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EB-2 NIW (ROW) – I-485 Approved today!

Timeline:

Category: EB-2 NIW (ROW)

Previous status: H1b visa

PD: Nov 2024

I-485 filed RD: Mar 20 2026

Biometrics: April 24 2026

EAD Approved and recieved: June 2026

Location: El Paso non-local FO

Interview: Waived

Approved: October 11 2026

Dependent also Approved on same day

Card produced: TBD

Card Delivered: TBD

It has been 14 years for me from f1 visa to H1b to multiple PERM EB2 / 3 starts, to finally taking control of things myself through NIW.

Wishing everyone who’s still waiting the best of luck!