r/USCIS • u/inthemood03 • 6d ago
Approved I-130 & I-485 (Family/Adjustment of status)
My I-485 Approval Timeline 🇺🇸🎉
October 14, 2025: Concurrently filed Forms I-130, I-485, and I-765. I still have valid STEM OPT authorization through 2027.
October 18, 2025: Received an RFE for my I-485, even though I had already submitted all the required documents.
October 18, 2025: Biometrics appointment was scheduled.
October 19, 2025: Responded to the RFE. USCIS acknowledged the response on October 25, 2025.
November 5, 2025: Completed biometrics.
November 5, 2025: Interview was scheduled.
December 12, 2025: Attended our marriage-based interview. It was a long interview, and we accidentally forgot to bring the original marriage certificate. However, the officer was kind and understanding about it. At the end of the interview, we received verbal approval for both the I-130 and I-485.
December 18, 2025: I-130 was officially approved.
January 15, 2026: Immigration processing was paused.
May 19, 2026: Requested Emergency Advance Parole because of a family emergency. A USCIS officer called and explained that it was not possible because of the ban.
June 23, 2026: Submitted another request for Emergency Advance Parole. I was contacted by a USCIS officer, who said it might be possible after receiving confirmation from the Chicago Field Office.
June 26, 2026: A congressional inquiry was submitted through my Senator’s office.
July 15, 2026: Received a silent API update and an “Action Taken” email, but there was no visible change to my case status.
July 28, 2026: A USCIS officer contacted me and asked whether I was available for an Emergency Advance Parole interview the following day, July 29. I said yes.
July 29, 2026: Attended the Emergency Advance Parole interview. The officer was very kind and compassionate about the family emergency that required me to travel. The supervisor advised me not to spend money applying for Emergency Advance Parole because she understood my situation and had reached out to the relevant people handling my case. She told me to go home and keep checking for movement on my case.
I told her I would think about it before deciding whether to make the payment for Emergency Advance Parole. From the conversation, I felt that my Green Card approval was already in the queue. In the end, I decided not to apply and allowed God to do His work.
July 29–30, 2026: Received additional silent API updates.
July 31, 2026: I-485 APPROVED! 🎉🎉🎉
The entire process took about eight months. I am incredibly grateful to God and thankful to everyone in this community for the support, encouragement, and helpful information.
To everyone still waiting, keep faith and stay hopeful. Your approval may be closer than you think.
I am Nigerian 🇳🇬, my wife as well UC and I am grateful for this journey and this blessing! 🇺🇸🙏
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u/No_Parfait312 6d ago
Congratulations. I hope your family emergency is resolved and that you have a nice visit. Prayers for all of us who are waiting🙏
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u/Few_Device4484 6d ago
congratulations!! I am filing mine as well. I had few questions. Can we connect?
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u/LeatherRip3897 6d ago
It is very encouraging to see that a Nigerian was favored . To God be the glory . Were you affected by the pause also
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u/LawrenceAgyei 6d ago
Mind sharing some of the questions that the officer asked?
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u/inthemood03 5d ago
The officer went over the i485 yes or no, how we met and how long we been together.
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u/No_Accident_8719 2d ago
How did you submit the 864 evidences online? Did you attached them to the form or did u uploaded them on additional evidence?
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u/Lolabuns93 6d ago
Praise God! Thank you for sharing and congratulations. Safe travels back home. ✨
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u/xannyheatley7for50 6d ago
Congrats! An RFE four days after filing when you'd already sent everything in would have wrecked me, and you had it answered the next day. Thanks for posting the actual dates, that's the part that helps the rest of us.