ADMIN MOD. To those who added a dependent on their DS260, how was the interview process? What did they ask and all? USEM interview possibly next year (March). I-140 is approved within 2 weeks. I am changing from F1 to EB3. Ready to be scheduled for interview: Feb 6, 2020. Fingerprints taken. I had my I-485 interview with my spouse, and it went well. I got the interview notice for EB3. Current Status: CRP Case Approved/Card delivered to me by the post. 4/22/2022. If you are outside the U. We are Congratulations man. Applied in October 2020 when my priority date became current (already had a valid H-1B at the time). Go to immigration. 6/02/2021:Biometrics. Haven't heard anything yet. Case transferred to NBC on 3/24/2022. Apr 8 2021 - PWD filed + ~ layoff 6 month PERM blackout started. Thank you! A friend just filed in January and he only waited 1,5 month. Case was Approved: Aug 06, 2020. , ask about each other's DOB, date of marriage, and names of the in-laws). Post any questions you have, there are lots of redditors with admissions knowledge waiting to help. Application sent to NBC, and my local office was Tampa Florida. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. February 4, 2022, we mailed your new card for your Form I-485. It also relies on uncompensated contributors to keep its numerous communities populated. I do not know what to expect. I-485 (General) Hi guys i got Anyone have experience attending an interview at the Omaha Field Office for an employment-based green card application? I will be attending mine in two days. EB-3 only allows adjustment from valid nonimmigrant status. Consult a lawyer before you proceed. Will update when approved/status changes. EB3 - Timeline. Interview I 485 EB3. Just questions related to the I-485 (like: name, DOB, parent’s names, all the yes/no questions about past activities). The numbers after "EB" indicate the preference, meaning EB-3 is third preference, meaning they're lower on the food chain than EB-1 and EB-2, and those get priority. Case transferred to National Benefits Center, Lee's Summit MO. As far as I know, you can’t apply to EB3 from pending asylum. g. As you can see, I-485 was submitted in Texas On December 23, 2020, together with I-140, I-765, and I-131 . I believe SRC indicates the Texas USCIS! EB3 Professional category :) SRC is the first 3 letters of my receipt number and indicates which USCIS office my case was filed to based on where you live. Good luck. Oct 15 2021 - PWD issued, ~ PERM blackout ended. Thanks for answering. Receipt date for Medicals: July 14, 2020. Any EB3 Foreign Nurse whose interview for 485 was waived recently ? If the interview is waived, is the visa screen requirement also waived ? Thank… A place to discuss US and Worldwide immigration news, politics, visas, green cards, raids, deportations, etc. reReddit: Top posts Today we finally had our green cards approved, Primary, spouse & 2 dependants! PD - 01/19/2020 RD - 02/25/2021 Bios - 06/10/2021 Transfer to NBC - 03/24/2022 November 4, 2021 N400 application accepted. Priority Date: June 5,2022 Documentarily Qualified: July 2023. You need to prepare with lawyer and have a strategy before you submit. U. My wife is having the process via me as my spouse. I believe SRC indicates the Texas USCIS! 1. u/InfiniteAnimal9808. Card and approval notice delivered by USPS. I-140 & I-485 (AOS) My husband and I got our interview notices. So as soon as GC interview was scheduled, I took appt. Welcome to /r/DisneyCollegeProgram! This subreddit was made so that you can say whatever you want about the program. But that is so fast,almost too fast. Nebraska and Texas are slow centers in my experience. r/USCIS. Date of filling I-485: August 2022. I-485 Receipt date: Oct 11, 2019. June 28, 2021 We scheduled an interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Biometrics: Nov 12, 2019. It will help us a great deal. The forms for me and my family were filed in October 2020 and the first numbers of my case are MSC21906*****. Hope the EB3 went well and your GC get approved. I’m pretty sure 3rd means EB3 skilled and other workers means EB3 unskilled. 5th August 2021: Green card approved. May 25, 2022 Interview scheduled at Santa Ana FO. I guess it was enough to waive for the interview. EB-2 NIW. Thank you. Filing included medical exam. The way employment-based GCs work is the total number of immigrant visas per year is split between each EB category. And it may take 3-4 months for a file to get to NVC from USCIS. I’ve been called for a 2nd interview (NY office) in relation to my EB3 Visa. When the Corona pandemic was raging, USCIS waived interviews in many cases to protect employees, but approved petitions without an interview. Additionally, any advice found here IS NOT legal advice. 11/30/2020 – received notice of applications from USCIS. (EB3 based) I-140 & I-485 (AOS) Yesterday I got the notification that my combo card was approved. Some require that you've worked for them for 6 months, 2 years, etc PERM processing times are currently around 11 months. I submitted every documents that my lawyer team asked. I-140 & I-485 (AOS) Dec 2021 filer here EB3-3. Has anyone had a recent eb3 interview, have you received an update yet? Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. I received my EAD in March and got my case transferred from TSC to NBC in April 27. My question is after the I-140 approval, but the Visa bulletin is not current then will I able still get an EAD card if the I-485 stuck in pending cause the Visa not current, or I cannot. Luckily, I had them with me already. EB3 ROW PD: March 2023. • 5 yr. GC Category: EB3 Receipt Date: Oct 2020 Country: ROW Status: I131/485/initial 765 filed - Oct 2020 Transferred to TSC - Feb 2021 Bio Done - March 2021 USCIS Mistake on i765 resubmit on - March 2021 I131 Approved - July 2021 I140 Approved - August 2021 I765 Approved - Dec 2021 Radio silence since then case still shows "interview was scheduled" after interview done for eb3 unskilled I-140 & I-485 (AOS) Hi, I got the interview on August 4th 2022 last week and then because of the retrogression, I was informed by the IO that my priority date which is 9/21/2020 was not current and I need to wait. Pending asylum does not qualify, unless you are still maintaining a valid, unexpired pre-asylum status. 6/02/2021:Fingerprints Were Taken. Passed citizenship test/interview but decision could not be made. Sort by: johnpa88. We are actually bummed about this. Finally, my green card was issued. Eb3. Biometrics reused. Compared to I-485 which is presently $1,225 but there is no separate green card issuance fee. The EB-3 process typically takes 1 - 2 years, consisting of four components: prevailing wage determination for your job, labor certification, immigrant petition and visa/status application. Perm has been approved for a while. We are so happy! But it got me thinking, why would they do that just three days before interview? Hi! We just got engaged and plans to get married by next month. Opinions on agencies. Please consult an attorney for advice tailored to your Anyone here under EB3 na recently nainterview sa US embassy Manila? I just want to track kung anong dates na pnprocess nila. USCIS might eventually waive the interview. r/immigration. Interview AOS - EB3. If not, check whether your current employer whether they will retract the I140. I-485 Case stays at NBC for about 20 months. 1. If you don’t fall into one of the aforementioned categories you’re just unlucky. Just wondering how is the overall experience and what type of questions they ask. At the end he told me I would receive an answer at the end of the week and it’s been 5 months still no answer and like I said I applied in December 2020 so **A community dedicated to discussing alien life. Prevailing wage determination - 6 months Hiring process - 3 months PERM filing - 6 months I140 premium processing - 2 weeks I485 - 12 to 18 months. Members Online • Pretty_Sea_3170. I have a couple questions regarding the current timeline and whether my current lawyer and HR are working in a timely manner. The best place on Reddit for admissions advice. Petition filing fee is presently $700. Missed EB3 US Visa Interview. Members Online • Laprikon. Why do you think they might want to interview us when almost all EB based AOS are having the interview waived? We filed in March 2021. June 29, 2022. I just got my fingerprints appointment today after filing 485/765/131/140 a little more than a month ago. jadelpt. EB cases in their vast majority have the interview waived. I-485 denied before the interview. EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card Approved! 😭. /r/immigration is protesting Reddit's API changes. So if any body is on asylum those dont status you mean I'm waiting court hearing can I apply foe EB my employer wants to sponsor is there any way to apply!!!! I beg to differ. Wow, so after your friend had his i140 approved, he got an interview and approval within Found the Financial Analyst. The same applies for EB3 vs EB2. I raised a SR for outside of normal processing time for the I-485. Once you have your green card it cannot be revoked if you switch employers. Sharing my timeline in case it's useful to anyone: Nov 2019 : PERM initiated. Hi everyone! Do any one has an experience with EB3 interview? Could you share with information, please? How was it? What kind of questions they are asking? I am grateful for any answers. He is the main applicant (EB3) and I’m the beneficiary. ** *"Reddit relies on volunteer moderators to keep the platform welcoming and free of objectionable material. Eb3 interview at Los Angeles FO I-140 & I-485 (AOS) Hi, I’m about to have an EB GC interview is mostly a formality. I didnt get any interview schedule yet but got EAD card physically on Aug 10, and had a message "new card is being produced" for I-485 2days later. Vegan_Astro. Quick background: I’m an indonesian citizen who live in Canada and is working for a US based company. Nathsparkles • 1 yr. I-485 (General) I had my interview today and everything went smooth. Told me that a supervisor would need to sign off on my application due to past arrests. Now, it is my turn to share my experience with you all. Check out the sidebar for intro guides. We got our medical from NBC and after that my case was updated to the case remaining pending status. The information here was very helpful. You can actually do what is in your best interests. Those times aren't published. Phew! Hi everyone, I have my eb3 professional interview in Irving, TX service center in few weeks. If they don’t, you should get a new employer and port the I485 with supplement J. Are they bringing it back? ADMIN MOD. This subreddit is not affiliated with U. I'm seeing lots of ppl got waived the interview with F-1visa. So for example, your priority date is 01 NOV 21, if it’s skilled, you have a chance of getting your green Here's my timeline: Aug 2019: Priority date. Presuming the priority dates move in real-time, your approximate timeline is: June - December 2025: Green card approved. Second interview was focused on my arrests record they asked me the circumstances of each case and the results and at the end he asked me why I wanted to be a citizen and that’s it. Please share your interview experiences for eb3 professional category. My case is an eb3 as well and looks just like yours. The officer even checked for available visas, but due to retrogression, she couldn't issue one. My husband also got approved. PD: August 2021. Do note that unused visa numbers may "fall Jan 1, 2023 · EB-3 Interview Outside the U. 4 3. I've been using Trackkit and checking USCIS documentation on stats for when to expect both my interview and actual green card in hand. Jun 21 to Sep 24 2021 - Recruitment. Any advice really appreciate. Hello! I've recently got my Green Card, and happy to share detailed timeline if it can help anyone. Since EB1 requires much higher skills than EB2, for example, the queue for EB1 is small, which makes the EB1 visa easier to get than EB2, EB3, and EB4. This subreddit is for asking questions or discussing current issues regarding immigrating to Canada. My EB3 ROW case finally changed to “New card is being produced” today! Here’s my timeline. The Canadian Immigration Subreddit. Reddit is not a substitute for a real lawyer. An EB-2 visa requires an employer sponsor, and you're unlikely to qualify for NIW (self sponsorship). Average wait time for an interview at a consulate is at least 6 months if not a year or more. • 4 mo. EB3 I-485 approved! My form I-485 has been approved yesterday! I’ve been checking posts in this group everyday and lost all hopes. I got my interview waved and received approval on my green card on May 28 2022, but still waiting for my two dependents, spouse and daughter. I was under the impression that USCIS was waiving interviews for employment based. 11/03/2021 : Case Was Approved. I do have an education but eb3 unskilled seems pretty straight forward, you get an unskilled position work there for at least a year then you are free to work wherever you want. Unfortunately hindi na raw pwede mag resched and hintayin na lang daw na Hey, I have some updates for you. , your interview will be conducted at the U. Once we send my spouse medical to NBC both of our cases updated to the case is ready to be scheduled for an interview. I-140 & I-485 (AOS) So i have my View community ranking In the Top 20% of largest communities on Reddit EMBASSY INTERVIEW TIMELINE EB3 VISA Does anyone know how long will it take NVC to schedule embassy appointment for EB3 visa in Muscat, Oman ? Thank you. Applicants with interviews have in most cases dependents or a very long/complex immigration case. Interview waived. You will print the confirmation page and the receipt of your DS-260 and take them along when going for your interview. For the PWD, PERM and I140 everything comes from the company. I-140 upgraded to premium processing: 15 February, 2024. February 7, 2022, Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service. February 9, 2021 - Biometrics Taken and Applied. I-485 APPROVED! (9 months after filing) 4/25/2022. Filed I-485, I-140, I-131, I-765, I-693 concurrently (Nebraska) on the 16th December 2021. Unfortunately I will be denied by supervisor by words of the officer: “in this FO, we can’t process AOS over asylum seekers. she has been living in the US now since 2015 (with an H1B). EB3 based. April 7, 2021 - I-485 approved ️. Hi guys, anyone here have his interview waived on an EB3 European principal with South American wife dependent waived? I am married since 5 years…. Spoke with lawyer he said it was strange but can happen, he said more than likely an error (maybe lost a document, application is sitting on someone’s desk or need me to confirm something in the application). Last I checked my application was at NBC. No application can be rescinded because it’s already approved. EB3 Philippines FO: San Francisco PD: Jun 27, 2018 - Current for Aug 2020 I-140 Approved: Mar, 2019 I-485, I-765, I-131, Medicals submitted - July 2019 EAD Approved: Oct 2019 AP Approved: Oct 2019 RFE Received: Nov 2019 RFE Response: Dec 2019 RTS: March 15, 2020 Interview Cancelled Status: March 27, 2020 EB3 - India I-485 Approved. Anyone here na naka experience na hindi nakapunta sa scheduled visa interview? May 10 supposedly yung interview pero meron hindi nasend na documents yung employer kaya inadvise ako na huwag muna pumunta sa interview and ireschedule na lang. I'm of both Canadian chargeability and nationality, and am filing as EB3. 10/27/2020 – filed concurrent I-485/I-131/I-765. Timeline: Work. June 17, 2021 We are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status I'm about to (within the week) concurrently submit my I-140 Premium and I-485. My salary were same and did my tax returns. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. As part of your application process, you will need to file and submit a DS-260 application. The costs can easily add up to $20,000+, including legal, recruitment and application fees. We both received the “REQUEST FOR APPLICANT TO APPEAR FOR INITIAL INTERVIEW” notice. I know a lot of people here have been waiting more than I have but I'd like to share my experience to help people still going through this process and maybe offer some advice. The National Visa Center is the US office responsible for preparing preparing documents and scheduling interviews at local Consulates or Embassies. Attorney fees will be the same since it’s the same amount of work: approx $10,000 start to finish. EAD received: Jan 02, 2020. Reddit . Visa fee is $345 plus another $220 for the green card issuance fee. I recently got scheduled for my EB3 interview. ROW (Rest of the world) - priority date Current . Interview Canceled: April, 2020. EB3 ROW - Approved! Timeline: Work. I didn't change my job, or residental address. May 2022: PERM Audited (Missing minor job experience description) August 18, 2022: PERM Certified. Thank you! 5/14/2021:Biometrics appointment letter received. ADMIN MOD Eb3-interview cancelled and notice ordered . And even then they are lying about their processing time or they are misrepresenting the number with a tiny The Reddit Law School Admissions Forum. Hi guys! We were waiting that our I485 is approved but we got interview letter. January 13, 2022, We received your RFE response for Form I-485. The NVC/Consulate step ensures that you are admissible to the US as an immigrant via the interview and supporting documents. Combo card approved three days before interview. Thank you in Interview waived! EB3 PH Timeline | NBC (FO: San Fernando Valley) October 12, 2020 - Case Received. Before receiving your green card, you obtained an approved i485, or an approved i765, you can work for any US employer. BUT, my priority date is August 5, 2022. NVC processing times are VERY VERY TINY FRACTION of CONSULAR PROCESSING TIME. I called them and the agent told me that if I didn't receive I-140 and I-485 concurrent filing received by USCIS: 18 December, 2023 | Nebraska Service Center (LIN) Visa bulletin 12/23 for EB3 ROW at time of filing: 1 February, 2023 using the “Dates for Filing” table. EB3 Interview questions I-140 & I-485 (AOS) I just receive an interview notice from my local FO, and I will attend the interview by the end of this month, Anyone knows what questions they usually ask for the eb3 interview and the experience? S. I originally filed to TSC and transfered it to the NBC. Service Center: NBC Local FO: Chicago Case processed by: Detroit (medical RFE) It took 5 months for USCIS to approve the case after they received my response to the medical RFE. EB3 ROW - finally! Woo! Timeline: Work. Citizenship and Immigration Services or the Federal Government of the United States. After filing i485 (eb3) and i765 concurrently, I had a couple of days where my F1 cpt did not cover the work period, I had immediately stopped working when I was aware of that, but still, I was at work for 2 days when I was not supposed to. EB-3. 3/1/2022. Timeline so far: Jan 23: PWD filed June 23: PWD issued Aug 2023: Job posted Oct 2023: Job taken down Dec 2023: email from When you check the visa bulletin, there are 3rd and other workers for employment based. EB3 ROW PD October 29, 2019. Interviewer was nice. So, preparation takes 2-3 months. SnooPets6677. Hello, I am EB3 other worker category. I knew the one they had was expired. No idea, I have seen many EB3 people in NBC getting approval in 100-300 days as well. Wow! My timeline is almost exactly the same. EB3 Approved! Timeline: Work. She mentioned our case would transfer to the NBC, and when our priority date becomes current, the NBC will make the final adjudication. After Prevailing wage is certified, the employer goes through recruitment which takes 2-3 months (job posting, cooldown time, evaluating applications etc). April 2022: Concurrently submit I-140 Premium and I-485 to USCIS. consulate in the country. In practice, employers do not sponsor for the EB-2 permanent visa, they sponsor temporary visas and only begin the EB-2 sponsorship after you begin working for them. Form I-140, Approval Date: June 12, 2020 (Premium Processing Service) Adjustment of Status: EB-3 Green Card Received! : r/immigration. November 9, 2022: I-140 Filed (Regular Filing) with priority date of October 18, 2021. So grateful to finally be able to change jobs and visit family back home in Canada. Field Office: This is still my big Hi everyone, I’m new to this thread and relatively new to the process of Employment-based visa. The lack of notice from Reddit, exorbitant pricing and terrible official apps are unacceptable. That's good news, you now have a basis upon which to get a green card that's the hard step. Here is the timeline: 7/24/2021 - New Card Is Being Produced. I-130 & I-485 (AOS) July 15, 2021 Case Was Denied. Saw some people got it. For example if there are visa numbers left in EB-1 after every applicant got a visa, EB-2 applicants can receive those leftover spots. Coming across reddit now and I see a lot of people being scheduled for interviews. Pre-conditions: H1B ~3 years used. Disclaimer: Please note the information provided by our members is not (and should not) be interpreted as legal advice. Following. ago. I did my initial interview back in September of 2023. I-140 & I-485 (AOS) Today i received RFE notice from my i140,i already submitted my medical fingerprints etc done, also got my EAD card on hand too but getting scared my i140 wont be approved, why do u think the reason why they sent an RFE for my i140, NEBRASKA SERVICE CENTER. I-140 approved (premium) EB-3. Checked my case status out of desperation during a stressful day at work, immediately burst into tears. reReddit: Top posts of April 2, 2022. Now, as I read along in the group here, 90% of all questions Green card Approved (EB3)With no interview! Pleasantly Surprised! Praise God 🙌🏿 Reddit . GC Category: EB3 Country: South Korea Receipt date: 1/14/2021 Received my combo card on September 2021 Status: Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken on May 2021 ** I got a notification mail that says my gc interview is scheduled today (3/10) last week. Can't file I-140 without the perm approval. Online tracker never showed they received the update. If you have a dependent spouse, they may want to question a bit to see you guys are genuine couples (e. EB3 with Embassy Interview Date. The National Visa Center (NVC) subreddit is for those whose petitions have been approved by USCIS and are now undergoing consular processing. I already spoke to one, if I understood it correctly if the case is still with USCIS (not in the court), it’s possible. You cannot apply for this on your own. I already have my US Embassy Manila interview date which is on May 12, 2023. EB3 (ROW) I-485 Approved (no interview)! Finally, I can write this post, I waited for my dependents (spouse and two kids) to be approved as well. I-140 was approved through the premium process in October 2021 . I also have my medical exam appointment. Final action date is 01 DEC 21 for 3rd and 01 AUG 20 for other workers. 28th Oct 2020: Receipt date. Any insights and advice much appreciated, thank you. Just want some guidance. Add a Comment. Employment-Based Immigration - Third Preference EB3 (Rest of the World) PERM, Priority Date: June 28, 2019. However, my lawyer said a couple of months. I assume you're EB-3 ROW. You should expect two years for it to get processed, even if you have a sponsor and the sponsor is able to prove there isn’t any American or . Country: ROW. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE WAS SENT-i140 EB3. My Priority Date has been Current since December 2023. How to prepare? What kind of questions could be? Thank you 🙏. I am little bit concerned about it. EB3-India category. EB3 Interview (on F1 status) I-485 (General) I have an upcoming interview for EB3 for me and my dependent. Also we got our EAD with Advance Parole (Combo Card for 5 years). This is the various stages involved in the EB3 process and the average time. 9/23/2021:I-485J receipt received (Fees Were Waived) 11/01/2021:New Card Is Being Produced. Members Online • Street-Survey-4847 . I have been quietly reading the posts shared by people in this forum. Just make sure you review the I-485 form contents and memorize important dates and things. Congrats again, it must feel good after all these years (especially with the pandemic) Updated I-697 form - They admitted they should've reminded me to bring updated medicals. February 2, 2022, We ordered your new card. EB-3 can also receive those if there's no one I-485 Interview for EB3. EB3 interview waivers. ADMIN MOD Employment based interview. and got updated medicals done and I carried that with me to the interview. DOF became current for NOV 23 bulletin I-140 Premium upgrade submitted: 10/11/2023 I-140 Premium approved: 10/12/2023. Biometrics taken on 26th January 2022. 29th March 2021: Biometrics. Field office Miami, FL. February 22, 2021 - I-765 and I-131 approved. I read on a couple of posts that it could be immediate or within that same week or month. US EB-3 (ROW) Timeline: October 18, 2021: PERM Filed. Late 2021, forget exact date. Archived post. I haven't submitted my medical exam yet, I hope that it doesn't delay my case. Eb-3 requires PERM, i-140, and the immigrant visa processing. Thosrich. So close I received no email from the embassy that my interview is cancelled/postponed. I am the primary and my husband is the dependent. February 25, 2021 - EAD Combo Card Received. Current means you don’t have to wait for the quota to start the immigrant visa processing. How long after the interview do you usually have an update on the status of your case. Depends on the specific consulate and the NVC. RFE for Medicals: May 19, 2020 Took almost two months to get the medicals done (latent TB). February 9, 2022, Card delivered. A place to discuss US and Worldwide immigration news, politics, visas, green cards, raids, deportations, etc. February 3, 2022 Case Was Approved. S. Refreshed my Case Tracker app and got the approval message for my I-485 for EB3-ROW!! PWD: 10/2021 - 04/2022 PERM: 8/2022 - 5/2023 I-140 Regular Standalone due to retrogression: 6/2023. You can look for roommates, talk about your experience in the program, give tips and hints for the interview, talk about your job in the park, and to find the answers to any questions that you might have! Well, my wife is in the green card process for an EB3 green card (skilled worker). Changed from CRP to “Fingerprints applied to your case,” to “We ordered your new card,” to “Case approved” in the same day for EB3 - Question after the PERM process. Hi everyone! A huge thank you to this community! I just received my GC several days ago, so I want to share the timeline, and hope this would help you guys! EB3 - ROW (Got approval after 6 months filling I-485/ I-765/ I131 without Interview and RFEs) Case Number: MSC21910xxxxx. 11/03/2021 : Card Was Delivered. I-140 approved around 21st December 2021. Hey, My PERM got submitted in Jan 2024, and with the processing right now, hoping to the PERM approve by Feb 2024. The latest cutoff for EB-3 ROW is 01 Dec 2021 (backlog: 1 year 10 months) as of the November 2023 visa bulletin. January 19, 2021 - Biometrics Scheduled and Cancelled due to Inauguration. EDIT: Case was approved February 1st. yn vz uo hb wv tt zv oi au hp