⏳ EB-3 Skilled Worker Pending - ROW (Canadian Cross-Chargeability) PD 2019-03

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- EB-3 Skilled Worker ROW applicant with dependent, using Canadian cross-chargeability, filed I-485 in July 2025 after a ~6-year priority date wait. The case was transferred to Seattle Field Office, received an RFIE in August 2026 requiring updated employment docs and marriage evidence, and as of September 2026 the I-485j was approved but the main I-485 remains in final review. EB-3 Skilled Worker ROW category applicant with one dependent, utilizing Canadian cross-chargeability to access a less backlogged visa queue. Priority date of March 2019; I-485 filed July 2025. EADs for both approved September 2025. Case transferred to Seattle Field Office in May 2026, where the principal's Advance Parole was also approved. In August 2026, an RFIE was issued requesting: an updated employment letter, three months of recent paystubs, a certified English-translated birth certificate for the principal, and proof of bona fide marriage for the dependent. Response was submitted by attorneys on September 3, 2026. Both portals updated to 'RFE received' status by September 21, 2026. On the same date, the principal's I-485j (underlying immigrant petition component) was approved. The main I-485 adjustment of status remains in final review pending a decision. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/greencard/comments/1wnghh4/was_so_hoping_for_an_approval_after_24hrs_like_so/)** *Source: Reddit EB-3 search* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*