Case Processing
🟦 EB-2 I-485 at San Jose FO — Dependent EAD Approved but Mine Still Pending? Normal?
Hi all,
Sharing my timeline and hoping to understand if this delay is normal at the San Jose Field Office.
My Case (EB-2 ROW):
• PD: Sept 25, 2023
• Filed I-485/I-765/I-131: June 2025
• Biometrics done
• Medical RFE received & responded
• i485 :Case now at San Jose FO, i765 at Nebraska
• December VB: EB-2 ROW current (Feb 1, 2024 cutoff)
What’s confusing me:
👉 My wife’s dependent EAD was approved, but my own EAD is still pending, even though we filed together.
What I’ve learned so far:
• San Jose FO is slow for EB cases (often 10–15 months).
• Principal’s EAD can be delayed if the principal had an I-485 RFE — dependents aren’t affected.
• Dependent EADs often get approved faster because they’re simpler.
• 5 months for a principal EAD is still within normal range (3–7 months).
• Being current in the VB doesn’t mean instant I-485 approval; FO backlog still applies.
My Question:
Has anyone else at San Jose FO had their dependent EAD approved first while the principal’s EAD lagged?
How long did it take for your own EAD/GC to move after that?
Thanks!
GREEN CARD….
I pray to god everyday for my day to come.
its been 10 month since USCIS ask for initial evidence on my case and still haven’t gotten any type of update on my case after that.
MY PD is April 2018…….
U visa
Based on an approved U visa
Total Days: 1613 days
Case
2021-07-15
Today
I-485
1613 Days
Texas Service Center: I-485
CSPA Review Request for Derivative Beneficiary - F3 Category
hello all,
in 2011 my grandmother (US Citizen) applied F3 immigratior to my mom and family. petition was approved on 2012. priority date came cutten on November 2024. while trying to fill Ds-260 form and upload civil documents I saw only my parents name. by that time I'm 23 year old. I tried to add my name by us is did add my name. later this year in November beginning I uploaded recent tax returns of my sponsor. my parents attended interview and got their visa approved. later when I opened case file suddenly I saw my name and it asked me to fill DA-260 form and upload civil documents. now I'm 24 year old. how to proceed with this.
I'm I eligible u see CSPA?
my date of birth- 02 September 2001
PD - 23 August 2011
petition approved -25 August 2012
parents interview - Nov 11,205(approved)
I485 Primary approved but dependent application pending
With God’s grace, finally after almost 13 years primary I485 application approved on 11/12/2025 but dependent applications are pending. Is this a normal trend? Has anyone faced the same issue? when should I expect approval for dependents?
Thank you!
CSPA Review Request for Derivative Beneficiary – F3 Category
hello all,
in 2011 my grandmother (US Citizen) applied F3 immigration to my mom and family. petition was approved on 2012. priority date came cuttetn on November 2024. while trying to fill Ds-260 form and upload civil documents I saw only my parents name. by that time I’m 23 year old. I tried to add my name by us is did add my name. later this year in November beginning I uploaded recent tax returns of my sponsor. my parents attended interview and got their visa approved. later when I opened case file suddenly I saw my name and it asked me to fill DA-260 form and upload civil documents. now I’m 24 year old. how to proceed with this.
I’m I eligible u see CSPA?
my date of birth- 02 September 2001
PD - 23 August 2011
petition approved -25 August 2012
parents interview - Nov 11,205(approved)
