Case Processing
i130 for my FATHER who is outside the country (Jamaica) - Awaiting Approval
Just sharing my timeframe. My mothers petition was approved this morning but still awaiting my fathers approval.
IR-5
U.S. citizen filing for a parent
Total Days: 416 days
Case
2024-08-16
2025-10-06
I-130
416 Days
Texas Service Center: I-130
Rant - Feeling Hopeless
Hi all. Need to vent. If anyone has any advice or can share their thoughts, please do.
I submitted my i-485 and EAD (i-765) and my husband's i-485 in March 24th, 2025, based on an approved EB1A (approved in February). I'm ROW and even though my PD was always current for EB1, I used a PD from an approved NIW (February 2024), since we use the oldest PD - not sure if this information is relevant, but just in case.
So not only has our green card not been approved yet, but my EAD still hasn't. I'm nervous because my STEM OPT ends in January and I'm not sure what to do.
I've seen plenty of posts and comments, here and on Reddit, of people who applied in June, July, and even August, who got their green cards approved. I've also seen even more posts and comments of people who got their EAD days or weeks within submitting their application.
Last API update for both our i-485s was August 28th. My EAD was last updated May 30th (technically June 9th, but only because of an address change).
Does anyone have any insight? Advice or suggestions?
I don't want any gap in employment, not only because I cannot afford it, but the annual bonus that will be distributed in February is contingent on continued employment on the day of distribution. Also, if I lose my job, who knows if they'll keep it open for me.
For my EAD, it seems it's "within normal processing times" so I cannot submit an inquiry.
Thanks, :(
