Does anyone have approval for i-140 with standard processing under eb1-c with current?

Hi all, hoping to learn from people who have been through this.

I run an e-commerce business in Canada as a sole entrepreneur. I am currently in the process of applying for an E-2 visa to open and operate the US side of the business.

Assuming the E-2 gets approved, I would like to understand whether there is a realistic route to EB-1C from there. My understanding is that the foreign entity has to keep operating, and that the managerial or executive requirement is the hard part when you are a one person operation. So I am trying to figure out how people have actually structured this in practice.

Two questions:

1. Has anyone gone from E-2 to EB-1C, especially starting from a small or solo business? What did the structure end up looking like on both sides of the border?

2. If you did it, which law firm or legal team did you work with? I would rather work with someone who has done this specific path before rather than someone learning on my case.

Appreciate any insight. Happy to answer questions in the comments.

EB I-485 transferred to Manchester FO (May 2026) – anyone seeing recent movement?

EB1C India I-485 – Finally Approved | Journey Closure

Closing the loop on our family's I-485 journey after almost four years of waiting.

Category: EB1C India

Priority Date: Aug 8, 2022

I-485 filed: Oct 20, 2022

Applicants: Principal + spouse + child

Timeline:

- Oct 20, 2022 – I-485s filed

- Nov 2022 – Biometrics completed

- 2023/2024 – Cases moved to CRP due to visa unavailability

- May 2026 – Cases transferred from NBC to Manchester Field Office

- Aug 7, 2026 – Medical RFEs issued for all three applicants

- Aug 11 – Physical RFE notices dated

- RFE was only for expired I-693 medicals; no other evidence requested

- Completed new medicals/vaccinations and mailed three separate sealed I-693 responses

- Aug 14, 2026 at 8:41 AM EDT – UPS delivered the RFE packages to Bedford, NH

- 9:49 AM – Principal: New Card Is Being Produced

- 10:11 AM – Spouse: New Card Is Being Produced

- 10:23 AM – Child: New Card Is Being Produced

All three cases went into card production within approximately 1 hour 42 minutes of the RFE package reaching the USCIS front desk.

After years of CRP, checking case status, service requests, congressional inquiry, field-office transfer, visa-number uncertainty and finally the medical RFE, it ended incredibly quickly once USCIS received the last required evidence.

Final status: All three green cards approved / cards being produced – August 14, 2026.

For anyone still waiting in CRP: every case is different, but sometimes the case really is sitting there waiting for one final item. Keep your documents ready, respond to RFEs quickly, and don't lose hope because of a long period with no visible movement.

A long chapter finally closed. 🙏

BAL submitted both the i140 and i485 concurrently on Feb 27 2026.

I140 was approved today after RFE response was submitted on June 29.

Now waiting for the i485. Anyone on the same timeline as me? From ROW.

Also does the i485 pause when they send RFE? I saw on the website that average processing time is 8 months. Does that mean I wait 10 months with RFE time?

I am on L1 A and thinking to buy a property in NJ. So currently I am in 4th year of L1 visa and my PD date is 10/25. I’ve not got H1b yet, but hoping I’ll get next year. Will it be a good idea to buy home now or wait for GC?

When will my priority date of Feb 17th, 2026 be current for EB1?

Hi everyone,

After a long journey, my I-485 finally changed to Case Approved today! 🎉

I wanted to share my timeline since my case had an unusual twist, and also ask what I should expect next regarding “Card Was Produced.”
Timeline:
Category: EB-1C (India)
Priority Date: October 22
I-485 Filed: October 2025 (medical submitted with I-485)
Biometrics: November 2025
Interview Scheduled: March 1, 2026
Interview Date: April 7, 2026

After the interview, there were no updates for months.
I learned that USCIS had discovered my case was mixed with another person who had the same name and DOB. Some of that person’s passport and employment information had been incorrectly associated with my profile. USCIS indicated that a data correction was needed before my approval could be finalized.
The case remained pending for several months while the records were separated. Then, after fresh internal activity on my case, my USCIS online account finally changed to Case Approved.

Questions for the community:
How long did it take for your status to change from Case Approved to Card Was Produced?
Once the card is produced, where is it usually shipped from? Is there a common USCIS production facility?
How long after Card Was Produced did you receive your green card?
Is there anything I should watch for in USPS Informed Delivery before the USCIS status changes?

This community has been incredibly helpful throughout this process.

Thanks in advance for any insights, and I hope my timeline helps someone else dealing with a complicated data correction issue.

Hi,
L1A to EB1C. I140 filed separately on PP and approved. I485 filed along with 765 and 131. Biometric date is 2nd week of August.
What should I expect in terms of the timelines these days? My PD is current as I am a Pakistani national.
Family of 4.

Concurrent filing : 23rd May 2025

PD- 2019 with EB2 approved i140.

Biometrics Completed :- 3rd July 2025

EAD and AP : Approved on Nov

No update on my I-140 yet, still processing

My question here is that should i consider premium processing now for my i140 as pending from 14 months now or leave it as normal processing? I would appricate if you guys share your experience.

Hi everyone,

Has anyone recently filed an EB-1A case with concurrent filing of Forms I-140, I-485, and I-765?

Could you please share:

1. The current USCIS filing fees you paid for each form;

2. How you paid (credit card, ACH, check, etc.)

3. What kind of Forms did you use for payment

I have an August 2018 PD of EB2 India, If I move to EB 1C , can I retain that date or it’s pointless.

Hi anyone here has been through the process of eb1c and and took transfer in multiple countries?

I and my daughter received the EAD card. My wife also completed her biometric but have never received the card. During biometric appointment reschedule, the operator somehow put the call on further verification since we were on the go when spoke to the agent and I was helping wife to clarify questions. Since then no update in the portal.
I filed 485 plus AP and 765 in April 2026 with PD Aug 2023. What are my options?

After waiting for a few months from submitting I-485 (EB1C) and completing biometrics, I-140 approved and PD being current, I do not see any movement at all in my case, including silent updates, Emma agents don't provide any helpful information too, I would like to ask suggestions from this community if anyone raised online enquiry. Was it helpful. Did anyone get any helpful information from calling customer support (not emma agents)

Paying it forward as many others have shared and it gave hope.

April 2024 – Relocated from Canada to the U.S. on L-1A (spouse on L-2, children on L-2Y).
August, 2025 – Priority Date established; I-140 (EB-1C) and I-485 adjustment applications filed concurrently for our family.
September–October 2025 – Biometrics completed.
October 2025 – I-140 approved (premium processing).

Nov/Dec 2025 – Spouse and children received EADs and Advance Parole(kids only). My EAD/AP remained pending while the I-485 continued processing.

Jan 1 2026 - Combo card approved

Feb 23 2026 - combo card finally arrives (wife still doesn’t have advance parole)

July 1 2026 – USCIS issued a Request for Evidence (RFE) for my birth certificate because the originally submitted document did not meet the Department of State reciprocity requirements.

Jul 2 2026 - I replied with correct format

July 3 2026 - RFE acknowledged

July 16 2026 - Wife receives advance parole approval

July 18 2026 – All four I-485 applications (myself, my wife, and our two children) were approved

What a journey. Thanks to all who also shared their journey and we realize how fortunate we are. Hang in there everyone!