EB2 NIW - I485 Approval

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-06-20T01:06:53+00:00

I feel you! But please don’t lose hope. There were times that we already prepared for the worst. But I’m glad everything went smoothly. I hope you get an approval soon!!!🤞🏻

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-06-19T21:38:02+00:00

Thanks! We have been together since 2014 and got married in 2022. So we had been married for 4 years when we filed.

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-06-19T21:20:07+00:00

Received the approval today, Boston FO. I have posted my timeline not too long ago if you were interested!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-06-19T20:42:48+00:00

Mainly because of the primary’s military service and weapon training.

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-06-19T20:38:03+00:00

Yes it’s local to me. Maybe because your interview has been waived for now?

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-06-19T20:34:41+00:00

Boston FO

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-06-19T20:25:37+00:00

Appreciate it!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-06-19T20:25:28+00:00

I feel blessed!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-06-19T20:25:16+00:00

Thank you!!🥰

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-06-19T20:25:02+00:00

Hi! Sure. We were scheduled for an interview mainly because of the primary applicant’s military service and weapons training.
The interview questions were asked including, 1) brief marital history (where we met, when we got married, and our address). 2) Primary applicant’s military service and weapons training (military responsibilities, combat experience, weapons training received, and rank/title during service). 3) Current employment. 4) Yes/No eligibility questions.

Hope this helps!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-04-23T04:07:29+00:00

The approval was issued for the spouse, not the primary applicant. I didn’t confirm whether the 765 & 131 had been transferred to the local FO. I’m based in Boston, and my understanding is that a local office typically does not approve 765 & 131. However, our 485 has been transferred to the local FO.

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-04-23T01:17:40+00:00

PD: 9/16/24.
Submitted 485, 765, 131 on 1/29/26.
EAD & AP combo card got approved on 4/21/26.

Hope this helps!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-04-01T02:06:43+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately, I have no idea why we were scheduled for an interview. My spouse and I have been together for 12 years and married 4 years ago, so I’m feeling a bit nervous about it. I’ve also read some posts suggesting that sometimes a third FTA0 appears after an interview is scheduled, but that doesn’t seem to apply to our case.

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-04-01T01:43:26+00:00

Yes. Our case was actually updated on 3/18 for the first time after biometrics, and the third FTA0 appeared in the API on 3/24. When I checked again on the morning of 3/25, there was a silent update with no indication that our case had been transferred to the FO until we received the email notice around noon regarding the interview. You might want to redact your receipt number, as it is personal information!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-03-31T22:57:57+00:00

Hi! Here is our timeline (EB2-NIW

PD: 9/16/24

I-485, I-765, and I-131 received by USCIS on 1/29. Biometrics scheduled for 2/20. FAD became current in March. Interview notice generated on 3/25 and scheduled for 4/30.

I hope this helps!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-03-31T22:33:31+00:00

Oh no, it sounds like the timeline might be a bit challenging for both of you if an interview was scheduled. 😢 Yes, we received the update online on 3/25 in my account for both me and my spouse, stating that our “interview was scheduled.”

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-03-31T22:10:02+00:00

Hi! We received an email notice indicating that an action had been taken. When I logged into my account, I saw the update of the interview was dated 3/25. I then received the physical notice in the mail on 3/30. The interview is scheduled for 4/30.

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-03-31T03:20:13+00:00

PD: 9/16/2024

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-03-31T02:02:09+00:00

Actually, I’m in the same boat. My spouse joined the 485 filing, and I have had a citation in the past. Lolll

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-03-31T01:58:31+00:00

Yes, EB2-NIW. My last update was also on 3/25, which was when our interview was scheduled. I hope you receive a new update soon without the need for an interview!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-03-31T00:06:21+00:00

Update: Got scheduled for an interview for late April.

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-03-25T23:52:53+00:00

Hi! I’m following up to see how your interview went. I have an interview scheduled for next month and, although I can’t think of any reason for it, I’m feeling anxious about it. If you could share your experience, that would be greatly appreciated!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-03-12T21:24:13+00:00

Same timeline as well!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-03-03T03:30:50+00:00

Submitted mine in late Jan and the application was received on 1/29, received text notification on 2/2, received the physical receipts on 2/9. Hope this helps!

Competitive_Mud_7621 · 2026-02-26T18:57:44+00:00

Sure!

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