyone, I have a quick question. My interview for the F2A category was scheduled even though my priority date is not current yet. Has anyone experienced this before or knows why this happens? Its under F2A category and I’m still almost 1.5 years behind the priority date. Any idea what can happen after the interview about the decision?
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 161 days
Case
2025-10-03
Today
I-485
161 Days
Texas Service Center: I-485
K1 visa for restricted countries
hi everyone. I've been waiting for 14 months for my fiancé visa and we haven't gotten a response yet. we contacted USCIS and they said thag my fiance is from one the
of the countries that have travel restrictions so they can't give us a Timeline or provide any help. any recommendations or anyone that is going through this too?
#k1visa #fiance #immigration
K-1/K-2
Not yet married - fiance and/or dependent child
Total Days: 462 days
Case
2024-12-06
Today
I-129F
462 Days
California Service Center: I-129F
