Hy H
Jul 10, 2023
Seeking for insights/experiences regarding application status
#infopass #liveagent #i485 #emma
Hello,
Timeline for i485 (spouse of US citizen):
Receipt Notice 8/15/2022
Finger Print 9/12/2022
RFE (Financial stability) 02/02/2023
RFE Submitted 03/07/2023
Combo Card approved and received in late May 2023.
Pending since RFE was received on 3/7.
I just chatted with agents through live chat on USCIS website. I had a chance to connect with the first agent and he told me that my application is at Washington Field Office. This was my first update since last time I contacted them early June. Last time the agent told me it's in the normal processing time, so wait. I believe Washington Field Office (I think that is near Washington D.C) is Washington D.C office because I live near there.
And I had to work on quick meeting and the chat was blown when I came back. One think I remember what the agent told me was it's in the Washington field office and they have jurisdiction either to make a decision or request more.
So, I wanted to double check and reached out to live agent again. And I received a response like they should've responded to you within 60 business days, so he will request to the field office to take an action within next 30 business days, also gave me a reference number for the request.
1. My question is, is that a good sign that my application is at the field office?
2. Anyone have an experience that got the reference number and got response within next 30 days?
Any questions for more details or any thoughts/ideas/experiences would be appreciated.
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Sept 16, 2022 .Jul 10, 2023
it's normal procedure to send it to your FO. Sometimes if the workload is heavy at your FO, they may even transfer it to another FO. You should go on the processing times feature on USCIS page and see what is the processing time at Washington FO as it may determine how quickly your case is processed.
The current processing time at my FO is 34 months which means I may have a long wait as I only submitted last September. it being transferred to your local FO could be a good or bad thing.
Best of luck 🤞
