Adjustment of status - when to submit I-485?

[madala 32]

Hi,

I am about to submit I-130 online for adjustment of status (already in the US, living with American citizen spouse). However, I am wondering when I should submit the I-485 forms, including travel doc and working permit. I wish to have them processed the fastest and efficient way. Any take on the steps of submission in this case?

[Pengunista 221]

3 minutes ago, madala said:

Hi,

I am about to submit I-130 online for adjustment of status (already in the US, living with American citizen spouse). However, I am wondering when I should submit the I-485 forms, including travel doc and working permit. I wish to have them processed the fastest and efficient way. Any take on the steps of submission in this case?

I suggest you submit all of them together a long with the I-130. Don’t forget you need to submit I-130A also. 

[Crazy Cat 39,213]

11 minutes ago, madala said:

Hi,

I am about to submit I-130 online for adjustment of status (already in the US, living with American citizen spouse). However, I am wondering when I should submit the I-485 forms, including travel doc and working permit. I wish to have them processed the fastest and efficient way. Any take on the steps of submission in this case?

 

 

[geowrian 22,335]

Not sure how the NOA2 for electronic filing works. But filing the I-485 requires either filing the I-130 at the same time or providing a copy of the NOA1 with it. It may be simpler to just mail them together instead of filing online.

[madala 32]

1 hour ago, missileman said:

Hi,

I have thought about this, even asked about it on this forum. We have been married for more than 5 years ago, while I was away for work. I don't need a visa to come to US, as I am from a visa-exempt country (but have visitor status as far as I know), so I thought the rule cited below wouldn't applied in my case...

Am I wrong?

 

1 hour ago, missileman said:

 

 

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

Not sure how the NOA2 for electronic filing works. But filing the I-485 requires either filing the I-130 at the same time or providing a copy of the NOA1 with it. It may be simpler to just mail them together instead of filing online.

I thought so too....I think I will send all by mail

1 hour ago, Pengunista said:

I suggest you submit all of them together a long with the I-130. Don’t forget you need to submit I-130A also. 

Indeed. Thanks

[Crazy Cat 39,213]

4 minutes ago, madala said:

 

 

If you entered the US as a non-immigrant, the guide applies to you.  Are currently inside the US?

Edited January 27, 2020 by missileman

[madala 32]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

If you entered the US as a non-immigrant, the guide applies to you.  Are currently inside the US?

Well, yes the guide applied to me, but the section you are quoting might not...

Yes, I am in the US, been for few months now;

[Crazy Cat 39,213]

3 minutes ago, madala said:

Well, yes the guide applied to me, but the section you are quoting might not...

Yes, I am in the US, been for few months now;

I didn't quote any section.  I was merely posting a link to the entire guide.  That section just happens to be at the top of the guide.   The guide explains concurrent filing....

Edited January 27, 2020 by missileman

[madala 32]

1 minute ago, missileman said:

I didn't quote any section.  I was merely posting a link to the entire guide.  The guide explains concurrent filing....

Ah! I understand; I have been following the guide, indeed. Thanks

[Crazy Cat 39,213]

1 minute ago, madala said:

Ah! I understand; I have been following the guide, indeed. Thanks

The guide states to file all your forms together.  

[milimelo 4,191]

~Topic moved to Adjustment of Status from work, student, tourist visa forum. ~

[LOUHAMILTON 75]

Guys, I have a question. I live in another country and I have an i-130 form applied for almost 6 months now. Is there a possibility to apply for adjustment and work permit now since I have tourist visa and could travel to USA? 

[geowrian 22,335]

2 minutes ago, LOUHAMILTON said:

Guys, I have a question. I live in another country and I have an i-130 form applied for almost 6 months now. Is there a possibility to apply for adjustment and work permit now since I have tourist visa and could travel to USA? 

It is fraud to use a tourist visa to come to the US with intent to stay/file for AOS.

[LOUHAMILTON 75]

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

It is fraud to use a tourist visa to come to the US with intent to stay/file for AOS.

Got it, thanks. 

[Crazy Cat 39,213]

6 minutes ago, LOUHAMILTON said:

Guys, I have a question. I live in another country and I have an i-130 form applied for almost 6 months now. Is there a possibility to apply for adjustment and work permit now since I have tourist visa and could travel to USA? 

No........You can not enter the US with a tourist visa with the intent to stay and adjust status....that is visa fraud.  It can result in severe penalties...