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⏳ EB-2 PERM ROW Derivative Spouse Interview Queue After Primary Approval - ROW PD Nov 2025
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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An EB-2 PERM ROW concurrent filer had their primary applicant and child I-485 approved in April 2026, but the derivative spouse was unexpectedly placed in an interview queue with no explanation. The case was transferred to a local field office following a congressional inquiry, and the outcome remains pending as of May 2026.
EB-2 PERM ROW concurrent filing submitted November 2025 for a family of three (primary + spouse + child). Biometrics completed December 2025. Primary applicant's interview was waived; primary and child I-485 approved April 15, 2026. Spouse EAD/AP combo card was approved March 2026. However, after primary approval, USCIS agents confirmed the derivative spouse I-485 was placed in an interview queue with no timeframe or reason given. No RFE was issued. A congressional inquiry was filed, after which the case was transferred to a local field office. As of May 5, 2026, a backend API update was noted. The couple has a 10-year marriage with strong supporting documentation including joint tax returns, children, and long-term visa dependency.
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Derivative spouse interview queuing after primary approval is an uncommon but documented pattern, particularly in cases routed to local field offices following congressional inquiries. Transfer to a local FO does not always result in an interview — cases are sometimes re-reviewed and approved administratively. Historical data points suggest local FO transfer-to-resolution timelines range from 4 to 16 weeks depending on office workload. The congressional inquiry likely accelerated the transfer but may not eliminate the interview requirement. Proactively uploading bona fide marriage evidence through the USCIS portal before an interview notice is generally considered low-risk and can demonstrate good faith, though it does not guarantee waiver. Cases with clean records and strong co-habitation evidence tend to resolve favorably even when interviews occur.