⏳ EB-3 ROW Pending - I-485 at Local FO After 12 Months, I-131 Partially Approved

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- EB-3 ROW couple (primary + F1 dependent) filed I-485 in July 2025 with a March 2019 priority date. EADs were approved quickly in September 2025, but I-485s remain pending after transfer to Seattle Field Office in May 2026. Primary applicant's I-131 was approved at transfer; dependent's I-131 still outstanding. EB-3 ROW primary applicant with March 2019 priority date filed I-485 concurrently with dependent spouse (F1 visa holder) in July 2025. Biometrics were completed in August 2025. Both EAD cards were approved within approximately 7 weeks of filing. The case then entered a prolonged silent period before both I-485 applications were transferred to the Seattle Field Office in May 2026, roughly 10 months after filing. At the time of transfer, the primary applicant's I-131 (Advance Parole) was approved, but the dependent's I-131 remains pending. No I-485 interview or decision has been issued as of the one-year filing anniversary. The dependent had to wait 90 days after re-entering the US on F1 status before being eligible to file I-485. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1uz38d0/today_has_been_a_year_since_we_filed/)** *Source: Reddit EB-3 search* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*