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✅ EB-3 ROW Professional Approved - Priority Date January 2024, 2-Month Processing
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✅ **Case Status: Approved**
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An EB-3 Rest of World (ROW) Professional applicant received I-485 approval in approximately 2 months after filing. The case had a priority date of January 2024 and was filed on March 20, 2026, with approval on May 16, 2026.
An EB-3 ROW Professional category applicant filed their I-485 (Form 485j) on March 20, 2026 with a priority date of January 2024. The application was approved on May 16, 2026 — roughly 2 months after receipt. The applicant reported multiple 'silent' USCIS online account status updates on May 13, May 19, and two on May 20. Biometrics activity included 3 FTA0 notices and 1 FTA1 notice during the process. No RFE was issued; the case moved straight to approval.
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This case shows EB-3 ROW Professional processing at roughly 2 months from receipt date (RD 3/20/2026 → approved 5/16/2026), which is notably fast. The multiple 'silent updates' on USCIS online accounts often precede card production or approval notices — applicants seeing similar activity patterns may be close to a decision. The FTA0/FTA1 biometrics codes are routine FBI fingerprint check statuses and are not indicators of problems. For ROW applicants with a January 2024 priority date, current visa bulletin movement suggests the category remains relatively current, contributing to the quick turnaround. Cases filed around the same period may see similar 2–3 month windows if the priority date remains current.