ehu L
Jul 15, 2026
Finally received my Green Card today!
I wanted to share my complete timeline because this community was incredibly helpful throughout my journey.
My timeline:
Priority Date: 04/21/2023
I-140 Approved: May 2025
I-485/I-485J Filed: 11/24/2025
Biometrics: 12/23/2025
Transferred to Seattle Field Office: 01/22/2026 (confirmed by Emma)
Case activity:
05/17: First silent update.
05/29: Second silent update + 3rd FTA0 + I-485J silent update.
06/06: 1st FTA1 + Active Review.
06/26: 2nd FTA1 + Active Review.
06/29: I-485J Approved + I-485 silent update.
06/30: I-485 Approved.
07/09: Card Was Produced.
07/14: 💚 Green Card received in hand!
One thing I learned is that silent updates don’t necessarily mean something is wrong. My case had multiple silent updates, FTA0s, FTA1s, and internal movements before approval. Looking back, they were signs that my case was actively being worked on, even though it didn’t feel that way at the time.
To everyone who is still waiting , please don’t lose hope. I know how frustrating it is to watch newer cases get approved first, and I remember thinking my case had been forgotten. But eventually, everything moved very quickly.
Thank you to everyone in this community for answering questions, sharing timelines, and keeping each other encouraged. This community helped me get through one of the most stressful periods of my immigration journey.
Don’t lose faith. Your approval will come. Wishing everyone the very best! 🍀🇺🇸❤️
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EB3-1 Skilled ROW PD June 2024Jul 15, 2026
how do you know slient updates?
Just Green Jul 15, 2026
congratulations 🎉
Just Green Jul 15, 2026
Are you from any of the 39 banned or paused countries?
I TJul 15, 2026
Congratulations 🎊
mery @Jul 15, 2026
congratulations 🙏🏼
is that your local FO?
ehu LJul 15, 2026
@EB3-1 Skilled ROW PD June 2024 I learned checking Reddit, or GPT may help you
ehu LJul 15, 2026
@Just Green thanks 😊 no, Im not. but part of 75 countries
ehu LJul 15, 2026
@mery @ thanks! non local office for me 🙏🏻
Ah lyJul 15, 2026
@ehu L hi did your approval letter mentioning about returning the unexpired EAD card back to USCIS?
ehu LJul 15, 2026
@Ah l I haven’t received the Ead, even I had applied for it
absux lawsneeJul 15, 2026
@Ah ly yes my green was approved recently on my approval later they told me to EAD
Ah lyJul 15, 2026
@absux lawsnee hi I was surprised too I also asked my lawyer and she told me to wait until I receive my physical GC to mail back the EAD card. did you receive your GC yet?
EB3-1 Skilled ROW PD June 2024Jul 16, 2026
when was your i765 approved?
absux lawsneeJul 16, 2026
@Ah ly not yet when was your case approved
Ah lyJul 16, 2026
@absux lawsnee hi my case got approved on July 9th and yesterday I got card was mailed to me
ehu LJul 16, 2026
@Ah ly congratulations! I remember we have pretty similar PD. enjoy your new phase.
Ah lyJul 16, 2026
@ehu L thank you
