Bakhodir sultan
Oct 12, 2025
EB-2 NIW I-485 pending since 11/25/2022 (Pittsburgh FO). 06/10/2025: “security checks pending”. ONPT SRs + Emma/Tier-2 + senator/ombudsman done. Any proven way to move background checks?
My I-485 (EB-2 NIW) has been stuck since 11/25/2022. Interview waived; case at Pittsburgh Field Office; since 06/10/2025 status says security checks pending.
Tried: multiple Outside Normal Processing Time SRs, Emma/Tier-2, congressional inquiry, CIS Ombudsman (closed), biometrics (twice), I-693 submitted, and expedites for I-131 (need multiple-entry AP) and I-765 (financial loss) with evidence uploaded.
If you had similar delays, what actually moved your background checks? Did a congressional escalation / refresh-rerun request / InfoPass help? Any tips appreciated.
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 1060 days
Case
2022-11-25
Today
I-140
98 Days
I-485
1060 Days
Texas Service Center: I-140
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2022-11-25
I-140
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2023-01-10
I-485
D+46
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2023-03-03
I-140
D+98
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2023-04-27
I-485
D+153
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2023-08-01
I-485
D+249
Response to RFE
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Einar AdamOct 13, 2025
what’s your current status?
Lg VOct 13, 2025
The same in my case 12/17/22.
sam sOct 13, 2025
What does it show in your API?
Bakhodir sultanOct 13, 2025
My I-485 (EB-2 NIW) filed 11/25/2022. Pittsburgh FO. On 06/10/2025 USCIS said security checks pending. Online shows “Response to RFE Was Received” (08/01/2023). What about yours?
Bakhodir sultanOct 13, 2025
API shows: “Response To USCIS’ Request For Evidence Was Received” (08/01/2023). Contact center also said security checks pending since 06/10/2025.
