USCIS applicants wait a year for AOS and receive FTA1 notices
10 posts in the last 60 days, all from r/USCIS.
“Hi! I sent my family-based AOS package to: USCIS at: 2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067 FedEx shows it was delivered Friday, September 11, 2026, and says: “Received By: MILLUM” “Delivery Location: Dock” I still haven’t received a receipt and they…”
“Hi everyone, Looking to see if anyone has had a similar pattern recently with their I-485. I just noticed a 3rd FTAO API update on my case yesterday. The case is still currently at the National Benefits Center (NBC), and an Emma live agent recently confirmed that my interview…”
“Filed: July 24 Delivered (per tracking): July 28 It's been about 2 weeks with no receipt notice and no update. I also filed G-1450 (credit card authorization) and haven't seen any charge hit my bank account yet. Is anyone else in this boat right now? What was your timeline from…”
Applicants pursuing Adjustment of Status (AOS) are experiencing long processing times, with some waiting over a year. They report receiving 'FTA1' notifications, indicating their application is being reviewed but not yet approved, despite prior indications of approval. This delay causes uncertainty and frustration for those seeking permanent residency.
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“when filing the I-485 online they ask about the city that the beneficiary will be applying for AOS I just selected Los Angeles, CA and I didn’t specify any FO will that be an issue ? Thank you submitted by /u/Witty_Technology_510 [link] [comments]”
“PD: May 2026 Approved: September 2026 (1 week after interview) FO: Midwest Entered thru B2 visa. There was an overstay for about some few months. No work unauthorized. No criminal history. The interview went well. The interviewer was just chill, not friendly, but not scary either. They mostly focused on my visa timeline because I had three b2 visa extension. They asked us only three questions about our relationship. It lasted for approximately 30 minutes. We had an attorney for the filing of the”
“Hi! I sent my family-based AOS package to: USCIS at: 2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067 FedEx shows it was delivered Friday, September 11, 2026, and says: “Received By: MILLUM” “Delivery Location: Dock” I still haven’t received a receipt and they haven’t taken the money yet. I also contacted USCIS and they said they couldn’t locate my submission yet. Has anyone else sent a package to the Lewisville lockbox around September 11th and is still waiting? How long did it ta”
“For those who recently applied for AOS at the Lockbox in Chicago, IL. How's their process going? submitted by /u/Capable_Freedom598 [link] [comments]”
“I just filed 601 waiver after AoS interview and NOID. I needed waiver for misrepresentation. What does the timeline look like for 601 when filed with in US ? What should be my next steps if it gets rfe/noid/denied ? How should I prepare? submitted by /u/IngenuityMurky2408 [link] [comments]”
“Hi! Has anyone here recently filed concurrently (I-485, I-130, I-131, and I-765) all by mail and already received an approval? I’m just curious about everyone’s timelines and would love to hear how long the process took from filing to approval! 😊 Not necessary, but it would be especially helpful if you sent your entire package to the Chicago Lockbox. If you’re comfortable sharing, please include your filing date, biometrics, EAD/AP approval, and I-485 approval dates. Thank you so much! 🙏💙 ”
“On Aug 13th, I got my 4th FTA0 on my I-485. I also got a 2nd IAF event on my I-131 but no SU timestamp at the top. The timestamp is and has been showing early June since got I my EAD approved around that time. No SU since then! The first IAF is from when the case was filed, still showing the filing date. My wife however, did get a SU on top level of her I-131 and a second FTA0 08/11. (I have no FTA0 because my AP and EAD was filed concurrentl). But nothing on her I-485, no SU or 4th FTA0. Yester”
“• December 29, 2025: AOS package filed and received by USCIS • January 2, 2026: Receipt notices received • February 10, 2026: RFE notice received • February 21, 2026: Biometrics appointment notice received • March 12, 2026: Biometrics appointment completed • April 3, 2026: RFE response submitted • April 28, 2026: USCIS confirmed receipt of the RFE response • July 8, 2026: Interview scheduled • August 12, 2026: AOS interview completed • August 28, 2026: 🎉 AOS APPROVE D! 🥳🇺🇸 Total Timeline: Ap”
“My I485 concurrently filed on November 2025 with I765,I131(EAD/AP) based on EB3 filing date. PD: August 2014. It has been 9 months no EAD yet. I noticed a pattern that only dependents and primary applicants who doesn’t have work permit are provided with GC EAD quickly in couple months but primary applicant who has H1b or any other work permit who applied GC EAD are not getting in less than 12 months. Expedite applications are not processed even after tier2 officer approved it. Anyone feels the s”
“this might be a dumb question but i am currently awaiting aos approval. i live in san antonio tx. i already had my interview two weeks ago and they recently sent rfie for 130. anyway.. my question is the following: my daughter has a school sports tournament in laredo tx and i am wondering if i can attend or not since there’s a check point on the way back. could i come and go without any issues?? submitted by /u/Leading_Block_4538 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, Looking to see if anyone has had a similar pattern recently with their I-485. I just noticed a 3rd FTAO API update on my case yesterday. The case is still currently at the National Benefits Center (NBC), and an Emma live agent recently confirmed that my interview has been waived. Timeline: Receipt Date (RD): 04/14/2026 Biometrics: 05/04/2026 Status: Still at NBC / Interview Waived Questions: Has anyone else seen received 3rd FTAO updates and interview waiver recently? For those who”
I didn’t receive any receipt notices in the mail but it says the mail was sent a month ago on the USCIS online tracking website. So it looks like a USPS issue.…
“Filed: July 24 Delivered (per tracking): July 28 It's been about 2 weeks with no receipt notice and no update. I also filed G-1450 (credit card authorization) and haven't seen any charge hit my bank account yet. Is anyone else in this boat right now? What was your timeline from delivery to receipt notice / card charge? I know it might be too soon, but I am just curious. submitted by /u/Standard_Mammoth_269 [link] [comments]”
“Can you set it up to your account if you mailed the aos packet concurrently w the i-130 if you got a text receipt number but didn’t get the letter yet in the mail? I’ve seen some mention something bout online access to their case before they got their mail. submitted by /u/Lanky-Cattle262 [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, I mailed my AOS packet (Forms I-130, I-485, and I-765) to the Chicago Lockbox on July 20. USPS tracking shows it was delivered and picked up on July 22. I also included Form G-1145 for electronic notifications, and Form G-1450 (Credit Card Authorization) as well. As of today, I still haven’t received a text, email, receipt notice, or any indication that my packet has been accepted. Meanwhile, I saw another Redditor mention that they mailed their packet around the same time, had thei”
“Quick question for EB2- PERM filers: On the form I-485, page 8, part 3: Request for Exemption for Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of support under Section 213A of the INA, which is the correct option? 1e: None of these exemptions apply to me and I am not required by statute to submit an Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA, nor am I required to request an exemption. OR 1f: None of these exemptions apply to me and I am not requesting an exemption as l am required to submit an Affida”
“Getting married to my fiancé in a few months then starting AOS. My lawyer said we won’t speak until then but start collecting info. How have folks compiled such information? Photos, plane tickets, joint bank account letter, etc, I was just gonna make a word document with each piece of information and a little caption of content, would that be sufficient to provide a lawyer or is there a better format? submitted by /u/SkarKuso [link] [comments]”
“Did any 485 - 130 concurrent fillers with priority date became current on August got an update on the API for 485 on August 1? I got an update only at 485 while 765, 131, 130 had no API updates. submitted by /u/jorje1908 [link] [comments]”
“Any New Orleans FO buddies on here? PD 1/23/26, still waiting for everything. Discouraged but not defeated! I’m not complaining and trying to keep my head up, just wanted to see how’s everyone doing and if you got any updates? I’m not religious but I would like to share this to the people who are in the process of AOS during this trying time. "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."”
“sept 2025. I think the first update you got is for background check. I got an update like that in May.”
“Correct! What is your timeline? I submitted concurrent application on March including medical (130, 485, 765, 131). Did biometrics in April. Then may I got a random update that Uscis is processing the case (485) then at June I had an API update and then at August 1 one more API update all for 485. No api updates for 131, 765 since April. For 130 there was an update in May.”