What people are saying about the I-485

What people report

• No updates since the June 3 interview; by Oct 1 it will be about 120 days, and the related green card/work authorization appears not yet received before March.
• USCIS responded to a service request stating the I-485 has not been pending longer than normal for the request type.
• Shared adjustment-of-status timeline: biometrics completed, I-485 interview held, I-130 and I-485 approved on the same day, and I-485 card production started shortly after.

Threads to read

• After a June 3 interview, there’s been no USCIS action for ~120 days; the spouse’s OPT/work authorization is expiring and they fear work interruption. r/USCIS · 32 comments
• Poster reports 4+ weeks with no biometrics appointment notice for an I-485 filed via Chicago lockbox and asks if others are delayed for Seattle ASC/field office. r/USCIS · 27 comments
• Marriage-based I-485 pending about 4.2 years in Dallas; USCIS says delay is within normal processing, user seeks similar experiences and whether mandamus is warranted. r/USCIS · 18 comments

What people report

• USCIS approved the I-485, with the poster citing a congressional inquiry and receiving a senator response stating the form was approved.
• Requested emergency advance parole while waiting for AOS; USCIS scheduled an emergency appointment after about 72 hours. At a same-day interview, the officer approved both I-130 and I-485 and placed an ADIT temporary I-551 stamp in the passport; approval notices and EAD production notice appeared th
• Reported biometrics on April 9, interview on May 19, I-130 approved on May 19, and I-485 approved on September 26 after congressional/FO inquiries.

Threads to read

• The poster reports an I-485 green card approval after a long wait, attributing possible help to a congressional inquiry. r/USCIS · 39 comments
• AOS applicant and spouse report I-130/I-485 approval on the same day as an interview, with an ADIT stamp, after fast processing. r/USCIS · 35 comments
• User reports I-485 approval after biometrics and interview, sharing a complete timeline including I-130 and I-765 processing. r/USCIS · 57 comments

What people report

• Filed an I-485 package; USCIS returned it with a payment-related rejection notice, and the attorney now requests a paid refiling due to new post–September 18 requirements.
• Posted that their mailed I-485/I-765 packet was returned with a rejection notice citing incorrect payment, and they plan to resubmit with corrected fee forms.
• USCIS online filing receipt date for the derivative I-485 appeared as the next day, likely due to UTC timestamping near the evening/midnight cutoff.

Threads to read

• USCIS returned a marriage-based I-485 for a payment discrepancy, but the notice wording differs from the attorney’s claim; seeking fee-liability guidance. r/greencard · 36 comments
• USCIS rejected a mailed I-485/I-765 packet due to incorrect payment and possible fee handling issues with the G-1450 and I-130 inclusion. r/USCIS · 34 comments
• Poster asks why an adjustment of status package keeps getting rejected for incorrect fees, listing submitted form fees and totals. r/USCIS · 13 comments

What people report

• At a marriage-based interview, the officer reviewed standard questions briefly and then stated “Approved, now leave,” without relationship questions; the green card is now being produced.
• Completed a green card interview; interviewer reviewed I-485 yes/no questions and collected additional evidence, and said a decision would arrive by mail within about 2 weeks.
• Received an email stating USCIS took action and then saw the I-765 (EAD) was approved on September 30.

Threads to read

• Couple attended a marriage-based interview where the officer asked only standard questions and immediately said “Approved,” leaving them unsure of the interview’s purpose. r/USCIS · 47 comments
• They describe a short, friendly green card interview (about 15 minutes), with I-485 yes/no questions and extra evidence collected, and a decision promised in two weeks. r/USCIS · 23 comments
• Marriage-based AOS filer shares a short timeline to EAD approval and asks others about interview experiences and decision timing. r/USCIS · 16 comments

What people report

• Checked USCIS account and the next step changed to 'adjudication'; received an email a few hours earlier saying the tourist visa used to enter was revoked.
• Status changed to "USCIS Is currently Processing the Case" on September 29, 2026 after an RFE response was received by USCIS on September 24, 2026.
• Had the I-485 interview about a week ago; it was short (~20 minutes) and USCIS said an update would come the same day, but the status still shows "Interview was Scheduled."

Threads to read

• User’s I-485 status shows “Case Required USCIS To Send A Notice” and asks what it means and whether others received it. r/USCIS · 130 comments
• USCIS online status for pending asylum changed to 'next step is adjudication' while also receiving an email that a tourist visa was revoked. r/greencard · 53 comments
• USCIS status for an I-485 says background checks are underway and biometric appointments may follow; user asks what it means. r/USCIS · 21 comments

What people report

• I-485 was denied in June 2026 as abandoned for allegedly not responding to an August 2025 RFE; an I-290B motion to reopen was filed; the person then received an NTA in September 2026 with a Houston immigration court hearing scheduled for Oct 7, 2026.
• Accepted voluntary departure after the immigration judge’s third master calendar hearing; later learned it waived the right to appeal and affected eligibility for inclusion in the spouse’s asylum case.
• Master Calendar Hearing was rescheduled from a December date to July 2028 instead of being closed.

Threads to read

• A parent’s I-485 was denied as abandoned after an RFE response issue, followed by an I-290B motion and receipt of an NTA in Houston; seeking similar experiences and attorney recommendations. r/USCIS · 31 comments
• Asking whether a congressional inquiry helped move an I-130 case after an I-485 denial, and how to combine it with expedite requests. r/USCIS · 18 comments
• Poster asks if a Motion to Reopen via Matter of Lozada is feasible after accepting voluntary departure that waived appeal rights in immigration court. r/immigration · 11 comments

Threads to read

• As a child on H-4 nearing age-out, asks when to switch to F-1 and whether a pending I-485 affects later adjustment eligibility. r/USCIS · 10 comments
• User asks whether an I-485 filed before priority-date eligibility could remain pending, be denied later, and how withdrawal might affect I-765 work authorization. r/USCIS · 11 comments
• User forgot to disclose old minor traffic/parking tickets paid years ago and asks how to correct the record affecting a pending I-751 and future N-400. r/USCIS · 6 comments

What people report

• i-485 approval received today, but green card production/arrival expected about a week later.
• Filed I-130 and I-485 on May 28, 2026; biometrics completed June 2; no interview/updates received so far; upcoming PCS requiring off-post living.
• USCIS received the marriage-based I-485 package today; no receipt notices yet.

Threads to read

• Asks if it’s okay to leave the U.S. for a funeral after i-485 approval but before the physical green card arrives. r/USCIS · 19 comments
• User plans to travel to India shortly after mailing a marriage-based I-485 while maintaining H-1B and asks about re-entry issues. r/greencard · 13 comments
• Asks whether military service and PCS can expedite I-130/I-485 and whether Parole in Place can be requested after filing. r/USCIS · 13 comments

What people report

• USCIS reopened the I-485 after an I-290B motion and then approved the I-485 the next day.
• Received an I-485 denial and was given 33 days to depart the country.
• Received a NOID requesting criminal court transcripts, then was denied the I-485 requesting a plea agreement; considering filing I-290B.

Threads to read

• After an unexpected I-485 denial, an I-290B motion reopened the case and resulted in I-485 approval. r/USCIS · 40 comments
• Applicant reports an I-485 denial based on alleged misrepresentation related to ESTA, with a 33-day departure deadline and asks about next steps. r/AskImmigration · 28 comments
• I-485 was denied after a NOID about criminal records; user sent transcripts and asks timelines for filing I-290B and whether to use a lawyer. r/USCIS · 18 comments

What people report

• EAD was approved by NBC while the I-485 remains pending at the Denver FO.
• I-765 was rejected while the related I-130A and I-485 were accepted; payment appeared to go through based on confirmation with the bank.
• EAD was approved about 1.5 months after filing (Aug 6, 2026 filed; Sep 26, 2026 approved).

Threads to read

• EAD was approved by NBC, but the I-485 is still pending at the Denver FO after prior interview waiting. r/USCIS · 28 comments
• Poster’s I-765 was rejected despite confirming the payment amount and bank processing, while I-130A and I-485 were accepted. r/USCIS · 15 comments
• User shares a fast EAD approval timeline for an F2A adjustment-of-status case, listing filing, biometrics, and approval dates. r/USCIS · 7 comments

What people report

• Interview was about an hour; I-130 was approved the day after, and I-485 was approved about three weeks later.
• In September 2026, the I-485 AOS packet was submitted and a receipt notice was sent; biometrics were scheduled.

Threads to read

• U.S. citizen asks whether switching from consular processing to adjustment of status is worthwhile while an I-130 is already approved and DQ/interview are pending. r/USCIS · 8 comments
• User asks whether adding a spouse to a jointly held house deed without refinancing can serve as marriage evidence for an I-130/I-485 filing. r/USCIS · 6 comments
• User shares marriage-based green card timeline and interview questions for an LPR petitioner and an F-1 beneficiary, plus document tips. r/USCIS · 3 comments

What people report

• Online account showed USCIS is sending an RFIE for the I-130, but the notice has not arrived yet.
• Received an I-864 RFE dated September 10, 2026 stating the petitioner sponsor was not determined to be qualified and requesting joint sponsor or assets evidence.
• They submitted an RFE response and are waiting for a decision about 5 months with the last update from May 1.

Threads to read

• User received an I-485 RFE requesting W-2s from 2017 to present but only has W-2s back to 2021, asking what to do. r/USCIS · 5 comments
• Poster received an RFE for I-485 about missing I-864/I-864A income evidence and asks whether to mail or upload a response and how to format PDFs. r/USCIS · 5 comments
• Online account indicated an RFIE for the I-130, but the couple hasn’t received it and is unsure if it’s the same as an RFE. r/USCIS · 2 comments

Threads to read

• Asks whether any EB1/EB2 India I-485 approvals were issued around the start of the new fiscal year on Oct 1. r/USCIS · 26 comments
• Asks whether an EB-2 NIW applicant can file I-485 at month-end based on the current Visa Bulletin and whether USCIS receipt date matters for the effective date. r/USCIS · 3 comments
• Asks what a new visa bulletin means for people who already filed, and whether refiling I-485 under a current bulletin month changes outcomes. r/USCIS · 2 comments

Threads to read

• Asks whether USCIS will accept an I-485 birth certificate with initials/abbreviations that differ from passport names and what evidence or RFE to expect. r/greencard · 14 comments
• User asks whether USCIS will accept an amended Indian birth certificate with abbreviated/initialed names for filing an I-485 and what evidence to provide. r/USCIS · 9 comments
• User asks about renewing an Illinois driver’s license while an EB-1 I-485 is pending and EAD has not arrived yet. r/USCIS · 9 comments

What people report

• Green card package was produced shortly after I-485 approval, then got returned to sender due to an incomplete/incorrect address by USCIS.
• Submitted I-485 on 14 Sep, biometrics completed, but I-797C receipt notice has not been received after 17 days.

Threads to read

• After I-485 approval and “Card Produced,” the green card mailing was returned to USCIS because USCIS sent it with an incorrect address. r/USCIS · 7 comments
• User filed I-130 online and hasn’t received the receipt notice PDF, asks whether to use a USCIS website screenshot for filing I-485. r/USCIS · 5 comments
• User asks if it’s normal to wait 17 days for the I-797C receipt notice for an I-485 after acceptance, payment receipts, and biometrics. r/USCIS · 2 comments

What people report

• Posted that biometrics were completed today for I-485 and I-765, and that an API case tracker shows FTA0/silent-touch updates for both cases.
• At an August 2026 individual court hearing, they learned USCIS biometrics requested in April 2026 were mistakenly tied to a K-1 visa; the judge/DHS gave a verbal approval but it couldn’t be entered systemically. The poster later received a new biometrics appointment for 09/25/26 for adjustment of st
• They received a biometrics (I-765) appointment after already attending earlier biometrics for the I-485, were told the I-765 biometrics was a no-show, and later confirmed in-person that both were taken at the earlier appointment while another biometrics was still processed.

Threads to read

• Asks whether Atlanta, GA filers who submitted I-485 and I-130 in early September have received biometrics. r/USCIS · 7 comments
• User completed biometrics for I-485 and I-765 and asks what trackers’ FTA0/silent-touch updates might mean. r/USCIS · 3 comments
• I-485 applicant faced a biometrics mismatch tied to K-1 during court proceedings and received a new biometrics appointment; asking how long for approval. r/USCIS · 1 comments

Threads to read

• Asks whether anyone has been sponsored by an employer and is pending I-485/I-765 or has received a green card. r/USCIS · 2 comments
• User with EB2 India priority date asks whether filing a second I-485 in Oct 2026 has a realistic green card approval timeline. r/USCIS · 1 comments
• User with an approved EB2 I-140 asks how marriage to an F1 vs B1/B2 spouse changes next steps and expected timelines. r/USCIS · 1 comments

What people report

• Submitted an I-485 RFE on Sep 5 and has not received a response yet.

Threads to read

• Asks if a pending I-485 affects a Canadian visitor visa application and what U.S. documents to provide to IRCC. r/USCIS · 1 comments

What people report

• Filed an N-400 and fully disclosed a previously dismissed automated speeding ticket that was not disclosed on an older, interview-free I-485 approval.

Threads to read

• Asking if a dismissed, previously undisclosed speeding ticket could affect an N-400 after an older I-485 approval without interview. r/USCIS · 12 comments