Case Processing
485 with SRC Receipt number
I see a lot of people with MSC receipt numbers for I-485, but I haven’t come across anyone with an SRC receipt number like mine. From what I found, SRC is for the Texas Service Center, and MSC is for the National Benefits Center (NBC). Also, I’m curious how they determine whether it goes to Texas, NBC, or another center.
My case (EB3 Skilled) was originally with Texas (SRC) but was later transferred to NBC. Is anyone else in the same situation?
Also, I’ve noticed some people are reaching out to their congress representatives or chatting with Emma to get updates. Is there anything else we can do to help move the process along or get more clarity?
PD: 12/22
Recently became current
Dependent visa status during i485
Hello I (primary) have filed for i485, i765 and i131 on March 15th with my wife as dependent. We both are on our own H1B visas. Biometrics was done April 18th.
My wife is about to lose her job at the end of this month and given the job market it could be tough to find an other job within 60 days to maintain her H1B status.
What are our options?
Rejection of Renewal Form I-131 Application for travel document or advance parole
Hi, I submitted form i-765 and i-131 for renewing my EAD and advance parole, i-765 was approved without payment since my i-485 is still pending and i submitted the receipt notice but i-131 is rejected and today i get my package back and they stated i need to pay for i-131. Last time I checked online it’s still free for those with pending i-485 but why i-131 need to pay while i-765 is remind free during pending of form i-485?
my husband told me not to renew the i-131 since the current cost is $630, he said it’s not worth it and better to wait greencard to be approved. I just afraid I need it before they approve the i-485 tho but I’m agree $630 is not worthed. I hope my visa bulletin will current soon so I no need to worry this much
viajando con residencia por visa Juvenil
Hola buenas noches , lo prometido es deuda , les contaré un poco de mi experiencia viajando a mi país de origen , los motivos muy personales de viaje ya que mi hijo anhelaba conocer a los abuelos y primos después de 7 años de vivir en USA , entonces decidí lanzarme a esta aventura , cuando salí sin ningún problema pero al ingreso me pasaron a una segunda revisión rápida en donde me preguntaron porque habíamos regresado al país donde sufrimos abandono y otros motivos por la delincuencia, entonces respondí la verdad que habíamos viajado por motivos personales familiares , y solo estuvimos 10 días fuera , sentí mucho miedo el oficial que me atendió solo hizo una cara de descontento y imaginé lo peor luego solo dijo te puedes ir , pero la verdad por ahora no viajaré más . 💔
pero cada quien tiene su propio criterio de esto .
H1B grace period details/clarification
Could you please clarify if the 60-day H-1B grace period is available only once per the full 3-year H-1B validity period, or does a new grace period become available with each new H-1B petition approval within that time frame?
(eg: For example, My H1B period is(2025-2028) if I use my 60-day grace period now, and subsequently join a new employer under a new H-1B petition approval, would I be eligible for another 60-day grace period if I lose my job again in 2026?). need some clarity on this as I heard that you can use 60 day grace period only once in petition period, is this true??
Updated Timeline
PD: December 17 2023
AR1: January 6 2024
NOA: March 26 2025
- Case Transferred to California
AR2: April 16 2025
APPROVED: April 16th 2025
Case sent to NVC: April 19 2025
Welcome email received: April 20 2025
Fees paid 🥰and waiting to upload documents 🎉
Praying our embassy miraculously speeds up the interview wait time 🇩🇴🙏
I-693 for Adjustment of Status
I got my interview date for next month but in the paper it says to bring the report of Medical examination and vaccination records I-693. I came to the US as a K-1 visa holder. How do I know if I need to bring this to the interview?
K-1
U.S. citizen filing for a fiancé(e)
Total Days: 296 days
Case
2024-07-26
Today
I-485
296 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
