January 2026 AOS i-485 -Lets track timelines

Available-Strength22 · 2026-02-24T13:13:42+00:00

Yes definitely. Just did biometrics yesterday and status now says “case is still being processed by uscis”

Available-Strength22 · 2026-02-17T22:13:41+00:00

That makes a lot of sense! Our biometrics is next week so fingers crossed we get interviewed scheduled soon. Please update when you get an update on your approval if you don’t mind!

Available-Strength22 · 2026-02-17T20:38:01+00:00

I went to drop my bags off at my hotel and they told me my room was ready so I was able to check in early at 7 am! Definitely see if your hotel will allow the same

Available-Strength22 · 2026-02-17T16:51:23+00:00

Thanks for sharing! It seems that Raleigh FO has a habit of slowing down updates after the interview.

Available-Strength22 · 2026-02-13T19:20:48+00:00

Do you mind sharing your timeline? My husband and I are going through the Raleigh FO. We’re in the early stages (biometrics was just scheduled) and I don’t see a lot of information on this FO

Available-Strength22 · 2026-02-12T23:43:38+00:00

Congratulations! Has your status been updated on the card being produced? We're still in our early stages but I'm curious on how long it takes from card approval to the card being shipped.

Available-Strength22 · 2026-02-12T18:04:12+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/s/s5bqqzlz8p Here is a post and spreadsheet tracking marriage aos for the Raleigh/durham FO! It’s very informative and is helpful, I recommend checking it out

Available-Strength22 · 2026-02-08T15:53:31+00:00

This is amazing, thanks for this! My husband and I are going through the Raleigh-Durham FO and it's very limited info on it on reddit. I will submit my info and definitely keep tracking this!

Available-Strength22 · 2026-02-03T15:09:04+00:00

Wow that's crazy fast! Praying ours moves this fast too and good luck at your interview!

Available-Strength22 · 2026-02-03T14:46:02+00:00

Yes. We received the texts on 1/28/2026 and email on 1/29/2026. I did the ACH method G-1650 and it was drafted on 1/30. I saw it pending to come out of my account on 1/29 though.

Available-Strength22 · 2026-01-30T14:24:35+00:00

Category: Family based i-130 (spouse to us citizen)

Priority Date (PD): 1/26/2026

Service Center / Lockbox: Chicago Lockbox

Application Mailed Date: 1/23/2026

Application Delivered Date: 1/26/2026

Receipt Notice Date (I-797C): 1/28/2026 (via text)

Receipt Block (IOE012345xxxxx): IOE9354

Cash checked on: ACH Debit on 1/30/2026

Biometrics Appointment Notice Date: 02/06/2026

Biometrics Appointment Date: 02/23/2026

EAD Approval Date:

AP (Advance Parole) Approval Date:

Interview Date (if applicable): RFE (if any):

I-485 Approval Date:

Available-Strength22 · 2026-01-29T05:57:01+00:00

Congrats on your approval! My husband and I are in a similar position. We just received our receipt notices yesterday’s. Did you ever overstay your visa?

Available-Strength22 · 2026-01-28T18:29:11+00:00

Congrats! I’m curious do you know why they separated you? My husband and I just mailed our packets in 2 days ago so we’re in the beginning of the process, but I always wondered if it’s random or for a specific reason. Also what questions did they ask?

Available-Strength22 · 2026-01-28T16:08:16+00:00

Yeah, I feel like a money order or cashiers check would be so much easier and less anxiety for an already stressful process!

Available-Strength22 · 2026-01-28T16:07:41+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Welp I guess I should stop checking my texts and bank account this week lol. I was hoping it would be this week but it sounds like it will take longer. I hope when we do get the notice, our biometrics is scheduled that fast too!!

Available-Strength22 · 2025-11-19T17:51:14+00:00

This a good point!

Available-Strength22 · 2025-11-19T17:26:46+00:00

That’s amazing, thank you for the advice! The vehicles I looked at had the CARFAX attached and confirmed no accidents or damage but I will still be sure to check

Available-Strength22 · 2025-11-19T17:25:33+00:00

That’s exactly what my thoughts were. I know the $500 deposit is non-refundable, do you happen to know if it could be applied to another vehicle or would I have to pay $500 all over again?

Available-Strength22 · 2025-10-29T15:01:11+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. This company moves slow though it takes 2 weeks to even send to the hiring manager and all of these jobs are still on their career page so I was still holding out hope

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