⏳ EB-3 ROW I-485 Pending - I-485J Approved with Silent Updates

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- A ROW applicant adjusting from STEM OPT filed I-485 in late February with an approved I-140 and current priority date. The I-485J was approved on 7/16 with subsequent silent updates on I-485, but the main I-485 remains pending. The applicant is out of EAD and awaiting final adjudication. ROW applicant (75-country category) with approved I-140 and current priority date filed I-485, I-485J, I-765, and I-131 in late February. Case milestones: RFIE for birth certificate mid-March, biometrics mid-March, silent updates April 1st, case transferred to non-local field office April 29th. FTA flags appeared in early May. EAD expedite request under company hardship was denied; congressional inquiry submitted but unanswered. Interview was waived per USCIS Emma confirmations. On July 16, I-485J was approved and marked closed:true, followed by a silent update on I-485 one hour later. Additional silent updates on I-485 occurred July 17 morning and afternoon. Main I-485 approval has not yet been issued. Applicant is out of employment authorization and awaiting resolution. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1v1m8ol/i485j_approved_and_a_few_silent_updates_on_i485/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*