⏳ EB-3 I-485 Pending 9+ Months with Silent Updates - Columbus FO

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- An EB-3 applicant filed I-485 in October 2025 after priority date became current, completed biometrics and received EAD, but experienced case transfer to Columbus Field Office followed by multiple silent updates with no resolution after 9 months. The case exceeded USCIS's published 8.5-month processing benchmark without an RFE or interview notice. An EB-3 applicant filed I-485 in late October 2025 when their priority date became current. Biometrics were completed in November 2025, EAD was approved in December 2025. In March 2026, the case was transferred to the Columbus, OH Field Office. Silent updates occurred on April 28, 2026 and June 11, 2026, but no RFE or interview notice was issued. As of the post date, the case had been pending for approximately 9 months, surpassing USCIS's published 8.5-month processing time for EB-3 I-485 cases. No adverse action has been taken. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1v914dz/eb3_i485_pending_for_9_months_is_this_normal/)** *Source: Reddit EB-3 search* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*