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⏳ EB-3 Skilled ROW Pending I-485 - ROW PD March 2019
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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An EB-3 Skilled Worker (Rest of World) principal applicant with one dependent filed I-485 in July 2025 after a Priority Date of March 2019. The case was transferred to a local field office in May 2026 and as of early August 2026 both applicants are awaiting final I-485 approval with all interim benefits already granted.
EB-3 Skilled Worker, Rest of World, principal plus one dependent. Priority Date March 2019, I-485 filed July 2025. Biometrics completed August 2025. Both EADs approved September 2025 (approximately 2 months after filing). Case transferred to Seattle Field Office in May 2026, roughly 10 months after filing. Principal applicant Advance Parole approved at time of field office transfer (May 2026). FTAO (file transferred and awaiting officer) notice issued July 1, 2026 for principal I-485 along with a silent touch on dependent I-485. Dependent AP approved July 21, 2026 followed by another silent touch July 22, 2026. Zero RFEs throughout the process. Final I-485 approval for both applicants anticipated in August 2026.
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