samy malhotra
3d
i485 approved for primary dependent pending
Hoping someone here can help clarify my situation. I filed for Adjustment of Status (I-485) in October 2024 under the employment-based category, where I am the primary applicant. Yesterday, my case status was updated to “Case Was Approved,” and I’m thrilled that my green card journey is finally coming to an end.
However, I’m a bit concerned because there has been no corresponding update on my spouse’s I-485 case. We filed our applications together, and I had assumed my spouse’s case would be approved around the same time as mine, but that hasn’t happened.
When I contacted a live USCIS agent, I was told that the interview waiver was removed by an officer for my spouse’s case. This raised some concern for me.
Currently, my spouse’s case status still shows:
“RFE response received on December 18 (related to polio). We will notify you when a decision has been made.”
My question is: Is it normal for dependent applicants to receive green card approval at a later stage than the primary applicant, potentially with an interview request, even when the primary applicant is already approved?
Any insights or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
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E A3d
Congrats @samy malhotra! Hopefully, the interview for your spouse will be smooth! Yes, both of you can get approved at different times. Are you or your spouse from any of the full/partial banned countries? Maybe that was why the waiver was removed.
samy malhotra2d
@E A thanks no we both are from same country which is not in the banned list
Andy Gee2d
Congrats @samy malhotra. Did your case move to a local office and were you interviewed?
samy malhotra2d
@Andy Gee no chated with live agent they told interview will be tehr for dependent but no date defined as of now.
Eb1_ 222d
do not rely on chat with live agent. if your case is approved via EB1 i guess the dependent s will be approved soon. probably this week or next unless they have any past records.
Alo Man16h
mine was approved Nov 1st and my dependent is still pending till now.
Leo Nebra15h
I’m in the same situation. I received my green card, but my spouse is still waiting. My wife has a travel document and a work permit — is it risky for her to travel?
samy malhotra3h
hi @Leo Nebra what is the status of her gc. did you check with the live agent? when did you get gc? how long? do you have any other dependent as well?
