Is it normal that I130 status hasn't changed after finger printing?

[Sean Annie 0]

Receipt notice for I130 & I485 dated 2/28/23, biometric appointment was on 5/5/23.

After finger printing, I485 status changed to "actively reviewing" as of the appointment date. 

I130 is still showing "Case Was Received And A Receipt Notice Was Sent"

No movement on I765 since 5/5/2023.

 

While looking through posts in this forum, some people had their I130 status changed to "actively reviewing" after finger printing. I am start getting nervous since my status still shows receipt date. I know it's been only 6 months since I filed the application and I need to be patient but I'm seeing people from the same field office getting GC less than 5 months and I765 approved in 2 months. I am concerned if my case is stuck somewhere and unattended. Is there anything I can do to expedite the process? At least hoping I765 gets approved soon to start a job...

 

Edited August 23, 2023 by Sean Annie

[JohnnyForeigner 35]

In my case - no update on I-130 when I-485 showed update for biometrics. It only got updated when interview was scheduled. 

[OldUser 6,650]

Yes, it's normal. You can have message "Actively reviewing" for months without anything actually happening. Or you may be switched from "Case was received" to some other status skipping other statuses. Status does not always represent accurately what's really happening to your case behind the scenes.

Edited August 23, 2023 by OldUser

[Chancy 6,241]

On 8/22/2023 at 7:57 PM, Sean Annie said:

Is there anything I can do to expedite the process? At least hoping I765 gets approved soon to start a job...

 

Unlikely that you'll be able to expedite the I-130/I-485 processing.  As for the I-765, get an actual job offer in writing and use that to request an expedite.  While there's no guarantee that it will be approved, many VJ members reported success in getting their EAD expedited that way.

 

[Sean Annie 0]

I was casually checking status today and the status has changed!

Both I130 and I485 status says "as of August 26, 2023, we are actively reviewing..."

I guess it's a good sign? Would this mean that the officer actually started looking at our case?

[JohnnyForeigner 35]

2 hours ago, Sean Annie said:

I was casually checking status today and the status has changed!

Both I130 and I485 status says "as of August 26, 2023, we are actively reviewing..."

I guess it's a good sign? Would this mean that the officer actually started looking at our case?

I think the USCIS definition of "actively" is not what you might think it is.

 

But joking aside, it is a step in the right direction.

[Sean Annie 0]

I went into uscis my account and found something interesting. I485 status changed twice today… maybe they finally looked at my case, first thought something was missing but then realized everything is there? Anyway this is an evidence that my case was “touched” so I guess it’s a good thing.