EB2 I-485 Approved
Wanted to share my timeline in case it helps someone.
EB2 PERM (ROW), priority date April 9, 2024. PERM approved Sep 15, 2025.
I-140 filed with premium processing on Dec 3, 2025, RFE issued Dec 10 for biometrics/address update, responded and approved Feb 13, 2026.
I-485 filed concurrently Dec 3, 2025, biometrics completed Dec 29, 2025, no I-485 RFE and no interview. Case was moved to a non-local field office (San Jose), Emma indicated interview waived (never showed in status). IOE09348 block.
I was on F2 status (spouse of F1), and my spouse is the dependent on my EB2 case. I was also listed as a dependent on a his pending asylum case. Additionally, I was picked in the H1B lottery last year and the petition was filed (no premium processing), still pending.
Domestic violence charge in 2021 dismissed after completion of a pre-trial diversion program. Total FTA0 events: 3, and the case was approved about 24 hours after the 3rd FTA0.
• Dec 3, 2025 → I-140 (PP) + I-485 filed
• Dec 10, 2025 → I-140 RFE
• Dec 29, 2025 → Biometrics
• Feb 13, 2026 → I-140 approved
• Mar 13, 2026 → silent update
• Mar 18, 2026 → silent update
• Apr 10, 2026 → third FTA0 event
• Apr 11, 2026 → Case Approved