⏳ EB-4 SIJS I-485 Pending - USA PD 2024-08

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- Applicant with an approved SIJS I-360 had their I-485 filed concurrently by their attorney before the priority date was current. USCIS accepted the application, conducted biometrics, approved an EAD under C09, and the I-485 has remained pending for approximately 2 years without denial. The applicant is now researching options as their priority date has become current. An I-485 was filed concurrently with an I-360 (SIJS-based, EB-4) by an attorney, despite the priority date not being current at the time of filing. USCIS accepted the I-485 filing without rejection, scheduled and completed biometrics, and subsequently approved an I-765 (EAD) under category C09 in just 12 days — resulting in a 5-year work authorization. The I-360 was later approved. The I-485 has remained in pending status for roughly 2 years. The applicant is now current under the EB-4 visa bulletin and is weighing options: retain the pending I-485, withdraw and refile, or file a second I-485 while the first is still pending. Key concern is preserving continuous C09 work authorization. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1wtgkad/why_hasnt_my_i485_been_denied_yet/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*