I-130 before/after/concurrent with I-485

[bmore56 0]

So I noticed the I-130 has an area to enter your SSN and Alien registration number.

 

My wife entered on a Tourist Visa and we are now completing the documents. Should we file the I-485 (to get the Alien Registration Number) and EAD (which is needed to get the SSN) FIRST, then fill out the I-130?

 

I thought we could send them both together, but it looks like we need the NOA number to complete the I-130,

 

Can anyone offer some insight? Thanks

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

Concurrently.

[bmore56 0]

Just now, Ben&Zian said:

Concurrently.

So... Just leave her SSN and Alien registration number blank?

[Cadence 20]

The I-485 means nothing unless there is an immigrant petition (such as I-130 for a family member) establishing eligibility to receive a green card. It's like saying, why is she applying to be a green card holder when she hasn't established proof of why she's eligible to do so? What makes her eligible is the I-130 proving her relationship to you as a married couple. That's why you need to either send the I-130 first, or file them together as most people do. 

 

If she doesn't have a SSN or A-number, that's fine to leave it blank. She'll get an A-number when they process her case. 

Edited February 9, 2017 by Cadence

[bmore56 0]

Just now, Cadence said:

The I-485 means nothing unless there is an immigrant petition (such as I-130 for a family member) establishing eligibility to receive a green card. It's like saying, why is she applying to be a green card holder when she hasn't established proof of why she's eligible to do so? What makes her eligible is the I-130 proving her relationship to you as a married couple. That's why you need to either send the I-130 first, or file them together as most people do. 

 

So in other situations (k-1) they already have the alien registration number before they send the i-130?

[Cadence 20]

No, K-1s would send an I-129 (a petition for the same purpose of I-130, but establishing intent to get married as fiance and ongoing relationship instead of marriage and ongoing marriage) and for people who've never filed anything with USCIS before would not have an A number. That's fine. 

[bmore56 0]

Thanks Cadence! I will leave them blank.