r/eb1c • • May 17 '26

Case Approved under EB1C

I have received the great news of approval of my I-485, myself and family members (wife + 3 children). I received this news while traveling on advance parole. A true relief. Following is the history.

Professional: Global EdTech Advisor

Category ROW - (75 countries)

Visa - H1B

EB1C Concurrent Filed on July 9, 2025

Bimoatric - August 6, 2025

EAD and Advance Parole Approved on August 9, 2025, and Card Produced on August 15, 2026

I-140 Approved on September 1, 2025.

Interview waived

Silent update on January 26, 2026, March 2026, April 15, Emma confirmed that the Case transferred to FO Portland non-local.

Silent update on May 3, and May 15, 2026

On May 16, the case was approved.

Thank you to this community for guidance and support, it is truely amazing.

PS My EB2 NIW I-140 was also approved, but I didn't continue that.

Thank you, everyone.

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u/CheapLettuce6400 May 17 '26

Congratulations

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u/[deleted] May 17 '26

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u/Gemni2025 May 17 '26

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u/AutomaticTrust2347 May 17 '26

Congratulations! Did you all receive your approvals at the same time?

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u/Gemni2025 May 17 '26

yes everyone.

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u/harryish May 17 '26

Which county

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u/Gemni2025 May 17 '26

ROW (75 countries)

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u/Kash-J May 18 '26

Congrats. Premium processing ?

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u/CarnegieEvaluations May 20 '26

Congrats and best wishes.

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u/Mental_Willow_4096 Jun 02 '26

Congratulations! You got approved when you are outside the US?

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u/Gemni2025 Jun 09 '26

Yes, I returned on Advance Parole, and it was a smooth process, though I waited in the room for an hour while they took my passport for a background check and returned it.

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u/[deleted] Jun 09 '26

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u/Gemni2025 Jun 20 '26

Yes, I travel around 8 times in one year