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🟦 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!
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nita n28m
My PD is 9/27/23. I filed my application 7/15/25. My EAD AND AP have been approved. Just waiting on I485.
