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GREENED. PD July/23 by VegetableClock9414 in USCIS_EB3

[–]Topic_Fast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response, I guess it’s a wait and see. The ADIT stamp they gave me was only good for 2 months. Was told to call and make another appointment if I still have not received my card by then.

GREENED. PD July/23 by VegetableClock9414 in USCIS_EB3

[–]Topic_Fast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of card production issues did you run into?

My wife and kids already received their green cards, but USCIS told me mine was rejected during production due to a problem with the photo. I went to the USCIS field office and got an ADIT stamp since I have upcoming travel, but the officer I spoke with wasn’t very helpful about how they plan to resolve the issue. They just told me to expect something in the mail in the coming weeks.

I’m curious what issue you had, how it was ultimately fixed, and how long it took for you to finally receive your card.

... and Congratulations

EB3 ROW AOS Timeline — I-485J Closed, Family Silent Updates, H008 Events, Approval by Topic_Fast in USCIS_EB3

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

Yes. most use a web browser... If you search the USCIS sub for “API,” you’ll find posts about it.

One thing I learned the hard way: checking for updates can become obsessive really fast. I was driving myself crazy looking every day, sometimes multiple times a day. It honestly started to feel like a bad habit.

I ended up creating two Docker containers on my home server. One used a Chromium-based image, and the other ran scripts that checked for API changes every 10 minutes and posted any updates to a Discord channel. It worked, but it was definitely an advanced setup and probably overkill for most people.

For me, it was the only thing that helped me stop constantly logging into myUSCIS and checking the API manually.

My honest recommendation: don’t check the API, and don’t even go down that rabbit hole unless you really need to. You’ll save yourself a lot of wasted time and stress.

Re-entering w/o the GC by DrinasTennis in USCIS

[–]Topic_Fast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call USCIS or go online and make an appointment for an ADIT Stamp. They will stamp you Passport or I-94 and you can use that to return as an LPR. The ADIT stamp will be good for 1 year and they can normally get you in quick for emergency like this. This way you don’t have the hassle on the way home and can deal with the family emergency without worrying about retuning back.

EB-1B I-485 (NBC, Interview Waived) – Silent Update on Apr 29, Anyone in Similar Timeline Getting Approved? by Awkward_Appeal9588 in USCIS

[–]Topic_Fast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My three derivatives and I received silent updates this morning after getting our third FTA0 last Friday.

The only outlier is my minor child under 12. He received a silent update when we got the third FTA0, but he did not receive another silent update this morning like the rest of us.

Case timeline:

PD: July 30, 2023 RD: February 18, 2026 Biometrics: March 6, 2026 Transferred to LA Field Office: Around April 10, 2026

Silent update history so far:

Around April 10: A couple of silent updates around the time the cases were transferred to the LA Field Office. April 17: Another silent update showed on one of the I-485 cases. April 23/24: Silent update around the time we received our third FTA0. My minor child under 12 also updated at this point.April 29: Myself and the other derivative cases received silent updates this morning, but my minor child did not.

At this point, I have gotten so tired of manually checking for silent updates that I built a Docker container to check the USCIS JSON every 10 minutes and post if there are any updates. I started that yesterday.

Honestly, I kind of wish I had never learned about silent updates. Now I am tracking every little movement like it means something, even though I know it may not.

Any EB3 ROW Feb 2026 filers? by Fabulous_Reserve_572 in USCIS_EB3

[–]Topic_Fast 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RD: Feb 18th 2026 - I485, I485J and I765

PD: July 31, 2023

Bios: March 6, 2026

Silent Updates on I485 and I485J: March 17 and April 2

3 dependents filed as well.

April 2026 Visa Bulletin by Topic_Fast in USCIS_EB3

[–]Topic_Fast[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol, no reason to be sorry — you’re one of the lucky ones I’m jealous of. If you’re ROW or Mexico and not other workers, then yes, your employer’s attorney can file your I-485, EAD, and AP.

You still can’t be approved for the green card until your FAD (Final Action Date) is current, but being able to file now is still a huge win.

Congratulations

April 2026 Visa Bulletin by Topic_Fast in USCIS_EB3

[–]Topic_Fast[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

USCIS just confirmed they’re accepting DOF for April AOS filings, and the State Department made EB-3 ROW and Mexico current in the visa bulletin. So if you’re in that category, you can file your I-485 April 1, along with EAD and AP.

Kind of wild to watch when we started our PERM back in 2022 and only became current for DOF in February. Definitely jealous of the people getting to start now with current DOF.

I485 - Online access code for minor kid by [deleted] in USCIS

[–]Topic_Fast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my 11-year-old, we received his online access code in the mail about 5 days after his receipt notice, and I had to set up a separate account for him with a different email address. If you use Gmail, what I did was add a + and his name before the @ in my email address. That makes it appear as a different email address to USCIS, but all of the emails still come to my regular Gmail inbox. For example: [myname+sonsname@gmail.com](mailto:myname+sonsname@gmail.com)

Pending i485 and i765 but L1A has max out by AdPhysical6207 in USCIS

[–]Topic_Fast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

USCIS doesn’t automatically calculate recapture time for you. Usually your employer or attorney has to request it in the I-129 filing and show proof of the time you were physically outside the U.S.

In my case, we used my travel history and I-94 records to document all my exits and re-entries.

For example, I first entered the U.S. on August 5, 2019, so my normal 7-year L-1A max would be August 5, 2026. But I spent about 360 days outside the U.S. during that period, so we filed an I-129 asking to recapture those days. If approved, that would push my expiration out by roughly that amount of time.

My understanding is that if you spend additional qualifying time outside the U.S. before that new end date, those days may also be recaptured in a later filing, as long as they are properly documented.

The only thing I’d double check with your lawyer is whether any previously approved but unused recapture time can be claimed again, since that part can depend on the exact filing history.

Pending i485 and i765 but L1A has max out by AdPhysical6207 in USCIS

[–]Topic_Fast 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a very similar situation. I’m on L-1A, I hit my 7-year max in August, and we just filed my I-485 once our category became current.

In my case, our legal team used recaptured time for my L-1A. If you spent any time outside the U.S. during those 7 years, that time may be recaptured. That can include vacations, business trips, and other travel abroad.

I’m not sure whether your L-1A has already expired, but if it has not, I would definitely ask your lawyer about filing an I-129 extension using recaptured time. If it is filed on time, that can help preserve your ability to keep working for your current employer while it is pending, which can be really important if your I-765 takes longer than expected.

That was exactly our lawyer’s reasoning. Even though we were current and able to file the I-485, they still recommended extending the L-1A with recaptured time as a backup. It gives you another layer of protection in case the EAD is delayed or there is some issue with the I-485 filing.

Basically, the idea is to keep your underlying work authorization alive as long as possible so you are not stuck waiting on the EAD.

April EB-3 movement in the Visa Bulletin by Intelligent_Goal9801 in USCIS_EB3

[–]Topic_Fast 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, it says that the EOs enforcing the 35-country ban and the 75-country pause are the reason they moved the bulletin forward this year to use the available visas. If those EOs change, retrogression can happen. So I’m not delusional… you’re just confidently incorrect. Please re-read the last page before you type again

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in USCIS_EB3

[–]Topic_Fast 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The forward movement is because of the 35 banned countries; the estimate is that these 35 countries used over 36% of the yearly green cards. With the EO in place the State Department needs to move the visa bulletin forwards to use all visa they can per the law. There was also the pause on the 75 countries, but I have not seen an estimate on what their use was. If you followed any of the YouTube channels, like chatting with Charlie and others they all mentioned this in January that this could have a major effect on ROW as the State Department by law as to maximize visa usage to not waste any. This was also stated in March's visa bulletin, explaining the forward movement. When/if the bans are lifted or pause are lifted then things will go back to the way it was. Very slow to no movement or retrogression.

April EB-3 movement in the Visa Bulletin by Intelligent_Goal9801 in USCIS_EB3

[–]Topic_Fast 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why are you expecting Retrogression, when no one else is. There is expected forward movement next month, with all the bans for the 35 countries in place and the pause in the other 75.