Case Processing
change of case status
Hello everyone,
I have a question about my I-485 case.
Last week my case status changed from “Case activity reviewed by USCIS” to “Your case is still being processed.”
I contacted a live agent through USCIS chat, and the agent told me that my case was transferred from the National Benefits Center to the San Antonio Field Office.
I already had my interview in 2024 for both forms I-130 and I-485.
My I-130 was approved, but my I-485 was not approved at that time because a visa was not available.
Now the agent told me that my case is in the queue for an interview, which confused me because I already completed the interview for the I-485.
My questions are:
1. Is it possible that USCIS will schedule another interview for the I-485 even though I already had one?
2. Has anyone had a similar experience where their case was transferred back to the field office after the visa became available?
3. Could this just mean they are reviewing my case again before making a decision?
Also, I am from one of the 75 countries under additional review, so I wonder if that could affect the process.
I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who had a similar situation. Thank you.
😊hola!
2023 Empece mi caso casada con resiente, en el 2025 mi esposo se hizo ciudadano para "acelerar el caso"
creen que falte mucho para tener noticias? o alguien mas con fechas parecidas con aprobación
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