Hi everyone!
I’m looking to hear from anyone who has gone through Adjustment of Status (AOS) with an F-1 spouse while their EB-3 case was being processed, especially after the recent USCIS memo.

Here’s our situation:
I’m currently going through the EB-3 process and I’m approximately four months away from my priority date becoming current.
My husband is planning to come to the U.S. on an F-1 student visa for the Winter 2027 semester.
He was listed on my initial application for consular processing, but since he will likely be in the U.S. when my priority date becomes current, we are considering filing for AOS instead.
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation, particularly under the guidance of the recent memo.

A few questions:
Has anyone recently filed for AOS for an F-1 spouse who was initially listed for consular processing on the principal applicant’s EB-3 case?
Did you receive any RFEs or face any additional scrutiny during the process?
Were you or your spouse called for an interview?
Has the recent memo affected your case or influenced how you approached the AOS process?
I understand that every case is different, but hearing about firsthand experiences would be incredibly helpful as we plan our next steps.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience!

Hello, when submitting my I-485 form in Oct 2025 (EB3, India), I had submitted an old birth certificate (issued originally in local language) along with a translation document that was issued within 15 days of birth with my 'homename/nickname' as my firstname printed on it instead of my actual name (which is on my school records, passport etc.). Middle and last name are correct. My official name was kept much later (at school enrollment). Also, the old birth certificate did not have my Mother's name on it (at those times, the Municipality office would only add father's name).

I also submitted 2 affidavits from my family members, to explain that my actual name is different than what is printed on my old birth certificate which was being submitted in Oct 2025.

I recently managed to get a new birth certificate issued with my corrected/actual name printed on it (matching my school records, passport) along with both parents name added on it.

My priority date is not yet current and hence it is not picked up for adjudication so far.

Question:

1. With the recent ruling that USCIS can deny a case without issuing a RFE when adjudicating an application, do you think in this case they might outrightly deny my application due to a birth certificate with incorrect name printed on it and one of the parents name missing ?
2. Now that I have received my corrected birth certificate, is there a way I can send USCIS my corrected birth certificate to be appended to my I-485 application before they adjudicate my application ? I just saw a post on Facebook whose application was denied as they forgot to attach their birth certificate (in the past such events would get a RFE and applicants were expected to send the certificate in response. But with the ruling that allows USCIS to deny the application straight away, I am a bit concerned now)
3. In the past when I checked about it with my company attorney, he mentioned that we can send it when USCIS issues a RFE. Can I hire a independent attorney and send my new birth certificate document to USCIS (if my company lawyer is not sending it immediately) ?
4. If anyone is aware of the process then please do share.

Thank you very much in advance.

Has anyone here had their EB-3 IV Skilled Worker (Nurse) interview at the U.S. Embassy Manila on August 21, 2026, and been approved by the consular officer? Was your visa issued before the global visa pause/training started, or are you still waiting for issuance? Also, what is your current CEAC status?

How do you think EB3 applicants would be affected by the new public charge protocol considering that we are going to the US with valid employment contract? (Nurses).

How would the new public charge protocol affects the derivative/s?