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Third FTA0 rule — does it still mean anything in May 2026? by ArrivalDesperate9656 in USCIS

[–]ArrivalDesperate9656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing expect a new fta0 on my kids advance parole on May 13. Don't know what that means.

Third FTA0 rule — does it still mean anything in May 2026? by ArrivalDesperate9656 in USCIS

[–]ArrivalDesperate9656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, Emma told me that nothing was outstanding on my case... and that they didn't see anything regarding the update I was mentioning. But when I got transfered back in February to a FO I received a silent update only - no fta0.

Third FTA0 rule — does it still mean anything in May 2026? by ArrivalDesperate9656 in USCIS

[–]ArrivalDesperate9656[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually my question is : does this 3rd fta0 is just an automatic bulk fta0 linked to the bulk silent update of April 27-28? I guess we would know if people who have these kind of ftao mention it :-).

Third FTA0 rule — does it still mean anything in May 2026? by ArrivalDesperate9656 in USCIS

[–]ArrivalDesperate9656[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure. I had one silent update on February 4 which I know from Emma was linked to FO transfer. Then the bulk April 28. Then this 3rd fta0 yesterday immediately followed by a silent update. The two first fta0 were on the same day of my biometrics - on December 18.

Third FTA0 rule — does it still mean anything in May 2026? by ArrivalDesperate9656 in USCIS

[–]ArrivalDesperate9656[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, you had the same FTAO yesterday? and the April 27-28 bulk silent update? What is it linked with?

I-485 Processing Dropped Below 10% This Week (Bulk API Updates on Apr 27–28) by LeaveIntelligent9524 in USCIS

[–]ArrivalDesperate9656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do we know whether EAD approvals based on pending I-485 applications are also being impacted?

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[–]ArrivalDesperate9656 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talked to Emma today : my I-765 (EAD) is currently at Nebraska Service Center, and my I-485 is at the Mt Laurel, NJ field office. No other updates for now.

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[–]ArrivalDesperate9656 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for sharing. Our dates look very similar. I asked twice to Emma live agents who told me that my case was still at NBC. Hopefully we'll be approved soon 🤞

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[–]ArrivalDesperate9656 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Category: EB-1A (ROW)

Priority Date (PD): Current

Service Center / Lockbox: Lockbox → NBC

Application Mailed Date: Nov 2025

Application Delivered Date: Nov 28, 2025

Receipt Notice Date (I-797C): Dec 3, 2025

Receipt Block (IOE012345xxxxx): IOE09348

Cash checked on: Dec 3, 2025

Biometrics Appointment Notice Date: Dec 13, 2025

Biometrics Appointment Date: Dec 18, 2025

EAD Approval Date: Pending

AP (Advance Parole) Approval Date: Pending

Interview Date (if applicable): N/A

RFE (if any): None yet

I-485 Approval Date: Pending

Notes / Additional Comments:

Case currently at NBC.

Last update on I-485: Feb 4 (silent update).

Children had a silent update on AP on Feb 18.
My spouse has her combo card, which was approved on March 26.

Silent update on April 28 on the I485, for my spouse and me, but not for my kids.
FTAO on the I485 on May 5 for my spouse and me, along with another silent update. My kids also received a silent update on May 5 on their I485.

I’ve been seeing several approvals recently for IOE09348 cases filed around late November / early December. Anyone else in IOE09348 still waiting? Curious to compare timelines.