p Q
Sep 29, 2021
EB2-NIW Case Approved - a year later
My case was non-concurrent (applied for I-140 and I-485 a month apart) and ROW (not India/China). Case was transferred to NBC from MSC at the end of January.
RFE was for medical exam received at the beginning of August and response submitted end of August (delivered Aug 20, updated to say received on Aug 28 🤷♂️). Almost a month later it says approved.
Could give more information as needed. I-140 was approved in late March but approval notice kept getting undelivered. So ignore what my timeline says on I-140 approval, which took 222 days and for which I applied in Aug 2020. An exact year later, I-485 updated to say my card is being produced. I assume I’ll get it in a week-ish.
Not sure if the probable government shutdown will delay things, hopefully not. #eb2-niw #eb2 #niw #i-140 #i-485
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 413 days
Case
2020-08-19
2021-10-06
I-140
378 Days
I-131
99 Days
I-765
106 Days
I-485
371 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140, I-485
National Benefits Center: I-131, I-765
Timeline Map
2020-08-19
I-140
Priority Date
2020-08-19
I-140
Submission to USCIS
2020-08-20
I-485
D+1
Priority Date
2020-09-30
I-131
I-765
I-485
D+42
Submission to USCIS
2021-01-05
I-131
I-765
I-485
D+139
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2021-01-07
I-131
D+141
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2021-01-14
I-765
D+148
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2021-08-03
I-485
D+349
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2021-08-27
I-485
D+373
Response to RFE
2021-09-01
I-140
D+378
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2021-10-06
I-485
D+413
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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k mahmudSep 29, 2021
wow that's fast. congratulations.
Hopeful GirlSep 29, 2021
Congratulations!!!
S RJan 10, 2022
congratulations
Mary J.Feb 22, 2022
Congrats! @PQ I am planning to apply for EB2-NIW. Did you work with a lawyer?
p QFeb 22, 2022
Yes! 🙌 Good luck!
Mary J.Feb 22, 2022
Great! I am looking for a good lawyer who is experienced in EB2-NIW. Were you pleased with your lawyer? Would you recommed them?
p QFeb 22, 2022
I worked with WeGreenEd. They were expensive but it all worked out! 💪
p QFeb 22, 2022
Yes! I am a PhD chemist, but I think your case might be definitely eligible. I’ve seen all sorts getting approved! Chen is amazing. I think some of the lawyers have degrees in English too, so they can definitely help. They do evaluate your case before they even take you on and they have conversations with you. I’m sure there are cheaper options too.
Mary J.Feb 22, 2022
@PQ Thank you so much! It is greatly appreciated. I wish you all the best!
