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⏳ EB-3 Unskilled (Other Workers) Long Pending - ROW PD Dec 2022
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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An EB-3 Other Workers (unskilled) applicant from the Rest of World (ROW) category filed I-485 in January 2023, completed biometrics in April 2023, but has received no updates for over 3 years. The case remains stuck with no interview, RFE, or transfer notice since December 2023.
An EB-3 Other Workers applicant with a December 2022 priority date filed their I-485 adjustment of status on January 30, 2023. Biometrics were completed on April 5, 2023. Since then, the case has been completely silent — no interview scheduled, no RFE issued, no transfer notice, and no status change since December 26, 2023. The applicant is now exploring options including congressional inquiry and is asking about typical approval timelines after the visa bulletin becomes current for EB-3 unskilled ROW cases.
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EB-3 Other Workers (unskilled) cases are historically among the slowest-processing employment-based categories due to high demand and limited visa numbers. A case stuck at biometrics with no movement for 3+ years is not uncommon for this category. Congressional inquiries (via senator or representative) can sometimes prompt USCIS to review a stalled case — this is a legitimate and often effective step after extended inactivity. Cases in the ROW EB-3 unskilled queue frequently experience lengthy background check holds. Even after a priority date becomes current, adjudication can take 12–24+ additional months. Checking the USCIS online case status and submitting a case inquiry at the 180-day mark after filing is also an option under the Mandamus lawsuit threshold.