Umashankar Chandrasekaran
Nov 27, 2025
EB-1C I-485 After RFE Response — How Long?
Hi everyone,
I’m an EB-1C (people manager) applicant. I filed concurrently in late May 2025. My I-140 RFE was approved on Oct 17, 2025, and USCIS received my I-485 RFE response on Sep 18, 2025.
Since then, my I-485 (MSC receipt) has remained in ‘Response to RFE Received’ status.
Is this normal? For EB-1C applicants, how long does USCIS typically take to approve the I-485 after the I-140 approval and RFE response? Any guidance or similar experiences would be helpful
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Ram ShriNov 27, 2025
if you don’t mind - what RFEs you received? usually, i485 takes 6 months for aproval after concurrent filing
Umashankar ChandrasekaranNov 28, 2025
asked to submit supplemental j
black blazerNov 28, 2025
hi @Umashankar Chandrasekaran - I had the same RFE. to re-submit supplement J.
it took about 110 days after receiving my RFE for the approval.
all depends on - the office that's processing your case and if your PD is current.
I've posted my detailed timeline too
Umashankar ChandrasekaranNov 28, 2025
thx Shri Ram
nikki susunaDec 1, 2025
same like yours i don’t think 6 months is true, filed in may2025 concurrent. 140 was approved in sep after Rfe. i-485 no rfe’s yet but last week silent update and emma told case moved to queens FO. forever wait :(
Ram ShriDec 2, 2025
@Umashankar Chandrasekaran any update?
Umashankar ChandrasekaranDec 2, 2025
nope
Umashankar ChandrasekaranDec 2, 2025
@nikki susuna I am asking Emma and did not give any update. any tips to ask questions
Umashankar ChandrasekaranDec 2, 2025
Today I visited the DMV to apply for a Real ID. I provided my valid H-1B I-797 approval notice, but they said their system shows me as being in “EAD status” and asked for my I-485 EAD card instead. I have not used my EAD for employment and I am maintaining H-1B status. which documents I should present at the DMV to ensure they recognize my H-1B status? Should I only show my passport, I-94, and H-1B approval notice? Also, is it normal for DMV System checks to show my EAD even when I am maintaining H-1B? Thank you.
nikki susunaDec 2, 2025
emma is useless, but when any silent update i chat. use live agent optiin and ask like you would like to know where case is!!
using Ead for dmv is totally okay! im on h1b but dmv i used ead as well!
Umashankar ChandrasekaranDec 2, 2025
thx
OK TigerDec 9, 2025
My case timeline is similar. India born, concurrently filed i140, ead, ap and aos late may. I140 eb1c approved in 2 months with PD May 2015. EAD and AOS in final step, AP in received status.
Umashankar ChandrasekaranDec 9, 2025
@OK Tiger where did u see the final steps ?
OK TigerDec 10, 2025
@Umashankar Chandrasekaran my progress section of case status in uscis account page
Umashankar ChandrasekaranDec 10, 2025
@OK Tiger I don’t see for my I485 case. my receipt starts with MSC. should I request to see that tab
OK TigerDec 11, 2025
@Umashankar Chandrasekaran I am not sure. if there is a way I can post a picture I would. my receipt number starts with ioe.
Umashankar ChandrasekaranDec 11, 2025
ok
