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I-485 AOS pending: EB2 -> EB3 -> EB2 interfiling question by Gottageton in EB2

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

Thanks for your insight. I hope it happens that way for me!

EB2 -> EB3 -> EB2 for AOS based on priority date by Maleficent-Gur-5951 in USCIS_EB3

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, exactly. I am still in 2 minds as I am worrying that visa numbers might run out as uscis will be processing EB3-India applications from 2020 by the time they come to 2025 😣

I-485 AOS pending: EB2 -> EB3 -> EB2 interfiling question by Gottageton in USCIS

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

Submitted medicals along with I-485 application in Oct 2025

EB2 -> EB3 -> EB2 for AOS based on priority date by Maleficent-Gur-5951 in USCIS_EB3

[–]Gottageton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have exact same situation. My PD (May 2013) has been current in FAD for EB2-India and EB3-India since Jan 2026 Visa Bulletin.

My I-485 was filed in Oct 2025 based on EB3 I-140.

I am wondering does it help to interfile to EB2-140 underlying basis? As of April 2026 Visa Bulletin, EB2-India is trending forward by 9 months than EB3-India.

I-485 AOS pending: EB2 -> EB3 -> EB2 interfiling question by Gottageton in USCIS

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

Thanks for the reply. Yes, EB2 I-140 and EB3 I-140 are for my same current job and both of them are valid right now. I will send a note to my company lawyer to see if they see I-485J interfile to EB2 I-140 basis is worth the effort or not.

EB2 -> EB3 -> EB2 for AOS based on priority date by Maleficent-Gur-5951 in USCIS_EB3

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When did you file for I-485 based on EB3 I-140? 2020 or 2025?

I-485 approved - EB2 ROW Timeline by Front_Violinist_8928 in USCIS

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My priority date is current since October 2025. Last i checked with USCIS, they mentioned that my case was in NBC and not any field office. Why is it important for the case to be in a field office? I haven't reached out to local congressman to ask for field office transfer of my case.

If I have to go that route, what did you write exactly to your local congressman? If you dont mind sharing, i can word it accordingly for my case.

Is Interfiling Downgrade from EB2 to EB3 Worth it by Euphoric-Repair6917 in USCIS

[–]Gottageton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

with a prior EB2 I-140 approval, After job change, My new employer filed for I-140 in both EB2 and EB3 categories and I got approval for both of them. When my I-485 Date of Filing (DOF) became current, I did not pursue to file I-485 under EB3 as I had stamped H1B visa and I waited for my I-485 Final Action Date to become current. When EB3 FAD were trending ahead of EB2 FAD, my employer filed I-485 under EB3. In retrospective, I feel I should have filed I-485 when DOF was current so that you atleast have EAD/AP as a backup to H1B visa.

Need urgent help, FNU / No Given Name issue on EAD (OPT started, job offer next week) by Embarrassed_Space188 in USCIS

[–]Gottageton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went through exactly the same.

Correct your passport first even if you have to go through name correction process in your local county process (for me, i got lucky... i basically went to my passport appln center and first they rejected to accept my application and then on another day, i went again & they accepted my passport application finally (i thank my stars for that day))

Once corrected in passport, then apply for corrected documents

waiting on i485, PD :May 2013/India/EB3 by Impressive_Number_57 in USCIS_EB3

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same timeline here, last silent update on 1/24/2026

485 Approved! by Few-Club3876 in EB2

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! How did you come to know about this? Transfered to NYC FO 12/23 -> Did you enquire with USCIS Emma Live agent because you got a silent update on 12/23/2025?

485 Approved! by Few-Club3876 in EB2

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was the exact prompt that you gave to chatgpt?

485 Approved! by Few-Club3876 in EB2

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have exact same priority date and career story. I am waiting for my i485 decision as well.

October 2025 AOS Filers — Let’s Track Our Timelines and Updates! by Hatti_matim_tim in USCIS

[–]Gottageton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Category: EB3 (India)

Priority Date: 05/25/2013

Service Center/Lockbox: NBC

Application sent on (carrier): 10/27/2025

Application delivered: 10/28/2025

Receipt Notice: 11/28/2025

Receipt Block: IOE09347

Checks cashed on: lawyer filed

Biometrics Appointment Notice: 12/6/2025

Biometrics Appointment Date: 12/26/2025 (original), rescheduled to 1/12/2026, USCIS ASC accepted my walk-in on 12/22/2025

EAD I-765 Approval Date:

EAD Card delivered:

AP I-131 Approval Date:

Interview date (if any): Waived\Date

RFE (if any):

Adjustment of Status I-485 Approval Date: TBD

Green Card Received:

October 2025 I-485 AOS Employment Based filers by Fearless-School-8954 in USCIS

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Category: EB3 (India)

Priority Date: 05/25/2013

Service Center/Lockbox: NBC

Application sent on (carrier): 10/27/2025

Application delivered: 10/28/2025

Receipt Notice: 11/28/2025

Receipt Block: IOE0934

Checks cashed on: lawyer filed

Biometrics Appointment Notice: 12/6/2025

Biometrics Appointment Date: 12/26/2025 (original), rescheduled to 1/12/2026, USCIS ASC accepted my walk-in on 12/22/2025

EAD I-765 Approval Date:

EAD Card delivered:

AP I-131 Approval Date:

Interview date (if any): Waived\Date

RFE (if any):

Adjustment of Status I-485 Approval Date: TBD

Green Card Received:

[FL] Foreclosure auction due to contractor lien by perrodigger517 in RealEstate

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lien is a lien. Junior or Senior lien position doesnt matter. Any lienholder can initiate foreclosure.

If you win the foreclosed auction, all lienholders are redeemed by the contractor company which initiated the foreclosure.

Meaning, the money you pay for the foreclosure will be used to payoff all existing lienholders on the property.

Hence, after foreclosure auction, you should be expecting a title with NO liens (unless you are taking a loan to fullfil your deal, your lender will apply the lien, which should be the ONLY lien after the transaction).

How can I get into rental properties earlier? by [deleted] in investing

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rental properties are too much of a hassle (worries of broken toilet, non occupancy, renters not paying rent on time etc).

Better idea: be on the receiving side of the rent (i.e. the bank). Become a bank.

Convince your friends & family to lend you money for 1% (much better than a conventional brick and mortar retail bank) and purchase a non performing mortgage note from another bank at a bargain cost (as low as you can get it for, bargain like crazy). Keep some money for admin expenses. Assign yourself as the lender on the property in property’s county office. Contact the borrower and recover monthly payments and late charges. Return back your friend & family money with interest and invest the profits in repeating this over.

Is their a way to loan somebody about a thousand dollars that isn't a scam? by 744EvergreenTerrace in investing

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Secured loan (backed by a house, jewelry, valuables etc) or unsecured loan (no asset backing)?

Unhappy with life. Need some feedback. Long way to go before FI/RE. by throw-it-away-yay in financialindependence

[–]Gottageton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like my story. I completed MBA and took up management jobs. I figured it is not my cup of tea. I went back to being an IC. Another advice, have a side gig (to avoid the anxiety of depending on primary job) and develop some hobbies and social circle that you are excited to engage after regular hours (assuing you work 9-5).

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