u/Comfortable-Dance-23

3 Silent Updates today - no 3rd FTA0 or any other relevant code, any ideas?

PD: Feb 2025
RD: 3/30
Biometrics: 4/20
Silent Updates: 4/29, 7/10, 8/6, 8/19 (x3 SU) only main applicant, nothing for derivative (8/6 last update).

No 3rd FTA0 or any important code generated. Any idea if this at least gives some hope? API still shows NBC.

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u/Comfortable-Dance-23 — 15 hours ago

$2,421 to reseal front timing cover on a 2020 Chevy Malibu

I have a 2020 1.5T Chevy Malibu (112k miles) that developed an engine oil leak. The shop says they confirmed the leak is coming from the front timing cover, and that oil is actively dripping onto the alternator.

They're recommending replacing/resealing the front timing cover, and the estimate is $2,421. Unfortunately, I can't afford a $2,400 repair right now, so I'm trying to figure out my best option.

Labor
Remove & Replace Front Engine Front Cover Gasket 1.5l
Part Qty
International Inc., FIPG Gray 150G Engine Oil Pan Gasket 1

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u/Comfortable-Dance-23 — 15 days ago

2013 Honda Civic LX – Exhaust separated. Shop quoted $830 for a complete cat-back replacement. Is this reasonable, or should I get a second opinion?

Based on these pictures, does the whole system really need to be replaced, or could this be repaired with a weld or partial replacement? Is the quote reasonable?

u/Comfortable-Dance-23 — 1 month ago

I485- anyone else not getting silent updates?

Just need to vent a little bit, I can’t be the only one feeling left out.

RD 3/30
Bio 4/20

Silent Update 1 - 4/29 (mass silent update, biometrics resubmission)
Radio silence after that

PD Feb 2025
ROW, not part of 75 list. Case still at NBC

I know it can take many months and it’s still “early” after biometrics, but I keep seeing posts of everyone getting at least silent updates, even later PDs than me. I’m tired of checking my API every day and not seeing any updates.

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u/Comfortable-Dance-23 — 3 months ago
▲ 5 r/EB2NIW_I485_AOS+1 crossposts

I-485: Main applicant EAD approved first (~15 days after biometrics) – spouse no movement yet

Sharing my timeline and had a couple questions:

Main applicant (me):

  • PD: Feb 2025
  • RD: late March 2026
  • Biometrics: April 20
  • EAD Silent updates: May 2, 5, 7
  • I-765 approved: May 8
  • Card production: May 13

No update at all on I-131 → looks like EAD-only (no combo)

I-485:

  • Biometrics (FTA0): April 20
  • Silent update April 29
  • Emma says interview waived, still at NBC

Spouse (derivative):

  • Same RD + biometrics
  • Only FTA0 on April 20
  • I-485 silent update April 29. No movement at all on EAD/AP (not even silent updates)

Question:

  1. I always thought derivatives get EAD first, anyone seen main approved first and spouse still completely stuck?

P.S ROW, not part of the 75 countries.

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u/Comfortable-Dance-23 — 3 months ago