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✅ I-485 Adjustment of Status Approved - Central America PD 2025-02

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✅ **Case Status: Approved** --- A US citizen filed a concurrent I-130/I-485/I-693 package for his Central American spouse who entered under the CBP One program in December 2023. After approximately 13 months of waiting, the case was approved same-day at a Washington DC field office interview on March 20, 2026. The couple self-prepared all documents without an attorney. A US citizen petitioner filed a concurrent I-130, I-485, and I-693 package via certified mail to the Chicago lockbox on February 26, 2025, on behalf of his spouse who had entered the US under the CBP One parole program in December 2023. The couple married in early 2025 before filing. All documents were self-prepared without legal counsel. USCIS acknowledged receipt on March 12, 2025. The case remained in 'reviewing' status for approximately 11 months before an interview notice was issued on February 13, 2026, scheduling an appointment at the Washington DC field office for March 20, 2026. At the interview, the couple waited roughly 4 hours in the waiting room before being seen. Officers separated the couple and conducted independent questioning. During the interview, a documentation error was identified: the petitioner had entered the beneficiary's email address on the I-130 instead of his own. The officer noted this was the type of error that typically causes delays or problems, but chose to overlook it given that all other documents were in order. Approval was issued the same day as the interview, with a Green Card production notice arriving within 10 minutes of the couple returning home. Total time from mailing to approval: approximately 12 months and 22 days. Timeline: - Feb 26, 2025: Concurrent I-130/I-485/I-693 sent via certified mail - Mar 12, 2025: Receipt confirmed by USCIS - Feb 13, 2026: Interview notice received - Mar 20, 2026: Interview held + same-day approval + Green Card production initiated --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1s4ex18/approved_warning_long_read_timeline_at_end/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*

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rachel_milwaukee9d ago

This case reflects a processing window of approximately 11-13 months from receipt to interview for concurrent I-130/I-485 filings at the Washington DC field office, with a CBP One entry basis. Same-day approvals at interview are reported with increasing frequency when all documents are in order, though they are not guaranteed. Cases with CBP One parole entries filed in early 2025 appear to be reaching the interview stage in Q1 2026 at some field offices. A notable pattern here: even a clear data entry error (wrong email on the I-130) did not result in an RFE or denial when the rest of the packet was well-organized — officer discretion played a role. DIY filers should be aware that small clerical errors in petitioner fields can trigger additional scrutiny or delays, even if ultimately forgiven. For cases filed concurrently at the same approximate time with similar entry categories, current wait times to interview appear to be in the 11-12 month range at DC, though this varies significantly by field office.

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