A R
Jun 17, 2026
EB2-NIW I-485 Approved today.
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my timeline in case it helps others who are anxiously waiting for their I-485 approval.
Timeline:
PD/ Current was 03/25/2024
I-485/I-765 filed: Oct 20, 2025
Biometrics: Nov 17, 2025
EAD approved: Apr 26, 2026
Card produced: May 2, 2026
EAD received: May 6, 2026
I-485 status and Backend updates:
2 FTA0s after biometrics
3rd FTA0 on June 12, 2026
Silent/internal update on, Dec 26, Jan 15, Jan 23, Feb 03, May 11, June 15, 2026
H008 appeared on June 16, 2026
Case Approved: June 16, 2026 🎉
I know how stressful the waiting can be, especially when you're trying to interpret backend updates. Hopefully this timeline helps anyone seeing similar FTA0, H008, or silent updates.
I sincerely pray that everyone who is still waiting receives good news and their approvals very soon. Wishing you all the very best—your turn is coming. 🙏
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Dee BarbaraJun 17, 2026
are you part of the 39 banned countries?
A RJun 17, 2026
@Dee Barbara No, i’m not from 39 banned countries
Mohammad Tawfiq Bidaki Jun 17, 2026
congratulations
mory gharasuiJun 17, 2026
congratulations
Chloe LiJun 17, 2026
congratulations
Elizabeth AJun 17, 2026
amen . congratulations
B kJun 17, 2026
Amen, thanks for sharing and the motivation
B kJun 17, 2026
congratulations too
kwetu ku KatangaJun 17, 2026
what was your field office ?
A RJun 18, 2026
Thank you all🤗
A RJun 18, 2026
@kwetu ku Katanga my case was at NBC
M Ch2d
very similar time with PD Oct 2023. but from one of the 39 countries… I hope they process ours too
