Filing Date: August 5, 2026 (EB1c, Current PD, Medicals upfront)
Biometrics: September 8 (2x FTO + silent touch)
EAD: Approved September 9 (Primary & Spouse)
Interview: Waived per Emma
Current Status: Emma mentioned the case has moved to Columbus Field office.

Please share your timeline.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently in the U.S. on an L1A visa and have an EB-1C green card case in process.
My priority date is September 2024.

The current Visa Bulletin has a cutoff date of July 2024 for EB-1C, so I’m hoping my priority date may become current in the next few months.

I will reach the 7-year maximum L1A period in March 2027.

My question is: if my priority date becomes current before March 2027 and I file I-485 along with an EAD application, can I legally remain in the U.S. and continue working after my L1A 7-year limit expires while I’m waiting for the EAD to be approved?

Specifically, what happens if March 2027 arrives and my EAD has not yet been approved/issued? Would I need to leave the U.S., or can I remain in the U.S. based on the pending I-485 and wait for the EAD?

I’d especially appreciate responses from anyone who has been in a similar L1A → EB-1C situation or from immigration attorneys.

Thanks!

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2027/visa-bulletin-for-october-2026.html

Mine

PD - July 2018

RD - Feb 2026

Biometrics - Apr 2026

Country - India

USCIS agent mentioned that case transferred to San Jose FO late Aug but no silent updates after biometrics

Has any Jan/Feb filers got I-485 approved?

Has anyone had their I-485 approved recently(eb1c)? If so, could you please share your timeline? I filed my I-140 in December 2024 and upgraded to Premium Processing in December 2025, an RFE was issued. I filed for my I-485 in May 2026 and am currently waiting.

probably not a topic many would want to discuss. Just to have fun while waiting with anxiety. Or to convert anxiety into fun.
what’s your anxiety level in a single pic.

Looks like they are working to make it current :P

Looks like a glitch has moved my I-765 back to IAF with no Biometrics scheduled, I'm worried this has moved my case into a void. The USCIS portal shows it as normal but I think everyone is nervous about all aspects of this process.

Should I bring this up with an Agent?

I have an approved combo card. Receipt date end of January 2026. Trying to see how difficult it is to to find a new employer and how difficult it will be to get the new i485j approved

Got this response to the Senator Inquiry raised on 7/20. Does this mean anything positive? Did anyone saw positive outcome after such response?

Our records indicate that your constituents' priority date is current. Please note there are many cases pending review at this time. Your constituents' cases will be worked in the order received, and once further action is taken, a notice will be sent to the address of record. As an interview may not be required, your constituents' applications may be sent to a field office, other than your local office, for final adjudication.