u/Iortiz84

I have an approved EB-2 NIW I-140 that was originally marked for consular processing because my family lives in Mexico.

However, I’m currently inside the U.S. in valid status, so I’m considering doing Adjustment of Status (I-485) for myself while my wife and kids continue through consular processing in Ciudad Juarez.

Has anyone here done this kind of “mixed process” successfully?

Specifically:

- Principal applicant doing AOS in the U.S.

- Derivatives staying in consular processing abroad

If you did it:

- Did you need to file I-824 or not?

- At what stage did NVC continue processing your family?

- Did your family have to wait until your green card was approved first?

- Any issues with CEAC/NVC because the I-140 was originally marked for consular processing?

- Any recommendations or things you would do differently?

I’d really appreciate hearing real experiences from people who actually went through this.

Thanks!

Hello everyone,

Reading everyone’s experiences here has really helped me, so I wanted to share my own case, which was approved today on day 45 of Premium Processing.

Priority Date: March 9, 2026

Profile: Marine Mechanical Engineer from Mexico

Current Status: Working in the United States under a TN visa

Proposed Endeavor:

My proposed endeavor focused on improving reliability-centered maintenance, predictive diagnostics, and energy-efficiency optimization for U.S. maritime and offshore operations, particularly involving propulsion systems, power generation equipment, and auxiliary mechanical systems. The goal was to help improve operational reliability, safety, and efficiency within critical maritime infrastructure in the United States.

I filed with an attorney.

Profile not-academic based

This process was honestly very stressful, especially waiting until the last PP day, but reading posts in this community helped me stay calm and informed throughout the process. I hope my case can also help someone else who is waiting.