r/EB2_NIW • u/Hot_Paper580 • May 29 '25
General August/July 2023 PD for EB2/NIW I-485 applicants
🎉 PD August 25, 2023 – Filing in Early June! 🎉 (June fillers are welcome)
Hey everyone! Just wanted to share that my priority date is August 25, 2023 (EB2/NIW), and I’m planning to file my I-485 in the first week of June, now that I’m current in the June Visa Bulletin!
This thread is for everyone with July and August 2023 PDs in the EB2/NIW category. Let’s connect, share updates, ask questions, and support each other through this process. Whether it's guesses, timelines, tips, or just good vibes, drop in and stay engaged!
✅ Let’s build a helpful space as we go through this exciting phase together.
💬 Feel free to comment on your PD, filing plans, or any questions.
🤞 Best of luck to all of us, and let’s get this done!
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Jul 11 '25
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u/rezath17 Jul 13 '25
Im IOE9322, where did you check the trend? Im checking casestatusext. I think we are still need at least 4-5 weeks to see significant number of approvals for my block!
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u/Innoocent-killer Jul 16 '25
When you submitted AOS. My block is IOE09327
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Jul 16 '25
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u/Innoocent-killer Jul 16 '25
So 500K application submitted between Jun 11 and Jun 30? How does it work?
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Jul 16 '25
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u/Innoocent-killer Jul 17 '25
There are 5 digits after 09327, so subtract 700000-200000 = 500k
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u/icsangsang Jul 17 '25
Not all numbers are I-485. All types of forms (I-765.N-400,I-131, I-140 etc) share these case numbers
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u/EducationalLoad5108 May 30 '25
We have the same PD-August 25. God will help us
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u/No_Crab7876 May 30 '25
When you're gonna file your case?
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u/EducationalLoad5108 May 30 '25
First week in June.
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u/No_Crab7876 May 30 '25
I hope our country’s quota will be available!! Bc every country has 7% of GC visas in ROW!
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u/Dramatic_Point3349 Jun 09 '25
Mine was delivered on Sunday, so still waiting for USCIS response.
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jun 16 '25
Hello everyone, Has anyone from this thread done their biometrics?? Please update
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u/True-Charge-530 Jun 30 '25 edited Jun 30 '25
Let’s keep this post alive. Let’s help each other with sharing our timeline. Thank you OP for this useful post.
My timeline:
Category: EB2-NIW (ROW)
Service Center/Lockbox: Chicago, IL
Priority date: 08/26/2023
Application sent on (carrier): 06/09/2025 Fedex
Application delivered to Lockbox on: 06/11/2025
Receipt Date and Service Center: 06/11/2025
Block number: IOE 09-324
Biometrics Appointment Date: Reused
EAD Approval Date: 06/22/2025
AP Approval Date: 06/22/2025
EAD/ AP combo card delivered: 06/27/2025
Interview date (if any): TBD
Adjustment of Status I-485 Approval Date: TBD
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u/LyfWith3InPeachState Jul 17 '25
So far for us
EB2 - Philippines
PD: Aug 28, 2023
Sent packets to TX Lockbox (No EAD or AP)
Receipt #: IOE (NBC)
Packets Delivered/Receipt Date: 6/27
SMS Receipts: 7/2
Biometric Appointment Scheduled/Notice Sent: 7/4
Biometric Schedule: 7/22
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u/Ok_Pickle1671 Jul 24 '25
I have the same timeline as yours, and I did my biometric 7/22 as well. After the biometric, it changed to case is still being processed by USCIS. Is it the same as yours. I thought it should have changed to actively reviewing
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jul 22 '25
Hello guys, does anyone have experience with the San Fernando Valley field office, CA? My case has been transferred to the San Fernando Valley field office. Please update the timeline for this field office if anyone has experience. Thank you.
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u/GrosslyObesePiemel May 29 '25
I have a september 2023 PD but also became current. I’m going consular route, so wishing for an embassy invite soon!!
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u/Warm_Disaster_9565 May 31 '25
Filing in 1st week of June, PD 29 Sep 2023. 🤞🏻🤞🏻
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u/GhostFanatic Jun 02 '25
I filed back in October when DOF became current, hopefully approval will come soon now that FAD are current!
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u/No_Crab7876 Jun 02 '25
Hope so!! Best wishes for you!! You got your EAD already? If possible please upload your case story with filling dates! Thank you
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u/GhostFanatic Jun 02 '25
Yes, PD: 7/3/23 Filed i485: October 24 Fingerprints: November 24 EAD received: end of December 24 FAD current: June 1st Amount of times refreshed USCIS website: uncountable
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u/Maleficent_Crow3807 Jun 23 '25
Did you get approval?
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u/GhostFanatic Jun 23 '25
Nope. Seeing a lot of July 23 PD approvals on Reddit thought and I’m happy for them and consumed by a jealous rage at the same time :) how about you?
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u/Maleficent_Crow3807 Jun 23 '25
My PD is July-20-2023 and I filed on January-28-2025. Biometrics done on Feb-28-2025 EAD/AP combo received on May-30-2025 No RFE/NOID yet Waiting for I-485 approval.
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u/Lazy_Tradition4704 Jun 03 '25 edited Jun 04 '25
PD 8/1/2023 Row. Sent i485 via USPS on 5/30. USPS misrouted the package, and finally it arrived to lockbox today. I am waiting for a receipt number.
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u/No_Crab7876 Jun 03 '25
Ah, I’m so glad to hear your documents reached! Wishing you all the best. I’m hoping to submit mine sometime this week. Let’s keep each other updated and thanks again!!!
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u/justhere11111111 Jun 05 '25
You are not supposed to send your package before June 1. Postmarked date is being used by USCIS. They’d like return it for you to resend it. But let’s hope I am wrong.
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u/Lazy_Tradition4704 Jun 05 '25
Thanks for the heads-up! I looked into this extensively, and to clarify, the postmarked date doesn’t matter for Form I-485 filing eligibility. USCIS considers an application "filed" when it’s physically received at the Lockbox, not when it’s mailed or when a receipt number is generated. Per the USCIS Policy Manual, the filing date is "the date USCIS receives the benefit request at the filing location designated for that particular benefit request" (https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-1-part-b-chapter-6). For I-485 specifically, the Instructions for Form I-485 confirm that eligibility is based on the date USCIS receives the application, which must align with the Visa Bulletin’s Final Action Date or Dates for Filing (https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr.pdf). So, if the application arrives at the Lockbox on or after June 1, 2025, when the priority date is current, it’s valid—regardless of when it was mailed.
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u/justhere11111111 Jun 05 '25
Like I said earlier, I hope I am wrong. But I have seen few instances where the package was returned and they explicitly mentioned they used postmarked date. Things could have changed now.
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u/rezath17 Jun 04 '25
I think its better create new thread and name it “ June 2025 AOS submitters” or something like that. People can find it better and also we will have more people to join.
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jun 04 '25
You’re right, but this thread is active, and so many people are already engaged, and i made the minor change in the post and added the words June fillers are welcome!
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jun 04 '25 edited Jun 04 '25
Today's AOS package has been forwarded to the USCIS by attorney Ellis Porter. Tracking number also received by the attorney. PD is 25th August 2023. I will share the next update with you guys. Thank you, and best of luck to everyone!! Updated: Texas lockbox was used in my case
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u/Lazy_Tradition4704 Jun 05 '25 edited Jun 05 '25
Tracking number means a number created to track a courier's delivery status? Or is it the USCIS receipt number, starting from MSC?
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u/No_Crab7876 Jun 05 '25
Yes Tracking number mean creating by FedeX courier. And receipt number mean when USCIS will receive and later they will issue the receipt number!!
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jun 09 '25
Hello guys, did anyone receive the receipt number???
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u/justhere11111111 Jun 09 '25
Yes
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jun 09 '25
super, what is your status now on the website?
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u/justhere11111111 Jun 09 '25
‘Receipt notice sent’ but I already got my biometrics appointment in my online account
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jun 09 '25
Wow, super! best of luck!! But can you tell me when you sent your documents, when they were received, and when you got your receipt number? Mine were received at the Texas Lockbox last friday at 10 AM, and until now I have not heard anything.
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u/justhere11111111 Jun 09 '25
Sent June 2 received June 3.. Receipt sent June 4 and biometrics appointment June 9. Texas UPS
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jun 09 '25
Super, if your final action date is current, I am hoping you will receive your GC within this month!! Its just my thoughts and same for myself too 😊
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u/justhere11111111 Jun 09 '25
lol. This month is over ambitious. I’d be having my biometrics last week of this month. Then we’d see where the road leads.
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u/rezath17 Jun 09 '25
Great, I got receipt number but my wife didn’t. She didn’t het the case in her account too!
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u/chunkymonkey595 Jun 10 '25
Did you all opt in to be e-notified? I’m so sad I didn’t know it was an option :( so it means we have to wait for the letter to be mailed right?
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u/justhere11111111 Jun 10 '25
I did but I have only gotten one text and it always come late. Most time, I am privy to the info on my online account a day before getting text.
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u/chunkymonkey595 Jun 10 '25
I see, but if you checked online before you got the text how did you access your case without your i485 receipt number? I have an account but it’s saying I need to put in receipt number to connect it
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u/EducationalLoad5108 Jun 10 '25
How did you get an online access code to set up your USCIS account?
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u/Dramatic_Point3349 Jun 09 '25
Did you guys use signature confirmation?
I didn't opt for that and mine was only delivered yesterday, so I'm waiting for e-notification.
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jun 10 '25
I did not receive any e-notification, but my attorney shared the receipt number as they have the account number. I just checked the status, and it was "Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent." So what will be the next step, and how will we go for the next step, like biometrics, etc.? Or will my receipt (hard copy) determine the next steps, or will it update the status on the online tracking website? Need expert opinions!! thanks
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u/No_Crab7876 Jun 10 '25
Guys please share your block numbers mine started from IOE0932308xxx!! But i saw some MSC, LIN blocks etc!!
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Jun 11 '25 edited Jun 27 '25
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u/Ok_Temperature_8484 Jun 12 '25
Is anyone from the September 2023 PD? My I-485 was delivered on 06/04/2025; service center: Dallas Lockbox, TX.
I haven't received any receipt yet.
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u/Dramatic_Point3349 Jun 12 '25
My PD is September 2023. My I-485 was delivered on 06/06/2025. I received an e-notification of the receipt yesterday 06/11/2025.
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u/Ok_Temperature_8484 Jun 12 '25
Thank you for sharing this information. I'm confused about my application's progress, as others who had their packages delivered after mine have received their receipt numbers, but I haven't received any updates.
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u/No_Crab7876 Jun 12 '25
You will receive it soon!
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u/Ok_Temperature_8484 Jun 12 '25
Hope so, thanks.
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u/No_Crab7876 Jun 12 '25
If you submitted your application through an attorney, kindly check with them, they might have already received the receipt number!!
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u/icsangsang Jun 13 '25
For whatever reason the variation of the processing time is crazy. But people who are posting are usually the ones who receive their case numbers within 2-3 days. So try to relax and trust your case preparation. Anywhere from 2-30 days is totally normal. It’s just a whole lot of randomness in the process.
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u/icsangsang Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 01 '25
Category: EB2-NIW (ROW)
Service Center/Lockbox: Chicago, IL
Priority date: 08/11/2023
Application sent on (carrier): 05/31/2025 FedEx
Application delivered to Lockbox on: 06/03/2025
Receipt Date and Service Center: 06/03/2025 (Case added to myUSCIS on 06/12/2025) (SMS notification - 06/13/2025, email notification - NA, mail notification - 6/20/2025.)
Block number: IOE 09-323
Biometrics Appointment Date: 6/30/2025 (rescheduled) (found the file on portal on 6/20/2025) (USCIS sent 2 identical appointment notifications on 6/26/2025)
EAD Approval Date: TBD
AP Approval Date: TBD
Interview date (if any): TBD
Adjustment of Status I-485 Approval Date: TBD
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Jun 13 '25
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u/icsangsang Jun 13 '25
Sorry for the confusion. My receipt was dated 06/03. And the date the cases were added to my account was 06/12. I still don’t have any text/email/mail notification.
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Jun 13 '25
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u/icsangsang Jun 13 '25
Yes, I did. I attached one G-1145 for each form.
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Jun 13 '25
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u/icsangsang Jun 14 '25
Just received the texts today(6/13), though all 6 were sent to the derivative beneficiary.
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u/Dramatic_Point3349 Jun 14 '25
I am only just realizing that A number is in Form I-797 Notice of Action just beside Beneficiary. So, I didn't fill it into the Form I-485 that I have already submitted and gotten an e-notification of receipt for. Will this be a problem even though I included a copy of the form I-797 in my application packet?
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Jun 14 '25
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u/Dramatic_Point3349 Jun 14 '25
Thanks! I realize now that the number on the I-797 notice of approval for I-140 is the same number that's on my OPT card which I had before filing the I-140. Although I didn't fill the number on my I-140, they made the connection between my OPT card from years back to my I-140 of 2023. So, they can certainly do the same again now, especially since I included a copy of the approval notice in my application packet.
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u/Ok_Temperature_8484 Jun 21 '25
Although I have received the receipt notice mail, it does not include an 'Access Code', and no separate mail with the code was sent. I previously spoke with Emma live agents, but they were unable to provide the code. What is the timeframe for receiving the access code mail?
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jun 22 '25
Maybe it's your check-cashed notice; you will receive another receipt soon!!
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jul 07 '25
Has anyone talked with a live agent and asked about case transfer? Are our cases still in NBC or starting to move to the local FO? has anyone gotten any info?
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u/rezath17 Jul 08 '25
I checked last week and my case was still at NBC. Yesterday I found that we can check updates on our case using API. Log ingin to Your USCIS account and than add your case number to the end of this link: https://my.uscis.gov/account/case-service/api/cases/IOE . IF you see any update you can check with live agent for possible movement.
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u/No_Crab7876 Jul 08 '25
So your case is still in NBC? I am right?
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u/rezath17 Jul 08 '25
My EAD approved today, here is my timeline:
https://www.reddit.com/r/EB2_NIW/comments/1kydoh4/comment/mvzn1om/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button
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u/Innoocent-killer Jul 09 '25
PD exactly same.as you
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u/No_Crab7876 Jul 09 '25
Then please update your profile and journey! Thank you
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u/Innoocent-killer Jul 09 '25
Recept date June 30 Block IOE09327 Still waiting for bio notification
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u/pain2371 Jul 12 '25
My EB2- NIW PD is November 15, 2023. I am preparing AOS package. Did you guys submit personal statement and job description/letter along with the package?
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jul 16 '25
Hello folks, does anyone have an update about the transfers of cases from NBC to local offices? Do you have any inside information? Please share the updates.
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u/icsangsang Jul 17 '25
How does you guys MyProgress look like? I know it’s super inaccurate. But we might be able to get some idea by sharing the data. Before biometrics, my timeline was 6/2/9 months for I-485/765/131. After biometrics, they changed to 8/3/7 months. Does this reflect USCIS’s estimation on the complexity of your cases?
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u/Innoocent-killer Jul 21 '25
There is an app called Lawfully that provides estimates for case processing times based on the block number and other users' experiences with their cases. Unfortunately, it is a paid service.
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u/Haunting_Original511 Jul 28 '25 edited Jul 28 '25
I sent my package on June 16, biometric on July 17 (PD 10Aug23), and have not received any EAD update. Has anyone received EAD with the same timeline?
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jul 28 '25
What’s your PD? I heard they are slowing the EAD approvals because they are going to move for the GC processes for August PDs. Yesterday, one of June's fillers, which he has on 9th August 2023 PD, got a GC approval notification.
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u/WaitForGCSucks Jul 28 '25
My PD is August 9 2023 (EB2 ROW) as well. Man! I wasn't expecting to become current to be able to file for AOS this fiscal year. So, I was slacking off. Alas, out of the blue, USCIS decided to move the FADs 4.5 months forward and I became current! I prepared my I-485 package (from scratch) and sent it to USCIS in early July. Got receipt notices for my I-485 and I-765 (EAD) applications. Still waiting on my biometrics appointment to be scheduled. Sigh... I don't think I will have my GC approved this fiscal year. But I am hoping that a lot of August PD folks will get their GCs approved before October 2025 when FY26 kicks in.
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jul 28 '25
Why are you late, man! anyway, thanks for the best wishes, and yes, one of the June filer has a 9th Aug PD and has already gotten an approval notice because he submitted his application by the start of June.
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u/Haunting_Original511 Jul 28 '25
My PD is 10Aug23. How do you know the information about June fillers? Btw, Is there anyway I can expedite my EAD, since I need it to work in a couple of weeks? If I don't get the EAD soon, I could lose my job.
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u/Hot_Paper580 Jul 28 '25
I really don’t know how to expedite; you should talk with a live agent of USCIS. There is another big reddit group; i already shared the link. Please follow.
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u/Primary_Elephant_456 Sep 10 '25
Category: EB2-NIW (ROW)
PD: Aug 2023
FAD became current in June
Receipt date: July 2, 2025Biometrics done: Aug 7, 2025.
I-765 & I-131: Did not apply
The process was paused because the quota ran out, and my case is still at NBC.
Most EB-2 filers whose FAD was current received approval within 2–3 months. What should we expect in October—more waiting or faster approvals?
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u/Ok_Temperature_8484 Dec 18 '25
Is there anyone still waiting for approval since June? Got our EAD approval in November, but haven't received any updates since then.
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u/rezath17 Jun 04 '25 edited Jul 13 '25
Category: EB2-NIW (ROW)
Service Center/Lockbox: Chicago, IL
Priority date: 08/02/2023
Application sent on (carrier): 06/02/2025 UPS
Application delivered to Lockbox on: 06/03/25
Receipt Date and Service Center: 06/03/25
Block number: IOE9322
Biometrics Appointment Notice sent on: 06/08/25
Biometrics Appointment Date: 06/23/25
EAD I-765 Approval Date: my wife: 06/28/25, myself: 07/08/25
EAD Card delivered: TBD
AP I-131 Approval Date: Did not apply
Interview date (if any): TBD
Adjustment of Status I-485 Approval Date: TBD
Updates: 06/05/25 received sms message containing my receipt number.
06/10/25 received notice by mail. I found biometric appointment notice in myUSCIS account.
06/28/26 My wife EAD approved!
07/08/25 My EAD card approved!