Oby o
Oct 29, 2025
I just got approved today. Glory to God.
It has been a journey but at the end God did it for me. Thank you for the experiences shared here. It was extremely helpful. I am praying that everyone still waiting will get their approval soon.
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 145 days
Case
2025-06-13
2025-11-05
I-485
145 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2025-06-13
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2025-11-05
I-485
D+145
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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nita nOct 29, 2025
Congratulations. What's your priority date and block number?
Oby oOct 29, 2025
Thank you. My PD: 09/13/2023 and block number is IOE09324.
nita nOct 29, 2025
Wow that's close to my priority date 9/27/23 but different block number. IOE0929
karen crossOct 29, 2025
@Oby o did you do biometrics?
adr journeyOct 29, 2025
congrats
Micky ROct 29, 2025
Congratulations ๐
Oby oOct 29, 2025
@karen cross, yes I did on July 16th.
Oby oOct 29, 2025
@Micky R, Thank you
Oby oOct 29, 2025
@adr journey, Thank you
Kar (NIW) PD-Nov 2023โOct 29, 2025
Congratulations! Specially for that incredible timing, just 4 months!!!
Effulgence MOct 29, 2025
congratulations
Oby oOct 29, 2025
@Kar (NIW) PD-Nov 2023โ Thank you
Oby oOct 29, 2025
@Effulgence M , Thank you
Mrs MrsOct 29, 2025
congrats. when did your EAD get approved?
kevin 123Oct 29, 2025
congratulations ๐พ๐๐
which FO ?
Oby oOct 29, 2025
@Mrs Mrs , Thank you. I did not apply for EAD.
Oby oOct 29, 2025
@Iโm here, Thank you. It was at NBC.
kevin 123Oct 29, 2025
@oby o it never moved to FO ?
j yOct 29, 2025
congrat!!! interview is waived??
Elizabeth AOct 29, 2025
congratulations . I am next in Jesus Name. amen ๐๐พ
Oby oOct 29, 2025
@Iโm here. From what the live agents told me on multiple occasions it was at NBC
Oby oOct 29, 2025
@j y. Thank you, yes the interview was waved.
Oby oOct 29, 2025
@Elizabeth A. Amen. Thank you
Reza AOct 30, 2025
congratulations!!! did you check API updates?
Oby oOct 30, 2025
@Reza A.Thnak you . yes I checked API. I had 2 FTAO, one after biometrics in July and another in August. It switched to FTA 1 on 08/30, again on 09/12 and 10/16. Silent updates on 10/23 and 10/28. I asked Emma about the silent update on 10/24 but they did not respond.
Mrs MrsOct 30, 2025
What are API, FTAO and FTA1, in terms of meaning, and how does one check them? why didnโt you apply for EAD? H1B?
user 26239Oct 30, 2025
congrats
oluchukwu UzohOct 30, 2025
congrats
Oby oOct 30, 2025
@Mrs Mrs . API helps you track how USCIS is working on your case. you need to be logged into your USCIS account. There are a lot of posts on it on Reddit.
You can use the link below to check. Add your case number at the end.
https://my.uscis.gov/account/case-service/api/cases/ your case number.
I am on H1B so I did not apply for EAD.
Oby oOct 30, 2025
@user 26239. Thank you
Oby oOct 30, 2025
@oluchukwu Uzoh. Thank you
Oby oOct 30, 2025
@Kar (NIW) PD-Nov 2023โ . I apologize but thatโs a bit sensitive and it depends on a couple of factors including your profession. I was very honest with my answers. I only put answers I could back up with evidence if needed. I did not get an RFE.
Max MOct 30, 2025
Congratulations. Does H1B cases process faster? or It is same for all EB2/NIW? I am in J1.
Oby oOct 30, 2025
@Max M. Thanks. I donโt think there is any difference. I was also previously on a J1.
Max MOct 30, 2025
My case was received on June 5 and Biometric was completed on July 1st but no status changes after that. Latest updated in API was August 23 without event. Still waiting :(
Oby oOct 30, 2025
@Max M, I know it can be frustrating but keep holding on, it will happen soon. As much as possible try not to monitor the API so closely. I made that mistake and it gave me so much anxiety.
Falove lovaOct 31, 2025
the link api is not working
oluchukwu UzohDec 3, 2025
guys pray for me.
The wait looks like forever,but I know with God our high priest,God full of mercy,will definitely come through ijn..Amen!
It is well.
