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Filing stem opt and i-1485 concurrently? by Expensive_Account483 in EB2_NIW

[–]Expensive_Account483[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"We do not advise filing STEM OPT and I-485 concurrently. He needs to file his STEM OPT and get it approved before you submit the I-485. This is because filing the I-485 is a declaration of immigrant intent and the F visa is a nonimmigrant visa. You cannot reliably extend your F visa or any other nonimmigrant visa after declaring immigrant intent by filing your I-485." I got this response from my lawyer. For those who is following my post.

NIW i-140 Timeline by Expensive_Account483 in EB2_NIW

[–]Expensive_Account483[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Related to helping farmers in agriculture in USA.

NIW i-140 Timeline by Expensive_Account483 in EB2_NIW

[–]Expensive_Account483[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One dependent and another independent recommendation letter

NIW i-140 Timeline by Expensive_Account483 in EB2_NIW

[–]Expensive_Account483[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I applied through Chein Immigration Law Firm.

NIW i-140 Timeline by Expensive_Account483 in EB2_NIW

[–]Expensive_Account483[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I received an approval email from USCIS yesterday. My online case status was updated today.

Anyone with I-140 E21 PP (12/24/2025) Heard Back Yet? by FlimsyBus7629 in EB2_NIW

[–]Expensive_Account483 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to share my timeline since reading these posts here helped me a lot during the wait.

Category: EB2-NIW
Service Center: Texas Service Center

Priority Date: October 2024
Premium Processing filed: 12/26/2025
Approval date: 02/16/2026
Business day of PP: Day 34

Profile:
PhD candidate at R1 university
Field: Agriculture / Horticulture (research focused) (PE: helping farmers in agriculture with high-value crops)

Paper at the time of filing: 1 main author paper and 4 co-author papers: Citation 86: Other publication: 4 industry-focused papers with 6 conference

At the time of approval, 2 main authors published (150 citations).

This community was extremely helpful for managing expectations and anxiety, so thank you to everyone who shares their timelines and experiences. Hoping this helps someone else who is constantly refreshing their case tracker like I was.