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EB-2 Perm based ROW approval timeline
Finally approved after more than 600 days of waiting.
EB-2 perm based filing:
Process initiation: January 2022
Priority date: March 1st 2023
Filing date: July 18th 2024
Biometrics appointment: August 7, 2024
Transfer from NBC to Phoenix FO (non-local, confirmed by Emma chat): September 2025
Transfer from Phoenix FO to Washington FO (local): January 2026
Approval: April 15 2026
Congressional inquiries:
1. January 2025
2. August 2025
3. December 2025
4. April 2025 -
Comment on congressional inquiries: Overall cookie cutter responses from USCIS but the last one seemed to have helped push my case forward.
General DOs and DON’Ts (my opinion):
DO:
- use congressional inquiries
- find distractions to not think about your case 24/7
- find patience within your faith if you practice (very helpful when your case is stuck and you see peers getting approved within months)
DON’T:
- check tracking apps too often (I’m guilty but it drives anxiety up)
- try to control what you can’t control which is trying to figure out the approval speed of your case
- base your happiness and life around the green card - you are smart (all of you) and talented. You can succeed everywhere in the world!
I’m still in shock as a big part of my life revolved around my application. I never thought it was gonna take more than 4 years from start to finish. Huge thanks to this community here for keeping people optimistic. For those of you still waiting, stay patient, use what you can (congressional inquiries), and trust in God.
Thanks be to God!
EB2-1
Advanced degree or exceptional ability
Total Days: 637 days
Case
2024-07-18
2026-04-16
I-485
637 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2024-07-18
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2024-08-07
I-485
D+20
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2026-04-16
I-485
D+637
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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