Case Processing
Changing jobs under different SOC Code after i485 pending for more than 180 days
Employer 1:
PERM: SOC/O*NET (OES) code: 15-1132 | Section H (Alternate): Software Engineer or IT Professional | Occupation Title: Software Developers, Applications
I-140 (EB3): 15-1132 | Part 6 Job title: Software Engineer - Quality - Approved
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Employer 2 (Joined as a Architect and later converted to project manager before new GC filing):
PERM: SOC/O*NET (OES) code: 15-1199 | Section H Job title: PD Project Manager | Occupation Title: IT Project Managers
I-140 (EB3 and later EB2): Part 6 Job title: PD Project Manager - Both Approved in 2022
Filed I-485 in 2020, Approved EB2/EB3 2022, Filed I-485J for EB2 in 2022
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Now I am planning to switch to Employer 3 - who would initially absorb me as "Software Architect" (15-1299) via H1B TRANSFER, same SOC CODE as IT Project Manager.
Can i file I485J immediately or should I change my role to project manager when time or chance permits and then file I485J? I am not sure what details go into a 485J.
I am trying to skip PERM and I-140 from scratch. Will there be RFE ?
Just Got Approved!!! Yay✅😎
💚 My AOS timeline 💚
Receipt Notice - sharing to give others hope their receipt notice might be just around the corner! Mine was from Adjusting Status from H1B & married to US citizen.
✨️✨️Packet sent (USPS) Express with signature - including I-130, I-485, I-693, I-864, I-765, I-131 and G-1145.
USPS delivered to Chicago PO box Lockbox with the help of Lawyer
After 11 months (288 Days) | Concurrent filing of ALL forms
NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER
No interview / Interview Waived
Background info: been living/working in the US since 2018, always maintained legal status, AOS packet mailed after being married for 3 weeks/living together for 1.5 years/in a relationship for 2 years
Evidence of bona fide marriage: joint lease (previous and current), joint checking account, joint savings account, applicant listed as authorized user of petitioner’s credit card and petitioner listed as authorized user of applicant’s credit card, 2 years of Venmo transactions, joint heath insurance, petitioner listed as beneficiary of applicant’s 401K plan and applicant’s life insurance, applicant and petitioner listed as each other’s emergency contacts at work, pet insurance for our cat, Apple family plan, flight tickets/train tickets/hotel receipts for big international trips over 2 years, about 20 photos with family and friends, save the dates for our wedding, cards and checks sent to our address, 4 affidavits from 2 family members and 2 friends.
Tips: send EVERYTHING at once, go above and beyond with your bona fide evidence, you do NOT need a lawyer or a paralegal or any sort of assistance if your case is straightforward.
Good luck everyone ✨
Package Sent - 03/18/2024
Package Recived - 03/26/2024
Reciept Recivied Date - 04/05/2024 (automatically linked to my online Portal earlier had a case filed to USCIS ACCOUNT)
Pritoriry Date - 03/26/2024
Biometrics Notification - 04/05/2024
Biometrics Appointment Scheduled - 04/22/2024 (We already knew our interview was waived because of Emma and this confirmed it)
Request for Intial Evidence RFE for I-485 (Provide Financial Documents i864 Further Documents)- 05/16/2024
RFE Sent: 07/29/2024
We received your response for Form I-485: 08/01/2024
EAD and Travel Permit approved (Combo Approval): 11/07/2024
EAD produced and mailed: 11/13/2024
EAD received: 11/15/2024
RFE Reviewed : Spoke to Live Agent Emma and got to know an Officer Reviewed my RFE response on 12/17/2024
I-130 and I-485 Case is been actively reviewed: 01/07/2025
I-485 approved: 01/08/2025
I-130 approved: 01/08/2025
(In Total it took 288 Days from receiving AOS Reciept to recover an approval)
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 757 days
Case
2024-03-26
Today
I-765
232 Days
I-130
288 Days
I-485
293 Days
I-131
757 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-130, I-485, I-131
Advance parole lost
Hello , my advance parole was approved but it didn’t get delivered . I submitted service request but it’s been 1.5 months since I submitted it as well but no reply so far . tried contacting USCIS all they say is to wait . told my lawyer they said either to wait or file new one as well . so I wanted to know if anyone had gone through a similar situation and what did you guys do . I am totally lost thinking what should I do
RFIE updated on case status but not received yet
I received an RFIE on my i485 application on Dec 17,2024 but I haven’t received the document yet. I am concerned about the deadline. I have called USCIS several times and they say there’s a service request to send it to me but no idea when that will happen.
any suggestions on what else I can do?
my online account doesn’t have a documents tab either.
I’m anxious and don’t want to miss the deadline.
Timeline and a thought
PD: NOV 2023
Active Reviewed: Dec 2023
#i140
I’ve been reflecting on something lately and wanted to share my thoughts. I’m starting to consider applying for Premium Processing (PP), but I keep asking myself—why? • I’m not current, and realistically, I probably won’t be anytime soon (2026-2027).
Still, I’m beginning to think it might be a good idea to have my case processed sooner, especially BEFORE any changes or new regulations are introduced by the incoming administration.
I understand that systemic changes take time, but let’s not forget that these agencies often operate in their own world. Historically, they’ve made decisions based on discretion and the priorities of their officers, so there’s always some unpredictability involved.
On the flip side, some lawyer friends have advised against this approach, pointing out potential downsides. For instance, they suggest it could lead to a
• Request for Evidence (RFE), possibly as a way to buy more time since the system is overwhelmed.
• Worse yet, an RFE could escalate the case to higher-level officers, who are known for stricter reviews and higher denial rates.
Despite these concerns, I find myself leaning more and more toward applying for PP. I’ve even started saving up to make it possible. It might not be a perfect plan, but it feels like the right step for me right now.
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 861 days
Case
2023-11-15
2026-03-25
I-140
482 Days
I-485
111 Days
I-765
166 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140
National Benefits Center: I-485, I-765
