Jasper amal
Jul 1, 2026
Curious if anyone in similar situation
A few weeks ago, I chatted with Emma and was told that my I-485 case was at the Queens Field Office, which made sense because I live in Queens, NY.
Yesterday, I asked Emma again about my case timeline and where my file is currently located. This time, Emma said my case is at the Los Angeles (LA) Field Office. I asked twice, and both agents gave me the same answer.
Is this normal? Has anyone else's case been transferred to a different field office even though they don't live in that area? Did it affect your processing time?
I'd appreciate hearing about your experience. Thanks!
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OTC OTCJul 1, 2026
every week if i have been asking and i am getting different answers so i should asking them
Testing PatienceJul 2, 2026
Mine also apparently at LA Field Office (non-local). Did not receive a formal notification of the change like before. would also like to know how it affects processing time. PD 9/1/21. Submitted all required documents. Same employer and sponsor since beginning. Medicals still valid.
Sanjay kumarJul 2, 2026
Hello, don’t believe in emma I asked 6 times all time recived different answer. Sometimes field office sometimes NBC
Retro PDJul 24, 2026
@Testing Patience any update in your case ??
Testing PatienceJul 24, 2026
nope. mine apparently is now at Seattle FO which is still a Non Local FO.
