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Non Alien
Jul 25, 2025
Greened! Self filed AOS EB1A
Sharing My I-485 AOS Timeline (EB1A, India) – Happy to Answer Questions! I recently filed Adjustment of Status (AOS) for myself and my family without an attorney, and I’m happy to share my experience. If you have questions about tracking, APIs, document lists, or anything else related to the process, please feel free to ask! I know the waiting and uncertainty is tough, hang in there, and best of luck to everyone! Case Overview Employment Category: EB1A Country of Birth: India Priority Date: 02/03/2025 Lockbox: Dallas Notice came from: NBC (National Benefits Center) Timeline Application Delivered to Lockbox: 02/03/2025 Notice Date: 02/07/2025 Biometrics Notice (Online): 02/08/2025 Biometrics Appointment: 02/12/2025 (rescheduled online) EAD (I-765): Did not apply AP (I-131): Did not apply Interview : Waived on 02/13/2015 I-485 Approval Date: 07/20/2025 Green Card Produced: 07/24/2025 API & Status Updates: No Status Change - Timestamp Updates: 05/09 06/14 06/18 07/09 -> Non Local Field Office 07/15 -> Local Field Office API Codes/Other Key Dates: LDA: 2025-07-24 H008: 2025-07-20 FTA1: 2025-06-28 FTA0: 2025-02-13 IAF: 2025-02-03 Key Takeaways: Filed for myself and family without a lawyer—it’s very doable if you’re detail-oriented. I opted NOT to apply for EAD (I-765) or AP (I-131), as my work status was already valid. Used the online USCIS account for quick biometrics rescheduling; highly recommended. The wait is real and can be stressful—try to trust the process! Wishing all of you a smooth journey! And Thanks for all the help! Let me know if you have any questions, want details on documents, API tracking, or anything else. Happy to help!

EB1-1

Extraordinary ability

Total Days: 171 days
Case
2025-02-03
2025-07-24
I-485
171 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2025-02-03
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2025-07-24
I-485
D+171
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Non AlienJul 25, 2025
@L F what is chatgpt filer means?
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amdsk aJul 25, 2025
@Non Alien Congrats! How did you it moved to Non-local field office and then to local field office?
Non AlienJul 25, 2025
@amdsk a I believe it never moved but API update on the day of approval said my local office.
T AJul 25, 2025
Congratulations 👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉 Please help with the APIs used
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amdsk aJul 25, 2025
@T A You can use this forum as it provides step by step and full details: https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1hglar9/use_this_method_to_know_if_uscis_is_actually/
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amdsk aJul 25, 2025
@Non Alien Thanks! When it moved to non-local FO, how did you know? Was it Emma? Or you saw FTA1 code and then asked Emma?
Non AlienJul 25, 2025
@amdsk a I got a API update with no status change, checked with Emma and came to know
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amdsk aJul 25, 2025
@Non Alien Thank you so much for detailed info!
n sJul 25, 2025
how did the rescheduling of biometrics work? it says you need a reason. also, did it really help to move it to earlier?
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Ashley MJul 25, 2025
@Non Alien Your PD is 2025 and your COB is India, that PD is not current for Indias. is that a typo?
Non AlienJul 26, 2025
@s s you can reschedule stating work reason. I did because I had a family travel and I had appointments next day, so just did it.
Non AlienJul 26, 2025
@Ashley M PD mentioned is my petition filed date. my 140 priority is 04/15. sorry for the confusion
US AspirantJul 26, 2025
@Non Alien many congratulations for big milestone and thank you for sharing the details and much helpful, can you please let us know API status - FTA1 means what status in that stage
n sJul 26, 2025
@Non Alien did the rescheduling help with timelines in any way? big congratulations! this is cool. also, thanks for the detailed post.
n sJul 26, 2025
also, do you think having 765 and 131 delays things?
Non AlienJul 26, 2025
@US Aspirant FTA1 is when all your background checks are marks completed and case move towards final adjustment. expect approval in few weeks.
Non AlienJul 26, 2025
@s s don’t think rescheduling helps much. I have not applied for 765 or 131 and it didn’t help moving fast either.
n sJul 26, 2025
thanks for the info!
kk mJul 26, 2025
congratulations!! Thank you for sharing the information
manoucheca janvierJul 26, 2025
Please help me, I'm dying, I can't get a job card, I never got it, please help me
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s pJul 28, 2025
@Non Alien Congratulations! For the past two months, the processing timeline keeps moving up and down every other week (2 to 7 to 8 to 5 to 4 and now to 5 months). My API updates are fairly similar to yours(FTA1 since June 29th) so wondering if you’ve noticed such pattern..
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S PJul 29, 2025
@Non Alien Congratulations. After how long did it take for the approval after the API update FTA1 ?
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S PJul 29, 2025
Sorry, I just saw the post, it was on June 28th. Thanks
n sAug 7, 2025
thanks again for this. I'm also seeing FTA0 after biometrics. however, there are multiple of them. is this normal?
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f cAug 12, 2025
congratulations, please can you list out all the documents you attached in the AOS process so I can have an idea 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Mahsa BAug 25, 2025
Congrats! when did your account in Myuscis website changed to approved?

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