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EB-2 NIW (ROW) – I-485 Approved! Principal & Spouse 🎉

Finally approved! My spouse and I received our I-485 approvals! Our two dependent children are still waiting.

Timeline:

• Category: EB-2 NIW (ROW)
• Previous status: B visa
• PD: September 6, 2024
• I-140 approved: September 2024
• I-485 filed: May 1 (me), May 15 (spouse), 2026
• Biometrics: June 12, 2026
• Field Office: San Fernando Valley (principal)
• Interview waived
• Both approved: October 2026

Processing time: About 5 months.

Hoping our children's approvals come soon! Good luck to everyone still waiting! 🍀

Hi everyone,
My EB-2 NIW I-485 case has been assigned to the San Bernardino Field Office according to Emma. I filed on May 1, 2026, and biometrics have been completed. I would appreciate hearing from anyone whose employment-based case was handled by the San Bernardino FO.
How long after transfer or assignment did you receive approval?
Was your interview waived?
How was your overall experience with this field office?
Is the office generally considered fast or heavily backlogged?
Thank you for sharing your timelines and experiences.