Case Processing
EB2 NIW I-140, waiting time for approval
i have been waiting for the approval since 1.9 years after filling the case on normal basis not express, altough I am living in a country where the ban is imposed but I have heared that that doesnt effect the approval, but the last message I got was "Case is still being processed by USCIS" and thats it, no anyother update or message.
I need to ask the experts and experience holders of EB2 NIW, what should I do, should I wait or file express, as currently my priority date has also been passed.
my consultant has asked me to wait, but I need to get the second opinion on this from other field experts too.
Thanks in advance.
F2A
anyone here recently got approved for F2A?
will be current now in May, so wondering how long after becoming current one should expect to receive their green card?
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 698 days
Case
2024-06-17
Today
I-765
34 Days
I-130
698 Days
I-485
590 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-485
California Service Center: I-130
EB2 NIW AOS Approved in 68 Days (No RFE, No Interview)
Sharing my NIW timeline! (ROW, from 75 country IVP pause, but not from 39 visa ban countries) (J status was subject to 212 e but received a "Not Subject Waiver/Advisory opinion)
I140 PD: Apr 26, 2024 (NSC)
Concurrent Filling (I-485/I-765): Jan 27, 2026 (NBC)
Biometrics: Feb 18
→ Multiple FTA0 updates
EAD: Feb 23 (Primary at NSC, Derivative at NBC)
→ Only silent update (never approved)
I-140 PP Upgrade: Feb 23
→ Approved in ~4 days
→ Same day: I-485 first silent update
Then:
Mar 19 → Silent update (Derrivative moved to Chicago FO)
Mar 25 → Silent update (Primary and Derivative moved to LA County FO)
Apr 1 → Silent update (Morning)
Apr 1 → 3rd FTA0 (Afternoon)
Apr 4 → Silent updates (Saturday)
Apr 5 → ✅ Approved (Sunday)
Apr 9 → Card produced
Apr 13 → Card delivered
This community really helped understand Multiple routes the cases take and possible timelines!
EB 4 after RFE
Priority Date: Aug , 2020
I-485 pending
Received RFE in October 2025 requesting 2 passport-style photos
USCIS received my response and updated status to: “Correspondence was received and USCIS is reviewing it.”
In November 2025, case status changed to: “Case remains pending because no immigrant visa number is immediately available.”
My priority date became current again in December 2025 and remains current now
and status is same till now
Has anyone had a similar timeline after visa numbers became available again?
next step will be ?
update question!
Has anyone gotten an email saying, “Notice Explaining USCIS' Actions Was Mailed
On April , 2026, we began reviewing your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative,. We mailed you a notice informing you of the action we intend to take on your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice and submit any requested materials. If you do not receive your notice by …”
and if so, what did it mean?
Finally Approved! 🙏🇺🇸 Boston Marriage-Based Green Card Timeline
I have no words to describe how happy I feel right now… 🙏
After a long journey, I’m finally APPROVED!! 🇺🇸
Marriage-based Green Card (married to a U.S. citizen)
📍 Applied from inside the U.S. — Boston, MA (Boston USCIS Field Office)
Here is my timeline for anyone who is still waiting:
May 9, 2025 – I-485 filed
June 4, 2025 – Biometrics
August 14, 2025 – Interview
February 2026 – Case reviewed
April 13, 2026 – Case updated (second touch)
April 14, 2026 – I-130 approved
April 14, 2026 – I-485 APPROVED 🎉
It was not easy… many months of waiting, anxiety, and uncertainty. But today I can say: it was all worth it.
To everyone still in this process:
Don’t lose faith. Trust God. Your time will come at the right moment. 🙏
Stay strong, stay patient, and believe — your approval is coming too!
Thank you to everyone in this community for the support and encouragement along the way.
I601 Expedite Waiver
Good Afternoon,
Wondering if anyone has been throught this situation.
I am a US citizen and we submitted petiton for the I601 waiver for my wife about 9 months ago(still no response)
Due to her having cancer and El Salvador having saturated medical facilities , We submitted a request to get the waiver expedited.
They call my wife today , And denied the request.
They said , There was ways for her to get treated im El salvadoe , Which theres not , Unless your a rich.
They said to contact our congressman to see if theres anything he can do.
Does anyome have any recommendation ?
We have a 3 year old daughter, Shes with my wife and its been really hard for her , Can anyone help me and guide me on to the right path
