j b
Jun 26, 2026
I-485
Hi everyone. I’m looking for advice or similar experiences because my I-485 has been pending since July 2022. My I-130 was approved in 2023, and my case has been stuck on “actively reviewed” for a very long time.
My spouse became a U.S. citizen, so my category should now be immediate relative, but I still haven’t received a final decision. I also responded to a NOID/RFE and have been waiting with no real update. It’s honestly frustrating because it feels like the case is just sitting there while life is on hold, because apparently patience is now an immigration requirement too.
Has anyone had an I-485 pending this long after I-130 approval and after responding to USCIS? Did a congressional inquiry, USCIS service request, or CIS Ombudsman request help move the case forward?
Any advice would be appreciated.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1529 days
Case
2022-07-06
Today
I-485
1529 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2022-05-16
I-485
D-51
Priority Date
2022-07-06
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2022-07-15
I-485
D+9
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2023-04-03
I-485
D+271
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2026-01-06
I-485
D+1280
Interview
2026-03-24
I-485
D+1357
Response to RFE
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Rocco FortéJun 26, 2026
@juan bu Did you inform them that your spouse is now a U.S. citizen? Why did they give you a NOID?
Francis PerezJun 27, 2026
you have to call USCIS and make a request.
I AJun 27, 2026
my I-130 has been approved since 2023 and my I-485 still in process since 2022 no final decision
j bJun 29, 2026
@Rocco Forté when I enter the country last time they admitted as a green card holder. but we call DHS they fixed it. . yes the officer in the interview told us that it was updated to a us citizen.
Frantz cheryJun 29, 2026
sorry you’re not the only one I know someone in the situation was applying since July 17 2022
I 130 approved however I 485 still pending.
