⏳ EB-3 Employment-Based Pending - Venezuela PD 2021-11

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- A Venezuelan national with an EB-3 adjustment of status application has been pending since April 2023, despite an approved I-140 and a current priority date. The applicant has undergone multiple biometrics appointments and background checks, with USCIS citing additional security vetting. The case also involves a prior E-2 status extension denial and a pending I-290B motion. EB-3 employment-based I-485 filed April 2023 with a November 2021 priority date that is currently current on the visa bulletin. I-140 is approved and I-485J has been filed. Despite approximately 3.5 years of waiting, no interview has been scheduled. USCIS responded to a congressional inquiry confirming the case is undergoing additional background and security checks. The case is complicated by a previous E-2 nonimmigrant status extension denial and a pending I-290B appeal, which may trigger additional eligibility review. The applicant is exploring options including a mandamus lawsuit to compel adjudication. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1xb8xq6/eb3_i485_pending_since_april_2023_venezuelan/)** *Source: Reddit EB-3 search* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*