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⏳ EB-3 Employment-Based I-485 Transfer to Field Office After Interview Waiver - Pending
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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An EB-3 employment-based I-485 applicant had their interview waived after biometrics but was notified by a USCIS live agent that the case was transferred to the Minneapolis Field Office. The applicant is seeking clarity on whether field office transfers after interview waivers are normal and what processing timelines to expect.
An EB-3 employment-based I-485 applicant completed biometrics in early June 2026. Upon contacting USCIS via live agent, they were informed that the interview was waived, yet the case was simultaneously transferred to the Minneapolis Field Office. The applicant is questioning whether this dual status — interview waived but transferred to a field office — is standard procedure, and is seeking community experiences regarding Minneapolis Field Office EB-3 processing times and whether interviews can still be scheduled after a waiver determination.
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Field office transfers after interview waivers are not uncommon in EB employment-based cases. USCIS sometimes routes waived-interview cases to local field offices for final adjudication rather than keeping them at the national benefits center. This does not necessarily mean an interview will be scheduled — the transfer can simply be an administrative routing for final review and approval. Minneapolis Field Office processing times for EB I-485 cases have historically varied; applicants in similar situations have reported approvals without interviews ranging from 1 to 6 months post-transfer. The interview waiver status generally holds unless USCIS identifies a specific issue requiring in-person review. Cases with clean backgrounds and straightforward employer sponsorship tend to move faster at field offices.