May 2021 - AOS filers - Please Join

[shiva_82]

THanks for your inputs

Just curious. Considering your case might be in EB1, isn't there a very high probability of you getting your GC soon. Could you not wait for a few more months before you switch? This might avoid all the anxiety.

[rln8316]

Just curious. Considering your case might be in EB1, isn't there a very high probability of you getting your GC soon. Could you not wait for a few more months before you switch? This might avoid all the anxiety.

I am on the same boat. I will complete 1 year in couple of weeks and no information whatsoever. I may consider doing interfile my medical. Worst come worst.. they will take it for good or i need to do another medical.
I am getting some interviews the way it comes rather than looking actively. Mostly i will tell them my position and have to tell them that i dont know when it comes... but it will come one day but i have EAD to be used interim + I485J to be supplied.

[par_rathin]

Just curious. Considering your case might be in EB1, isn't there a very high probability of you getting your GC soon. Could you not wait for a few more months before you switch? This might avoid all the anxiety.

What you are saying is absolutely true and Valid. I am on EB1 category. Meanwhile, I have lost 3 great opportunities in the last 2 months. With my application ending up in Nebraska (Transferred from NBC, where I originally applied), I do not know when NSC will ever approve. With their lead times showing 10.5m to 19m. I think I have to wait atleast 3-4 more months before I take a firm decision and I hope I get GC approved by then. I am so frustrated that this entire waiting game is so absurd irrespective of which EB category we are in. I was under the impression EB1s will move faster but it seems the complete opposite now!

[twisted-pixel]

What you are saying is absolutely true and Valid. I am on EB1 category. Meanwhile, I have lost 3 great opportunities in the last 2 months. With my application ending up in Nebraska (Transferred from NBC, where I originally applied), I do not know when NSC will ever approve. With their lead times showing 10.5m to 19m. I think I have to wait atleast 3-4 more months before I take a firm decision and I hope I get GC approved by then. I am so frustrated that this entire waiting game is so absurd irrespective of which EB category we are in. I was under the impression EB1s will move faster but it seems the complete opposite now!

I just hit 15 months of waiting (EB1-C)....it's unbelievable how they manage their timelines. Maks no sense the order they do things.

[par_rathin]

nebraska.

our I-485 was not filed along with I-140.. but I-485 was transferred to Nebraska. It’s been 2 days after I-140 approval but no updates to I-485.

I have a very similar time line like yours. My 140 was filed in Jan-2021 and was approved in Feb-2022. I filed 485 in May-2021. Its been 3 months my 140 is approved and I have no update on my 485. Hence, expecting a 485 approval very soon may be unlikely.

[shiva_82]

I have a very similar time line like yours. My 140 was filed in Jan-2021 and was approved in Feb-2022. I filed 485 in May-2021. Its been 3 months my 140 is approved and I have no update on my 485. Hence, expecting a 485 approval very soon may be unlikely.

I have the exact same timelines as yours for I140 and 485 filing except my 140 was sent a RFE and I submitted a response a couple of weeks back and waiting for a decision on my 140.

I believe all 485s from Nebraska and Texas are being moved to NBC. So just wait for a transfer nice and then you should get a response soon after. All the best to get your GC soon.

[par_rathin]

I have the exact same timelines as yours for I140 and 485 filing except my 140 was sent a RFE and I submitted a response a couple of weeks back and waiting for a decision on my 140.

I believe all 485s from Nebraska and Texas are being moved to NBC. So just wait for a transfer nice and then you should get a response soon after. All the best to get your GC soon.

Thanks Shiva! I wish you get a decision on your 140 very soon as they are processing 140 applications now at a great pace at Nebraska.

[shiva_82]

Thanks Shiva! I wish you get a decision on your 140 very soon as they are processing 140 applications now at a great pace at Nebraska.

Just hope so. Fingers crossed, waiting for my I140 RFE response to be processed.

[par_rathin]

EB1C : PD JAN 2021. I-485 May 2021 filer. Medicals submitted with 485

My I-485 application got transferred from Nebraska to National Benefits Center today. Any idea how long NBC is taking to approve after transfer?

[shiva_82]

EB1C : PD JAN 2021. I-485 May 2021 filer. Medicals submitted with 485

My I-485 application got transferred from Nebraska to National Benefits Center today. Any idea how long NBC is taking to approve after transfer?

That's awesome news. They take only about 3-4 weeks. Expect to receive your GC before end of June.

[par_rathin]

That's awesome news. They take only about 3-4 weeks. Expect to receive your GC before end of June.

Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks Shiva

[kinbardc]

FINALLY!!!

"New Card Being Produced"
My husband is finally getting his GC. Thank you all for your insights and support though this process.

Case timeline (Baltimore Field Office):

April 16, 2021 : I-130 (with I-130a) filed online (ME - US Citizen)
April 17, 2021 : Receipt Notice Sent
April 22, 2021 : Receipt Notice (I-797c) received in mail
Marriage Based AOS (Spouse)
May 3, 2021 : Sent Application Package (I-485, I-131, I-765, I-864 & I-693) (FedEx)
May 5, 2021 : Application arrived at USCIS Chicago, signed by J HARPER
June 1, 2021 : Received returned applications (I-485, I-131, I-765, I-864 & I-693) from USCIS, application rejected due to outdated form I-458. Instructed to refile with receipt notice
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June 2, 2021 : Re-Sent Application Package (I-485, I-131, I-765, I-864 ) (FedEx), sent over night.
June 3, 2021 : Application arrived at USCIS Chicago, signed by J HARPER
June 18, 2021 : Bank account shows a hold : "ACH HOLD USCIS CHICAGO : PAYMENT $1225"
June 19, 2021 : Bank account shows check cleared
June 25, 2021 : Received 3 Receipt notices in mail for I-485, I-131 & I-765
August 13, 2021 : Biometrics Appointment
August 19, 2021 : I-485 case status online changed to "Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview"
December 17, 2021 : I-765 case status online change to "New Card is Being Produced"
December 20, 2021 : "I-131 Case Was Approved", and "We Approved your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization"
December 21,2021 : "Card Was Mailed"
December 22, 2021 : I-485 Adjustment of Status online status changed to "Interview was Scheduled"
December 24, 2021 : Received EAD/AP combo card in mail
December 30, 2021 : Received Notice of Action in mail - Interview Date February 9, 2022
January 11, 2022 : Interview Canceled (Covid)
January 28, 2022 : Interview Scheduled (March 10)
March 10, 2022 : I-485 Interview
March 11, 2022 : I-130 Approved, I-485 Status "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed"
May 17, 2022 : I-485 New Card is Being Produced

[rln8316]

The processing time at Nebraska and Texas and certain other service centers are moved back. Nebraska and Texas will be processing 80% of the cases in 32.5 months. Earlier it was 12 months. For May 2021 filings, we need to wait till Dec 2024.

[twisted-pixel]

how can you possibly go from 15 months to 32 months?? that just shows the numbers they give are a total guess!!

[apsenande]

"Total guess" or I assume that I am part of the 20% of cases that are not processed within 8 months because I have been waiting for 226 days for my EAD under category c9 is still being "actively" review by USCIS.
Obviously, my I 485 is being "actively" review by USCIS but no appointment for interview yet.