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I filed I-140 and I-485 together last March under the employment-based second preference, and I-140 was approved on December 19 of that year. However, I-485 — for which I was also fingerprinted back in March — is still showing no progress. When can I expect it to be approved? And what does USCIS focus on at the I-485 stage?
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If your I-140 (employment-based petition) has been approved and your I-485 (green card application) is still pending, USCIS focuses its review primarily on matters that could affect green card issuance — such as any prior unlawful presence, unauthorized employment, or the circumstances of your entry into the U.S.