USCIS Processing Time Update June 2026: Mass I-485 & I-765 Status Changes Reported

A significant number of immigration applicants took to Reddit on June 16, 2026, to report receiving unexpected case status updates on their pending I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence) and I-765 (Employment Authorization Document) applications simultaneously. The thread quickly gained traction as users compared notes on the nature and timing of these updates. According to early reports in the thread, the mass updates appear to be selectively affecting applicants from a subset of countries — specifically the 39 nations listed on an official USCIS page. This geographic filtering suggests the updates may be tied to a policy-driven processing initiative rather than a routine system refresh. For EB-3 applicants, mass I-485 updates can be significant signals of movement in the adjudication queue — either reflecting new interview scheduling, biometrics requests, requests for evidence (RFEs), or approvals. Simultaneous I-765 updates often accompany I-485 activity since Employment Authorization Documents are commonly filed concurrently. Applicants who have not yet seen updates are advised to monitor their USCIS online accounts closely and ensure their contact information and attorney details are current. Mass update waves can sometimes precede larger processing surges, particularly when new visa numbers become available ahead of a fiscal quarter.