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James Oliver
Apr 7, 2026
“I-485: FTA0 Database checks received” what it means?
today I received this message after 158 days of waiting. what it means? #fta0 #i485 #i-485

EB2-NIW

Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver

Total Days: 176 days
Case
2025-10-31
2026-04-25
I-485
176 Days
Texas Service Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2025-10-31
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2026-04-25
I-485
D+176
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Adegoke MufutauApr 7, 2026
what message do you receive? or do you mean API status check? which country are from ?
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IBK JoyApr 7, 2026
did you recently do your biometrics? if yes, when was that? FTA0 is relating to biometrics, maybe they have received your background check result.
James OliverApr 8, 2026
i did the biometric on dec 3rd 2025
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Sweet LifeApr 9, 2026
@James Oliver : did you get approval on your 485?
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AM MApr 10, 2026
Congrats! if you don't mind, what was your Field office ?
James OliverApr 11, 2026
@Sweet Life not yet
Manifest LawApr 14, 2026
That is not an official public USCIS case-status phrase on the USCIS site, so I would be careful about overreading it. At most, it sounds like a backend indicator that database/background checks were logged, but I would still wait for an official USCIS status change or notice before treating it as a true case milestone. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask them in our next Lawfully office hours session! - Attorney Rashmi Bishnoi (All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)
James OliverApr 20, 2026
aproved today after 138 days
James OliverApr 20, 2026
@Sweet Life today after 138 days
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Sweet LifeApr 21, 2026
@James Oliver Thanks for the update !! many congratulations!! in my case we are still waiting for primary applicants approval , derivative got approved almost 1.5 months back.

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