S. AZ.
Jan 11, 2022
NIW Approved, how long for semiconcurrent I-485
Hi, My NIW I-140 received in TSC on Feb 4, 2021 got approved on Nov 5, 2021. My I-485, I-693, I-765, & I-131 were received by NBC in the beginning of June 2021 (on different dates, although sent together); then only I-485 transferred from NBC to TSC, and biometrics received on Sept 16, 2021. My combo card got approved on Dec 16, 2021.
1. How long it might take for my I-485 to get approved?
2. Although, my case is in TSC now the receipt start with MSC, does it change how I check USCIS timelines? Should the timeline be for TSC or NBC?
Thank you!
#NIW #I-485 #Semiconcurrent
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 1067 days
Case
2021-03-22
2024-02-22
I-140
1067 Days
I-485
432 Days
Texas Service Center: I-140
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2021-02-04
I-140
D-46
Priority Date
2021-03-22
I-140
Submission to USCIS
2021-06-11
I-485
D+81
Priority Date
2021-06-11
I-485
D+81
Submission to USCIS
2021-09-16
I-485
D+178
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2022-06-25
I-485
D+460
Interview
2022-08-17
I-485
D+513
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-02-22
I-140
D+1067
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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Ahmad HJan 12, 2022
congratulations! you are one of those few TSC semi-conurrent fillers who got I-140 approval really early. I know many people waiting from 2020. Two scenarios will be possible for you. First, getting GC directly from Texas center or your case will be transferred to NBC and then local office for interview.
S. AZ.Jan 12, 2022
Hi Ahmad, many thanks for your comment. Just FYI, initially I sent my AOS documents to TSC, then it was internally sent and received in NBC. After that NBC transferred to TSC.
Ahmad HJan 12, 2022
Anytime. Sometimes TSC sends back cases to NBC again for processing and sometimes approves them itself. I hope you get your GC soon either ways my friend.
S. AZ.Jan 12, 2022
Hi Ahmad, I didn't know about this. Thanks for your insights. Best wishes for you too!
P MJan 19, 2022
My case is partly similar, I have applied on Nov 25,2020 to NBC. Only 485 went to TSC. Last update was RFE for medical on Aug 11,2021. Since then no response
S. AZ.Jan 19, 2022
Hi P M, thanks for sharing. Did you submit your I-485 before your I-140 approval?
P MJan 19, 2022
No after approval. 140 was approved on Nov 2, 2020
S. AZ.Jan 19, 2022
You're almost waiting more than a year then. I am so sorry, hopefully you will hear from USCIS soon. I am worried if my filing of I-485 before I-140 approval would increase the delay of getting GC.
