I-485 timeline after administrative closure / termination of removal proceedings? (Interview approved I-130 1 year ago)
Hi everyone,
I’m looking to see if anyone has been in a similar boat or has experience with this specific timeline.
Here is my background:
Marriage-based green card interview: Exactly 1 year ago. My I-130 was approved the same day.
The complication: USCIS administratively closed my I-485 because they didn't have jurisdiction at the time due to active removal proceedings in immigration court.
Current status: My immigration court case is now completely terminated/closed, and USCIS has officially reopened my I-485 case.
For those who went through removal proceedings and had their cases transferred back to USCIS after termination:
How long did it take for USCIS to finally approve your I-485 after reopening?
Any insights or recent timelines would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Posted Aug 31, 2026, 2:22 AM UTC