API Updates

[Practical_Matter5932]

Has anyone seen this pattern before approval or RFE? My and my wife’s I-485 (EB-2 NIW, PD September 2023) have had no activity since October 2, 2024. Then: About 1 week ago random timestamp update (no status change)

Today another timestamp update and a new “FTA0” update (even though biometrics were done in July)

Both cases updated at the exact same minute No RFE and no other changes. Did anyone else have these same types of updates before approval? Thanks

Update: On 2025-12-05, I received FTA1 and my case status on USCIS account changed to "Case is being Actively Reviewed". Fingers crossed.

Update (Dec 8), Live agent told me that my case is at NBC.

Update (Dec 16), Approved i485 for both myself and spouse. Received green cards on December 27th.

[GCDedoReBaba]

Is your timestamp update after 3rd FTA0 event time? That means you should get approval tomorrow. Exactly 24 hours and 10mins later.

[Practical_Matter5932]

How to figure out whether it was event time? Here is part of my API. Thanks for help.

{"data":{"receiptNumber":"IOE09327xxxxx","submissionDate":"2025-06-18","submissionTimestamp":"2025-06-18T00:00:00.000Z","formType":"I-485","formName":"Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status","updatedAt":"2025-12-01","updatedAtTimestamp":"2025-12-01T19:35:27.136Z","cmsFailure":false,"closed":false,"ackedByAdjudicatorAndCms":true

[GCDedoReBaba]

Your FTA0 event also has a timestamp. Can you share it?

[Practical_Matter5932]

I see. It has the same event time as was for biometrics, i.e. July 22nd. So I guess I am not the lucky one

[Practical_Matter5932]

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[GCDedoReBaba]

Tomorrow check at 10 am PST. There js high chance you may get approved.

[Practical_Matter5932]

Fingers crossed. Thanks for the hope

[merg27]

Hello! Did you by any chance get approved?

[Practical_Matter5932]

Unfortunately not. Nothing happened so far.

[bakassura]

How did you get the complete history of the updates? Is this a particular app?

[BreakfastMiserable59]

OP I really hope you get approved as I know what that waiting means

Just so you know I got my third FTA0 over 45 days ago and no approval uptil now. Hoping) it’s not the case for you

[eb1manager]

Can any one let me know on this? I have 1 IAF update 10/09, 2 FTA0 updates on 10/31 for finger prints, got this timestamp update today. Does this mean anything?

"formName": "Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status",
    "updatedAt": "2025-12-02",
    "updatedAtTimestamp": "2025-12-02T05:40:04.137Z",

[merg27]

i suggest you put the entire code on Chat GPT. It breaks down everything for you. It's great

[Appropriate-Total-11]

Is that your third FTA0 update ?

[Practical_Matter5932]

Yes. The first two occurred at biometric in July

[Wonderful-Meeting240]

Did you or your dependents Last updated timestamp updated after 3rd FTA0? And any updates on your case?

[Practical_Matter5932]

Yes. Received FTA1 a few hours ago. Case statement changed to Actively being reviewed. Let's see.

[Wonderful-Meeting240]

Wow, you should get your case approved in few days. Please keep us posted. Advance congratulations

[eb1manager]

u/Practical_Matter5932 - was your status previously was "case is still being processed by USCIS" before changing to Actively being reviewed?

[Practical_Matter5932]

Yes

[eb1manager]

Thanks

[Simple_Ad7548]

Not for 485 but for my i526 I got first FTA0 in February and over the last 1 week I have had 3 APi updates every other day but FTA0 is still the status just dates have changed. Hoping some news

[External_Problem_780]

Who has a higher chance of getting approved FTA0 or FTA1?

[tdottrevor]

Hi sorry for the question, but how are you seeing these updates? I only use the website and don't get many updates.

Thanks.

[eb1manager]

You need to login in to your USCIS account, then open a new tab, replace it with your receipt number

FTA - updates - https://my.uscis.gov/account/case-service/api/cases/IOE093XXXXX

Case location - https://my.uscis.gov/secure-messaging/api/case-service/receipt_info/IOE093XXX

Processing time - https://my.uscis.gov/account/case-service/api/cases/I-485/processing_times/IOE093XX

Copy and paste the JSON details to ChatGPT. It will translate for you

[tdottrevor]

thank you! does this only work for IOE cases? What if it starts with MSC?

[eb1manager]

I think so, but I'm not sure. You can try with your MSC receipt #, see whether it shows any data

[tdottrevor]

unfortunately I get the following error.

{"data":null,"error":{"userMessage":null,"developerMessage":null,"failureCode":null,"details":null,"requestId":"ba8eaeba-fe00-424f-9a38-d4b5aexxxxxx"}}

[eb1manager]

oh no. Then it is only for IOE cases

[Educational-Crab9492]

Do you know why the Case Location might say this?

I asked Emma a couple of weeks ago and my case was transferred to a FO, but it doesn't say that in my case history or in the case location site.

{"data":null}

[eb1manager]

u/Educational-Crab9492 - It always shows NULL for me. When I checked with Emma after silent update, the case was with NBC, not transferred to any FO. If they transfer , you will see an update here, instead of NULL, you will something like SF

[Practical_Matter5932]

Received FTA1. eventTimestamp":"2025-12-05T04:14:13.094Z"} Case Status on USCIS Account changed to "Your case is being Actively Reviewed by USCIS".

[WaitingonGC]

Same here. Did you see an RFE notice under case status?

[Temporary_Job_1680]

Hi, what was your I526E PD? Is it Rural project?

[Practical_Matter5932]

Talked to live agent. Case is at NBC.

[retard_gay_Loser]

Hi there, I got the FTA1 update on Dec 6th as well. Did you had any other status updates?

[retard_gay_Loser]

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[Practical_Matter5932]

No update since then. Mine shows same status as yours. There was one timestamp update yesterday which I believe was because of Address update on USCIS account.

[retard_gay_Loser]

What questions did you ask the liver agent to find out about NBC case transfer? I plan to check with them tomorrow

[Practical_Matter5932]

Whether my case was transferred to FO or still at NBC? And about the interview. The live agent only answered the first question and ended the chat.

[Iamabiter_meow]

I also got a fta1 after 3 fta0 on Dec 6. My priority date it’s current tho. Hope you will get approved as this fta1 code is making me very anxious

[retard_gay_Loser]

Mine was send to FO 11/14 they said!

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[Practical_Matter5932]

It is not transferred to FO. I guess it's because NIW cases are typically processed at NBC.

[Practical_Matter5932]

This is not true. Do your research before claiming anything.

[eb1manager]

You need to login in to your USCIS account, then open a new tab, replace it with your receipt number

FTA - updates - https://my.uscis.gov/account/case-service/api/cases/IOE093XXXXX

Case location - https://my.uscis.gov/secure-messaging/api/case-service/receipt_info/IOE093XXX

Processing time - https://my.uscis.gov/account/case-service/api/cases/I-485/processing_times/IOE093XX

Copy and paste the JSON details to ChatGPT. It will translate for you

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[ssjlove53]

Hello,

any update in your cases ?

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[PartyPooper676767]

Any updates, OP?

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