Maria Kaprin
Mar 24, 2026
Case Transferred To Another Office
Hello,
My I-360 was approved in January. I originally filed both my I-360 and I-485 together back in 2022.
I recently received a notification that my case I-485 has been transferred to another office.
Does this mean anything?
Should I expect to receive a request for a medical exam soon?
Based on a pending I-485 application
Total Days: 1386 days
Case
2022-04-22
2026-02-06
I-131
115 Days
I-360
1386 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-131, I-360
Timeline Map
2022-04-22
I-360
I-131
Submission to USCIS
2022-07-18
I-131
D+87
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2022-08-15
I-131
D+115
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2026-02-06
I-360
D+1386
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Launica oneMar 24, 2026
Congratulations!
Yes All cases filed in Vermont, they transfer the I-485 to NBC or field office after I-360 approval. It is normal.
All cases filed in Nebraska, the I-485 is transferred to NBC just after filing and wait fir I-360 approval.
You'll next get rfe for medical if you didn't send it.
Mark Douglas Mar 24, 2026
I filed my I-360 April 8th 2022 and still waiting for approval.
ayel yaelMar 24, 2026
@Mark Douglas any movement at all?
bridges 5Mar 24, 2026
@Maria Kaprin it means it’s been transferred to a field office where the adjudication of the I-485 would be processed.
God bless me Mar 24, 2026
@Mark Douglas @Maria Kaprin I filled my I-360 on 8th april 2022 and still waiting for decision...
April 2022Mar 24, 2026
@Maria Kaprin we are on same page mine approved in January and now couple days before they transfer mine I 485 case from nbc
Mi Maself n I Mar 25, 2026
congratulations 🎊 @Maria Kaprin & @April 2022
April 2022Mar 25, 2026
@Mi Maself n I Thankyou ☺️
Jo JMar 25, 2026
mine too,I m February 2022,vawa approved on November,I-485 transferred 8 days ago
Maria KaprinMar 26, 2026
@April 2022 @Jo J keep me posted, I’m Donna do my medical next week and hope get a request for medical soon
April 2022Mar 26, 2026
@Maria Kaprin @Jo J I got mine transferred notice today they transferred from NBC To Missouri Lee Sumit let me know where you case transfer
Jo JMar 27, 2026
@Maria Kaprin sure I will let you know! they ask for your Medicals?
Jo JMar 27, 2026
@April 2022 if my lawyer didn’t say anything probably they didn’t receive yet what they’re asking for
Maria KaprinMar 27, 2026
@Jo J not yet, but it’s what I hoping for
Maria KaprinMar 27, 2026
@Jo J I got a notice from a lawyer and it’s says that they transferred to speed up a process
wanna FavouredmomMar 28, 2026
did your lawyer ever follow up with them before your I-130 was approved
April 2022Mar 28, 2026
Congratulations! Hope I'm next! I'm also April 2022 and nothing yet
Maria KaprinMar 29, 2026
@wanna Favouredmom no, i just got approved without any follow up and they automatically transferred my i485 to different office to speed up a process
Maria KaprinMar 29, 2026
@April 04 2022 I wish you luck
Manifest LawMar 29, 2026
This is actually a good sign, it usually just means your I-485 is moving forward after the I-360 approval. USCIS often transfers the case to another office (NBC or a field office) for final processing, so it’s more about workflow than any issue with your case.
At this stage, a medical RFE is pretty common if you didn’t submit one already. A lot of people see transfer first, then medical request within a few weeks to a couple months, and then approval after they respond. If you haven’t done your medical yet, it’s smart to get it ready now so you can respond quickly when they ask.
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