✅ EB-3 Skilled Worker Approved - Australia (E-3) PD 2023-07

✅ **Case Status: Approved** --- An Australian national on E-3 nonimmigrant status received I-485 approval at the Los Angeles Field Office approximately 5 months after filing. EAD/Advance Parole was never issued prior to the I-485 approval, and the interview was waived. Applicant filed I-485 in February 2026 with a priority date of July 2023. Biometrics were completed in March 2026, after which the case was transferred to the Los Angeles Field Office (IOE 09357) in April 2026. The interview was waived. Notably, EAD and Advance Parole were never approved during the pendency of the adjustment. Key system events included a third FTA0 update in June 2026 reflecting the biometrics event date, I-485J closure on July 28, a silent update on July 29, and H008 events followed by the approval document appearing on July 30, 2026. Total processing time from receipt to approval was approximately 5 months and 11 days. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1vbfdq7/finally_my_turn_eb3_approved_la_fo/)** *Source: Reddit EB-3 search* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*