Are concurrent I-485 filings still being accepted at all service centers?

Yes. As of early 2026, USCIS accepts concurrent I-485 filings with I-526E petitions at all service centers, provided a visa number is immediately available. This means the applicant's priority date must be current on the visa bulletin at the time of I-485 filing.

For set-aside categories (Rural, HUA, Infrastructure), visa numbers have remained current since the RIA took effect, so concurrent filing is available. For the unreserved category, concurrent filing is available only when the relevant visa bulletin chart (Final Action Dates or Dates for Filing) permits it for the applicant's country of chargeability.

USCIS has not issued any guidance restricting concurrent filing geographically or by service center. However, the I-526E and I-485 should be filed together or in close sequence to the same service center to avoid processing complications.