u/Effective_Champion69

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EB2-NIW I-485 Approved!

I left more than 100 “Congratulations!” comments for fellow friends here. Finally, our time has come. With the confusion from the memo, we couldn’t fully celebrate but thankfully here we are. I do hope your wishes come true as well. 

Details

  • I-140 PD: August 2024
  • Became current in Jan 2026.
  • I-485/I-765 RD: January 20
  • Biometrics: February 27
  • Silent Updates: 
    • March 6, March 18, April 29,
    • Derivative’s EAD approved on April 17, primary’s EAD was never approved.
    • May 16 3rd FTA0 Event
    • May 20 another silent update
    • May 21 Approval, 
    • May 27 Card was produced
    • June 1 Card in hand

More Details:

  • I am the derivative on F-1, my wife was the primary applicant on F-2. Both ROW
  • She is a program manager specialized in AI/Automation
  • We worked with a small law firm for I-140, DIY’ed the AOS.
  • We adjusted status from F-1 and F-2. 
  • It was a tough ride, many moments with despair.. Glad it's over.
  • Good luck everyone!
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u/Effective_Champion69 — 7 days ago