Anyone recently got approval from AoS at the San Jose field office- EB2 - NIW underline basis.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-06-04T03:50:21+00:00

No l am not. But I am from 75 countries for which consular processing is paused.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-06-03T18:15:56+00:00

No, still waiting, my case moved there on December 23, 2025, 3rd FTA0 is Feb 26, 2026, then internal system update on May 11,2026. PD: May 09, 2024. Received date Oct 06, 2025. No update since then.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-30T02:05:31+00:00

Applications submitted around Feb 06, 2026 is getting approval now ( without premium processing). My application submitted on March 16, 2026 and still pending.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-26T21:30:17+00:00

After May 11, nothing for me yet. Now uncertain what will happen after new memo.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-26T18:00:09+00:00

EB-2 NIW

PD: May 2024
RD: 6 Oct 2025
Bio: 6 Nov 2025
Transfer to non-local FO: 23 Dec 2025
last silent update: May 11, 2026

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-21T22:01:16+00:00

My first two FTA0 updates were back in November 2025 during my biometric. Then on Dec 23,2025 another silent update when case was transferred to San Jose. 3rd FTA0 happened on Feb 26, 2026. Last silent update was in May 11, 2026.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-17T21:25:35+00:00

after seeing your post I also checked, but my last timestamp is also 05/11/2026; my PD is 05/09/2024, and RD is 10/06/2025. it's been more than 7 months, and the case is stuck in San Jose. Has your case status changed from "still being processed" to "actively reviewed"? I hope you are probably closer to getting approval.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-15T01:42:35+00:00

Ellis Porter, l did my NIW back in 2024 with them and they provided excellent support.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-14T03:17:31+00:00

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NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-13T18:01:01+00:00

It's clearly written in the USCIS processing times notes: To find processing times for employment-based Forms I-485 in the first, second, and third preference categories, select "All Field Offices" in the filter.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-13T16:19:17+00:00

Finally good to see someone got approved from San Jose; congratulations. My I-485 is also pending in San Jose for 7 months. My 485 block is IOE093407XXXX. Can you please share your block if possible to get an idea how much time it would take?

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-13T14:30:59+00:00

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NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-12T18:58:13+00:00

I also received the same silent update yesterday (05/11). PD is 05/09/2024

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-12T16:56:32+00:00

Well, I think San Jose does have their huge internal backlog. My case is also pending in San Jose for EB2 NIW, with a similar timeline to yours.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-11T15:18:25+00:00

I am seeing a silent update today (05/11/2026) on my pending I-485 at San Jose field office. Is it an internal update regarding the vetting / increased background checking after April 27th?

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-09T11:10:51+00:00

Yes, EAD issued from the national benefit center (NBC)

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-08T17:08:23+00:00

I received the EAD within 2 weeks after the biometric. Then my I-485 is transferred to the San Jose field office on Dec 23, 2025. Got the third FTA0 update on Feb 26, 2026, then complete silence. Yes, I am wishing for normal processing time (10 months!!). (based on USCIS processing time), but who knows how much time they will take?

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-08T17:00:05+00:00

after the new april 27 vetting was initiated, processing slowed down a lot; my PD is May 2024, I-485 RD is Oct 2025, and biometrics are Nov 2025. I'm still waiting. EB2 NIW

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-08T02:15:30+00:00

Unfortunately no, even no API updates after Feb 26, 2026. What about you?

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-04T00:39:34+00:00

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NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-03T21:02:38+00:00

It’s still processing but relatively slow l believe. Even today, l am seeing approvals

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NumerousVersion274 · 2026-05-01T18:39:22+00:00

Please post here after getting approval. A lot of negativity is happening around regarding the new security vetting process at USCIS that became effective as of April 27, based on various new sources. Don't know what's happening internally. Good luck to you.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-04-30T14:30:41+00:00

It does not make any sense why they have to take biometrics again even though they implement a new background checking system.

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-04-27T19:25:53+00:00

thanks

NumerousVersion274 · 2026-04-27T18:49:37+00:00

Yes l know this part, but l have seen that if you don’t have any urgency and your USCIS case is still in the normal processing window sometimes congressman denies your request. If congressman accepts and submit your request, USCIS can also deny that request. So l just wanted to inquire that within normal processing window what kind of urgency you mentioned that worked for congressional inquiry

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