⏳ EB-3 I-485 Pending - NBC Transfer After Field Office Review

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- An EB-3 applicant filed I-485 in April 2026, was transferred to Chicago Field Office in June 2026, then moved back to NBC (National Benefits Center). The priority date is not yet current, with the applicant estimating approximately 2 months until becoming current. I-485 filed April 2026 under EB-3 category. Case transferred to Chicago Field Office on June 17, 2026. Case subsequently returned to NBC (National Benefits Center). Priority date is not yet current as of posting. Applicant estimates priority date will become current within approximately 2 months. Question centers on whether the NBC return indicates the case has been reviewed and is waiting for visa availability, or if no meaningful review has occurred and the case must go back to a field office once the priority date becomes current. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1wbzwv6/eb3_moved_back_to_nbc_and_priority_date_is_not/)** *Source: Reddit EB-3 search* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*