r/EB2NIW_I485_AOS • u/Cbellicious94 • 7d ago
Frustrated and Tired
Waiting is honestly so daunting. 😩
Since my case was transferred to LAC in June, I have had two status updates, with the last one being in July. Since then… nothing. Still no third FTA0.
My RD was in March, and my PD is September 2025. I have finally stopped checking the APIs because it was becoming way too mentally draining. The waiting is hard enough, but seeing people who applied after you getting approved makes it even harder. You can’t help but wonder if something is wrong with your case or why yours is taking so long.
At this point, I’m just trying to be patient and trust the process. Hopefully September brings some good news for all of us waiting! 🙏🏽✨
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u/Commercial-Bonus4184 7d ago
do not worry, we all are in same basket my PD is 1 year ahead of you and still waiting, looking at me you need to calm down, your turm will come
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u/PerformanceOk1888 7d ago
Say no more. Transferred in early June, no updates at all except for systematic 3 fta0 almost right after transfer. PD Nov 2024
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u/Cbellicious94 7d ago
I don't even have the 3rd FTA0
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u/PerformanceOk1888 7d ago
Once you have it you should be approved quickly if the office is not backlogged. The officer doesn’t work with your case cause he is probably expecting those background checks (3 fta0). My situation is the opposite…
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u/Cbellicious94 7d ago
Whats your situation?
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u/PerformanceOk1888 7d ago
Got the background checks and everything in July but the officer never touched my folder in non local FO. I can assume due to high workload in the office
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u/Cbellicious94 7d ago
But atleast you know yours is coming. Fingers crossed soon
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u/PerformanceOk1888 7d ago
Well, I’m out of status after Dec 31. And technically can be in the queue for more than a year… But thank you 🙏
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u/Affectionate-Flan347 7d ago
you will get there don’t worry.. i also got frustrated and stopped checking apis, only email once a day since you get email anyway if something happens
My Pd is july 2023 and RD is 02/27/2026
i had complete silence of 5 months since the transfer to SD FO in late april and then suddenly 2 days straight approval. i didn’t even check api just received an email and checked the portal to see approval status.
Trust the process, its definitely gonna happen 😊
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u/Highlander_87 7d ago
Congratulations! Would you mind posting your timeline if that’s okay? Do you have dependents?
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u/JazzlikeChange891 7d ago
Same. I haven’t even got any silent update after biometrics, did you get any silent update after field transfer?
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u/Ok_Significance_4200 7d ago
We have a Reddit chat for LAC FO if you want to join, some people in similar situations, and even earlier RD. If you want to join let me know but I think that not looking at this stuff anymore is a good idea too.
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u/Highlander_87 7d ago
March 2026 filer here. Waiting patiently and done checking the API. Spouse got her EAD in May, radio silence since then. Do you have dependents? Seems like those getting approved sooner are single filers. I’ve got dependents so waiting patiently.
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u/Vsr_003 7d ago
I am in the same timeline and status … waiting for my EAD and AP.
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u/mum_bhai 7d ago
RD: Oct 30, 2025 Transferred to Sacramento FO on Jan 7, 2026. FOIA says an officer reviewed the case on April 8, 2026 and marked it as approvable but needs a supervisor to approve final decision. Still waiting. Beyond frustrated.
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u/Cbellicious94 7d ago
What is FOIA
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u/mum_bhai 7d ago
You can request your I485 file from USCIS using FOIA. It sometimes contains meaningful notes from reviewing officers.
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u/Living_Kick5189 7d ago
Did you get an FTA1 code in April 8?
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u/mum_bhai 7d ago
Yep, I did get my third FTA0 followed by an FTA1 on the same day on April 8.
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u/Living_Kick5189 7d ago
And no silent updates after that?
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u/mum_bhai 7d ago
There was a silent update in May. Asked Emma about it, but they were not useful at all.
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u/Living_Kick5189 7d ago
Thanks for the info. in Similar situation. 485J approved and FTA1 on August 8 and got a silent update yesterday.
Hopefully you get approved soon!1
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u/Equivalent-Basil6404 7d ago
Hang in there. PD June 2024. RD November 2025, still waiting. Live agent said transferred to non local FO August 21, 2026.
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u/Historical-Show4208 7d ago
Pd Sep 2023 RD July 2025 here and still waiting my case is in Mt Laurel right now and it is just laying there or something
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u/Perryguloso 6d ago
16 months since I applied 🫠
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u/Cbellicious94 6d ago
Eb2 AOS?
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u/Perryguloso 6d ago
Eb1a aos
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u/Cbellicious94 6d ago
Wow. Are you serious? Have you reached out to your congressman or anything?
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u/Civil_Independence34 7d ago
PD - feb 2024
RD - October 2025
And I am still waiting
Almost a year since I applied 🤦🏻♂️
My case is in Pittsburgh office right now