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⏳ EB-3 Other Workers pending - Nepal PD 2023-11
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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Nepal-born EB-3 applicant filed I-485 concurrently with I-765 after priority date became current in March 2026. Package was delivered to Chicago Lockbox on March 16, 2026, but no receipt notice, payment processing, or USCIS acknowledgment has occurred after more than 15 business days. USCIS confirmed the case is not yet on file and directed the applicant to email the lockbox support address.
EB-3 Nepal applicant with an approved I-140 and priority date of November 30, 2023 filed I-485 and I-765 concurrently when the priority date became current in March 2026. The package was delivered to the Chicago Lockbox on March 16, 2026. After more than 15 days passed with no receipt notice, no payment cashed, and no email or text notification, the applicant contacted USCIS. USCIS confirmed the case was not showing on file and advised emailing lockboxsupport@uscis.dhs.gov. The lockbox support auto-reply indicated responses may take up to 30 business days.
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*This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*
Chicago Lockbox intake delays of 3–6+ weeks have been widely reported for employment-based I-485 filings in early 2026, particularly for March concurrent filings when visa numbers became current for several retrogressed countries. A 15-day window without a receipt is not yet cause for concern — most applicants in this cohort report receipt notices arriving 3–8 weeks after delivery. The lockbox email is the correct escalation path; a ServiceRequest via myUSCIS becomes available at the 30-business-day mark. EAD/AP combo card processing typically begins after the receipt notice is issued and currently averages 4–8 weeks under the 180-day EAD rule.