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⏳ EB-3 Skilled Worker Pending - India PD 2013-12
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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An India EB-3 applicant with a December 2013 priority date had their I-485 transferred from a non-local field office back to the NBC with interview waived. Two silent case updates were received on 5/12 and 5/22, suggesting background adjudication activity.
An EB-3 India applicant with a priority date of December 26, 2013 reports their I-485 was transferred back to the National Benefits Center (NBC) from a non-local field office. The interview was waived, indicating the case was deemed suitable for administrative processing without an in-person interview. Two 'silent' system updates were noted on May 12 and May 22, 2026, with no accompanying notice or action letter. The case appears to be in active adjudication at the NBC.
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Transfer back to NBC after a non-local field office assignment, combined with interview waiver, is a recognized pattern that often precedes final adjudication. Silent updates (system touches with no associated notice) frequently indicate background checks, name checks, or queue movements. India EB-3 cases with 2013 priority dates are now within or near the current cut-off window as of mid-2026. Two updates within 10 days can signal that the case is being actively worked. Similar cases have reported approval notices arriving within 2–8 weeks of this transfer pattern, though timelines vary significantly based on visa number availability and adjudicator workload.