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Hi everyone,

I purchased an iPhone 18 Pro Max (Glacier) on September 27, 2026, for $1,380.19 and traded in my iPhone 11 Pro Max for $140.

I later returned the new iPhone. Apple refunded me $1,240.19, but I'm confused because my original invoice and credit card shows that I was charged $1,380.19 for the new phone.

To clarify:

• Original charge for the new iPhone: $1,380.19
• Trade-in value for my iPhone 11 Pro Max: $140 (received separately)
• Refund after returning the new iPhone: $1,240.19
• Difference between the original charge and the refund: $140

I have contacted Apple Support multiple times, and they keep asking me to wait 24–48 hours. I'm still trying to understand why $140 difference has not been issued.

Has anyone returned an iPhone purchased with a trade-in and experienced the same refund breakdown? I belive I should be receiveing the full $1,380.19 refund for the returned phone, or $140 for the trade in. What should i do ? I went to apple store as well and they donot handle these situation. I had returned the phone and traded the phone in store.

I'd appreciate advice from anyone who has dealt with this situation.

Thank you!

Heard that there has not been approvals for NIW I485. Is it true ? Can anyone confirm of they have received approvals after September 1,2026 ?

I have submitted my application for I485 April 27 and Case is still at NBC with few silent updates on 8/6 and 8/26.

Sharing my timeline to compare with other April filers:
I-485 Receipt Date: April 27, 2026
Biometrics: June 4, 2026
Silent Update: June 4, 2026 — after biometrics
Silent Update: June 5, 2026
New Silent Update: August 6, 2026 — on both my I-485 and my derivative spouse’s case
Current status: No formal status change after the August 6 silent update
Has anyone with a similar April 2026 filing timeline received an approval, RFE, interview notice, or other update after a silent/officer-touch update?
If you have, please share your timeline. It would be really helpful to compare cases. 🙏

IOE093661XXXX Block – April 2026 I-485 Filers, Any Updates?

Hi everyone,

I wanted to check in with others in the IOE093661XXXX receipt block (especially April 2026 employment-based filers) to compare timelines and see how your cases are moving.

Here's my timeline:

• Category: EB-2 NIW (ROW)
• PD: February 5, 2025 (I-140 filed)
• I-140: Approved
• Derivative: Yes (spouse)
• I-485 RD: April 27, 2026
• Biometrics: June 4, 2026
• Two FTA0 updates: June 4, 2026 (same day after biometrics)
• Silent update: June 5, 2026
• Current status: "USCIS Is Currently Processing the Case"
• Location: National Benefits Center (NBC)

I spoke with Emma, and my case is still at NBC. There has been no interview scheduled or requested, no RFE, and no transfer so far.

Has anyone in the IOE093661XXXX block received an approval, transfer to a field office, interview waiver, EAD/AP approval, or any recent movement?

If you're in the same block, please share:

• Receipt Date (RD)
• EB category (EB-2 NIW/EB-2/EB-3)
• Country of chargeability
• NBC or Field Office
• Any silent updates, transfer, EAD/AP approval, interview waiver, or I-485 approval

It would be great to compare timelines and understand how this block is progressing. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I just found out through Emma that my I-485 file has officially been transferred from the NBC to the Boston Field Office.

For those who had their cases sent to the Boston Field Office (especially EB-2 NIW or other employment-based categories with a Current priority date), how many days did it take from the transfer date to get your final approval?

Here is my current timeline for reference:

• Priority Date: Feb 5, 2025 (Current)
• I-485/I-765/I-131 Filed: April 27, 2026
• Biometrics Completed: June 4, 2026
• Transferred to Field Office: Around mid-June 2026 (According to Emma)
• Derivative Case: Still showing at NBC for now.

Trying to gauge how fast Boston is moving right now. After how many days did you see a silent updates or approval ?Thanks in advance!

EB-2 NIW (ROW) I-485 Timeline

Priority Date: Feb 5, 2025
I-485 / I-765 / I-131 Filed: Apr 27, 2026
Receipt Block: IOE0936
Service Center: National Benefits Center (Lee’s Summit, MO)
Biometrics: Jun 4, 2026

Current Status: Case is being actively processed at NBC. No update after biometrics yet.

Looking to connect with others from April 2026 EB-2 NIW filings. Has anyone received EAD approval or any movement after biometrics?