A Reddit user recently shared their experience with the EB2 PERM process, detailing their approval timeline for the I-485 application. The user received approval on January 31, 2025, exactly six months after filing, and reported that their application remained current throughout the process.
Key Details:
- Priority Date (PD): August 2023
- Adjustment of Status (AOS) submitted: June 29, 2025
- Initial rejection due to cross chargeability issue: July 15, 2025
- Refiled AOS: July 27, 2025
- Biometrics appointment: August 11, 2025
- Case approved for primary applicant: January 31, 2026
- Spouse’s EAD approved: November 18, 2025
The user is still awaiting approval for their spouse’s application and inquired about typical timelines for derivative approvals. This case highlights the complexities and potential delays in the immigration process, particularly regarding cross chargeability issues.
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Source: r/USCIS