0
Case Stories
✅ EB-3 ROW Approved - AOS (Canada/Tunisia) PD 2023-08
E
· 1 views
✅ **Case Status: Approved**
---
EB-3 ROW applicant with dual chargeability (Canada primary, Tunisia secondary) received I-485 approval in approximately 81 days from filing. The case proceeded without an EAD/AP issuance and interview was waived, processed at NBC. Total process from PERM initiation to green card spanned roughly 4.5 years.
An EB-3 Rest of World (ROW) adjustment of status case was approved on May 15, 2026, just under 3 months after filing on February 24, 2026. The applicant held dual nationality, with primary chargeability to Canada rather than a retrogressed country, enabling faster processing. The PERM labor certification took 454 days and was approved October 2024. The I-140 was approved via premium processing in 10 days (December 2024). The priority date became current under Dates for Filing in February 2026 and under Final Action Dates in March 2026. AOS was filed as soon as the DFF became current. Biometrics were taken within one month of filing, followed by three silent updates before approval. No interview was required, and the case remained at the National Benefits Center throughout.
---
**[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1tfuqrb/approved_eb3_row_aos/)**
*Source: Reddit EB-3 search*
---
*This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*
This case reflects a notably fast AOS adjudication of ~81 days from filing to approval, well below the typical 8-18 month range seen in many ROW EB-3 AOS cases. Key factors: dual chargeability to Canada (a ROW country with no backlog) kept the priority date current quickly; NBC processing without field office transfer tends to be faster; and the I-140 was already approved and in a current category well before AOS filing. Applicants with similar ROW or Canada-chargeable profiles who filed AOS in early 2026 should note that processing times can vary significantly. Silent USCIS system updates are not status changes but can indicate background activity. The 454-day PERM timeline aligns with DOL processing backlogs seen for cases filed in mid-2023.