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⏳ EB-3 ROW Pending - I-485 Biometrics Delayed Beyond 6 Weeks
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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An EB-3 ROW applicant filed I-485 based on filing date before cutoff closure, but has not received a biometrics appointment notice after 45+ days. Only a receipt notice was issued 2 days after submission, with no further updates online or by mail.
An EB-3 ROW applicant submitted an I-485 adjustment of status application based on the filing date chart before it was closed (priority date not yet current). After receiving a receipt notice within 2 days, no further correspondence or updates have been received after 45+ days — exceeding the commonly cited 2-6 week window for biometrics scheduling. A coworker in the same EB-3 ROW category who filed in the prior year received biometrics scheduling in under 2 weeks, suggesting possible current processing backlogs at USCIS biometrics centers.
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*Source: Reddit EB-3 search*
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Biometrics scheduling delays beyond 6 weeks have been increasingly reported in 2025-2026, likely reflecting USCIS staffing and appointment capacity fluctuations. Applicants in this situation should monitor their USCIS online account and check ASC (Application Support Center) capacity in their area. If no biometrics notice arrives by 90 days, contacting USCIS via the online inquiry tool or an InfoPass-equivalent appointment may be warranted. This delay does not necessarily indicate a problem with the case itself — receipt issuance confirms the petition was accepted.