I-485 Wait times & Info

[VisaDonnie 54]

Just some information to pass along. Checking today with USCIS if you're waiting for an AOS interview in Atlanta like we are, the wait times are averaging 27.5 months for 80% of the cases, and so far we have been waiting 15 months. My wife was issued an EAD card in NOV 2021 to permit her to work, but its only good for 2yrs. If you need to renew it you must fill out a form I-765, but you cannot submit it more then 180 days out from your EAD work card expiring. Last, if you're married for at least 3yrs and want to apply for Citizenship you cannot skip the AOS process since you must have a Resident card (Green Card) to apply for Citizenship. Hope this helps!

[Crazy Cat 39,939]

14 minutes ago, VisaDonnie said:

since you must have a Resident card (Green Card) to apply for Citizenship.

If I may add: You cannot apply for citizenship until 3 years after Adjustment of Status is approved.   You must have had a Green Card for 3 years before applying. 

 

Both of these must be true:

1.  Married to US citizen for 3 years.

2.  Green Card holder for 3 years.

Edited October 4, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Rocio0010 5,577]

Adding to this:

Never stop building and collecting evidence.

If you have been married less than two years at the time of GC approval, you will receive a conditional green card. 90 days prior to the expiration of that green card, you have to file for removal of conditions, which will grant you a 10 year gc upon approva. If your ROC is pending by the time your green card is three years old, and you've been married to the same USC for three years, you can apply for N400.

 

If you're divorced, you need to wait  5 years before applying for citizenship.