I-485 - Case was transferred to a new jurisdiction

[shiva_82]

It's possible that they pick both concurrently. I applied for I-140 on 1/15/2021 at Nebraska & I-485 on 5/27 at California & later my 485 was also transferred to Nebraska on 6/14.

Good to know.. My timeline is almost exactly same as yours. I140 filed in Nebraska on 01/20 and 485 filed on 05/24 in National Benefits center and then 485 got transferred to Nebraska on 06/11.

[rmath]

Good to know.. My timeline is almost exactly same as yours. I140 filed in Nebraska on 01/20 and 485 filed on 05/24 in National Benefits center and then 485 got transferred to Nebraska on 06/11.

Yeah, so it looks like you will hear from them this week. Let's see. Good thing is, things are progressing.

[rln8316]

Does anybody know how transferred cases timelines will be calculated?
From the actual date of receiving the application at the first center or from the date when it was transferred?

[shiva_82]

Does anybody know how transferred cases timelines will be calculated?
From the actual date of receiving the application at the first center or from the date when it was transferred?

No idea. If I should guess, I'd say original filing will be used for all calculations so you should be able to file an out of processing time request based on the original filing date.

[rln8316]

No idea. If I should guess, I'd say original filing will be used for all calculations so you should be able to file an out of processing time request based on the original filing date.

Well.. i m not in out of processing range yet. As of today, receipt of case inquiry is May 6, 2020 and prior.
Also confused if we would continue to have same receipt number or different receipt number starting with LIN...

[shiva_82]

Well.. i m not in out of processing range yet. As of today, receipt of case inquiry is May 6, 2020 and prior.
Also confused if we would continue to have same receipt number or different receipt number starting with LIN...

Receipt number won't change. You will continue to have the same one and that's the number which will go on your GC card as well. Which is why I'm guessing the processing time won't be reset even if the case is transferred. The processing time you see in the website is the worst case scenario when all applications are expected to have been processed. Most 485 applications even him Dec 2020 has been processed. I've also seen people even in employment based category so filed as recent as Jul 2021 got their GCs. So, if your 140 or 130 is approved, you should expect your case to be picked up soon...

[twisted-pixel]

I'm somewhat skeptical of the guy who says he got his GC in less than 6 months. I'm in the EB1-C category too, and my case hasn't even been updated in 6 months!

[shiva_82]

I'm somewhat skeptical of the guy who says he got his GC in less than 6 months. I'm in the EB1-C category too, and my case hasn't even been updated in 6 months!

I can understand your frustration. USCIS is quite unpredictable. I'm still waiting for my I140 approval. I have a genuine case of EB1C. I'm a senior manager for 15+ years now and I've worked across India, US, UK and Europe. I am part of a huge corporation as well so why is my I140 still pending while many people who applied after me got their approval beats me. I guess we just have to take it in our stride and just wait for our turn, hoping for the best. I really wish you get your GC soon.

The frustrating part for me is that, I didn't even get my EAD AP until a week back. There was a death in my immediate family and I couldn't go. I know many people try to expedite their cases for no reason or even worse, not real reasons and they get their cards, and people like us are in the receiving end. Anyways. It doesn't make sense for the frustration to get to us. Hope for the best. Good luck to you.

[rln8316]

I sort of agree with timelines of 6 months. I read in different forum where a person who has PD of nov 2020 and I485 submitted in Aug 2021 got GC approved by now. Most of these approvals are happening from NBC. In my case, the case numbers immediately ahead and below are approved where as mine was transferred to NSC. As far as i know, they are bit slow in processing the cases.

[shiva_82]

I sort of agree with timelines of 6 months. I read in different forum where a person who has PD of nov 2020 and I485 submitted in Aug 2021 got GC approved by now. Most of these approvals are happening from NBC. In my case, the case numbers immediately ahead and below are approved where as mine was transferred to NSC. As far as i know, they are bit slow in processing the cases.

Yeah. That's unfortunate because our cases were filed in NBC but then was either moved to LIN or SRC due to our I140s being there.

[shiva_82]

I sort of agree with timelines of 6 months. I read in different forum where a person who has PD of nov 2020 and I485 submitted in Aug 2021 got GC approved by now. Most of these approvals are happening from NBC. In my case, the case numbers immediately ahead and below are approved where as mine was transferred to NSC. As far as i know, they are bit slow in processing the cases.

In the case that you saw, they had filed the I140 in Nov but had waited to file 485 until after I140 approval. I've seen some people do that to avoid the wait times in the service centers. May be that's the right approach than filing concurrently

[twisted-pixel]

My I-140 was approved in September 2020. As you say it’s just frustrating because it all seems so totally random.

[Priyapandian]

am on the similar boat too on eb1c
my 140 - 7/27/2021 - case received state
485 - received date 10/18 to NBC
notice date - 12/20 - case transferred to Nebraska.
131 and 765 still in NBC.

I think since my 140 is pending my 485 is transferred to nsc. No updates after that. Indeed my 765 was rejected stating incorrect fee. My attorney is refilling it as they told there is no fee for 765 since it’s filed with 485. Also told me that the 485 will not affect due to 765 rejection as it’s just an advantage only.

how long shld I wait to get my bio notice from Nebraska for 485? This creates so much anxiety and information will be helpful to prepare self on the wait period.

[shiva_82]

am on the similar boat too on eb1c
my 140 - 7/27/2021 - case received state
485 - received date 10/18 to NBC
notice date - 12/20 - case transferred to Nebraska.
131 and 765 still in NBC.

I think since my 140 is pending my 485 is transferred to nsc. No updates after that. Indeed my 765 was rejected stating incorrect fee. My attorney is refilling it as they told there is no fee for 765 since it’s filed with 485. Also told me that the 485 will not affect due to 765 rejection as it’s just an advantage only.

how long shld I wait to get my bio notice from Nebraska for 485? This creates so much anxiety and information will be helpful to prepare self on the wait period.

May be my timeline will help give you some perspective on the processing time. I filed my i140 in Jan this year and i'm still waiting for a response. Though some cases was processed in 6-8 months, typical wait time for I140 seems to be 8-12 months.

My AOS was submitted in May. I completed my biometrics in Sep. Got my combo card a couple of weeks back.

Based on updates shared in this forum, you can expect updates around the below timelines

1. Biometrics appointment around Mar'22 - Apr'22
2. I 140 approval around May'22 - Jun'22
3. Receive combo card around Jun'22 - Jul'22
4. Receive your 693 RFE around Oct'22-Nov'22
5. If you have already submitted your medical with AOS, you might get your GC around Nov'22-Dec'22.

Please note that the above is just my guess based on the updates I've seen in this forum and my own experience. USCIS processing is totally unpredictable though so can't associate a confidence level with the above guestimate.

[Priyapandian]

shiva_82 Thanks. This is very helpful and thanks for sharing ur perspective and possible predictable dates. Will keep a watch on my case and also this thread for details. Will also keep posted as my case progresses.