amy li
Nov 27, 2024
L1 to EB1C, Principal Applicant’s Green Card Approved, Dependent Still Waiting – Need Advice!
Hi everyone,
My husband and I applied for green cards through the L1A to EB1C route, and I’m hoping to hear from others with similar experiences. Here’s our situation:
1. September 2021: We submitted our I-485 Adjustment of Status applications together under EB1C.
2. Early 2023: Our applications were denied by USCIS. With the help of our lawyer, we appealed the decision.
3. September 2023: Our appeal was successful, and the case was reopened with the status updated to “Reopened.”
4. April 2024: My husband (the principal applicant) received his green card, but I, as his dependent, have not received any updates on my green card approval.
5. As of now (November 2024), my case status remains unchanged.
My questions are:
• Is it normal for a dependent’s green card approval to be delayed after the principal applicant’s approval?
• Have others experienced similar delays, where the principal applicant’s green card is issued first, and the dependent’s case takes much longer?
• What can I do to expedite the process or at least get some clarity on my case?
Additional information:
• We filed our I-485 applications together, and my dependent case should be tied to my husband’s application.
• I completed biometrics a while ago and have not received any Request for Evidence (RFE) notices.
• My case is still marked as being processed but has exceeded the normal processing time listed on the USCIS website.
I’m feeling very anxious and have already contacted USCIS customer service, but their responses have been vague. My lawyer is following up as well, but progress has been slow. I’d really appreciate any advice or insights, especially if you’ve faced something similar.
Thank you in advance for your help!
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sam kNov 27, 2024
it is normal ( although it shouldn’t be ) to have separate approvals based on what I’ve seen with other cases . you should try filing under F2A category since you are no longer an L1 dependent once your husband has geeencard or just wait for some more time. may I know why did uscis deny the i485 ? I’m an L1A to eb1c also and curious as to how could they. deny it .
YL YlNov 27, 2024
Also curious about the denial
