Oct 26, 2025
Motion to Reopen (I-290B) — Filed Sept 22, 2025 — Anyone else waiting this long?
Hey everyone,
I filed a Motion to Reopen (Form I-290B) on September 22, 2025, after my I-485 was denied due to a missing Form I-864A. I corrected the mistake, included updated financials, and submitted everything properly this time.
According to Lawfully, my case is 17th out of 39 (43%) in the current batch for the same receipt window, but it hasn’t moved in a few days. I know I-290B processing can vary a lot depending on whether it’s handled at the National Benefits Center or transferred to the AAO, but I’m wondering if anyone with a late-September filing has started seeing updates or decisions yet.
If you’ve filed around the same time (mid to late September), how long did it take before your status changed to “Case Was Reopened” or “Decision Notice Mailed”?
Appreciate any insight — trying to get a clearer sense of the current motion review pace.
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Kanye EastOct 26, 2025
Don’t depend on lawfully for the case rank statistics, it’s never right. It might take up to a year for a decision.
Maurice jOct 27, 2025
I submitted my on May 15th 2025 and they reopened on September 25 2025 good luck
Daniel TNov 1, 2025
Generally, if the error is on your part (which in this case it is due to missing form) so motioning to reopen is a waste of your time. Highly likely that they will not change their decision, but just send and tell you reapply, the possibility of them reopening is very slim.
Nov 1, 2025
^Actually horrible advice, people file motions to reopen all the time for simple errors , and get approved. saying it’s a waste of time is gonna lead a lot of people astray
Miii MaselfNov 2, 2025
@jay b exactly. I've seen someone here get approved after reopening for missing exactly the same form as the poster. Some people just like to give the most negative of scenarios
status update updatedNov 25, 2025
card being produced
Nov 26, 2025
how long
