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Derivative I-485 approved before principal — anyone else?
I’m the principal applicant in an EB-3 case and my wife is my derivative. I was also affected by the USCIS adjudication hold involving nationals of the 39 countries (Venezuela) since December.
My timeline:
* October 16, 2025: Both I-485s filed
* December 2025: Case affected by the 39-country adjudication hold
* August 26, 2026: My I-485J approved
* August 28, 2026: Wife’s derivative I-485 approved
* Today: My principal I-485 is still pending
USCIS says my case is at the El Paso Field Office, interview waived, complete with no missing documents, and actively being reviewed.
Has anyone had their derivative approved before the principal? If so, how long did it take for the principal to get approved?
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