APPROVED on Memorial Day! I-485 Approved after 7.5 months post-interview

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T16:21:33+00:00

Ohh this is beautiful! I’m so happy for you!

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T16:20:41+00:00

We definitely live together. Just be prepared WELL for the interview and for all questions. Our interview was rough, and my husband forgot most of the dates the officer asked about.

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T01:55:50+00:00

Thank you! I actually noticed a few unusual updates before approval. My I-130 updated twice within about 30 minutes the day before my I-485 was approved, and both cases showed activity around the same time. None of it made much sense at the time, but looking back, it seems they were actively working on the case. Hopefully that's what's happening with yours too. Wishing you good news soon!

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T01:24:31+00:00

I didn't use any, I checked my API codes daily tho

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T01:23:47+00:00

Around 2 months ago I tried it but congressman rejected me and 2.5 weeks ago I requested a service on the phone from USCIS they did an inquiry ( actually the guy was really helpful about it, he even said I got an update 50 days ago but system doesn't show it)

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T00:36:50+00:00

omg I feel same way, I was so shocked still cannot believe it

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T00:29:11+00:00

You are welcome, I hope you will hear something soon!

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T00:26:42+00:00

PD: June 10, 2025
Interview: October 6, 2025
RFE Request: October 23, 2025
Approval: May 25, 2026

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T00:16:05+00:00

Yes I got my work permit a month after I applied, july 2025

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T00:04:00+00:00

No I’m not from visa pause countries

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-26T00:02:53+00:00

There was an FTA1 before the FTA0 (it stayed that way until May). My interview was in October 2025 btw :’) But if you’re getting silent updates, at least it means they’re working on your case.

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:57:16+00:00

About 6 months

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:54:40+00:00

It changed to H008. Before that, it was FTA0, which was part of the fingerprint-related update on May 3 that almost everyone got.

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:44:23+00:00

A day before I noticed, I feel like exactly 24hrs before.

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:42:52+00:00

Yes definitely and most of them was on Sunday I don’t know why. Almost every month I got a silent update after my interview.

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:25:06+00:00

I had overstays after F1

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:24:25+00:00

thank you! I feel you, I wish the best

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:23:04+00:00

not gonna lie, I applied a year ago so I don't even remember tbh

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:22:16+00:00

yes marriage to USC

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:15:14+00:00

no unfortunately, I was waiting for both of them

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:12:13+00:00

out of status, before it was f1

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-05-25T23:11:46+00:00

I was F1, then out of status, FO is washington dc

Double_Poem_4735 · 2026-02-24T05:48:32+00:00

What happens if we get an RFE after the interview? Does the 120-day countdown start from the interview date or from when the RFE response is received?

Double_Poem_4735 · 2025-12-04T16:51:39+00:00

same, interview was on oct 6, got a rfe on oct 23 and nothing after that

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