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1 hour ago, Mrs.Usama said:

No. The case has to be approved first. Once you get the approval you can file AOS 

What is the priority date?

Priority date is December 2018. But the beneficiary is not in USA. Can they still file for AOS since the final action date is current?

HI All, since the final action date chart for F2A is current on july visa bulletin, what does that mean?

Does it mean people outside the us can apply for greencard without I130 being approved?

This question if for a friend whose I130 is pending in California and his wife is not in USA. Can she apply for green card now ?Can someone explain how this works?

Thank you 

Hello needed some help regarding adjustment of status. According to June visa bulletin, we can file for adjustment of status if your priority date is before March 2019 even though I130 is pending. 

Many users said that once you file for adjustment of status,  you will get your Employment authorization and advance parole in about 4 months. 

However, talked to my lawyer today and he said we will not get employment authorization and advance parole in about 4 months. He said that since I130 is still pending they will not look at the application now and will only get employment authorization once the final action date becomes current. 

I am confused now. Please help me understand. Is someone in or was in the same situation as me?

Thank you.

On 5/15/2019 at 4:54 PM, srajeevan said:

Those who are already in USA(similar to my case) on other visa can apply for i-485,i-765 and Advance Parole, if their PD is current with the latest filing date jump.

On 5/16/2019 at 10:37 AM, Marta777 said:

Yes.

And I just checked visa bulletin - they allow to use Dates for Filling for June 2019.

THANK YOU GOD!

Hi all, do we still need to maintain status even after filing adjustment of status? Please advise. Thank you 

On 3/21/2019 at 11:57 AM, srajeevan said:

Did anyone notice that Filing Date chart is stuck on Dec 17 for from July 2018 visa bulletin(~10 months).

It is so frustrating.I am waiting for it to become May 2018 ,so that i can apply for AOS.

Any insights/thoughts on this.?

Exactly what I was thinking of. I see recently the final dates of action date is jumping months whereas the dates of filing is barely jumping weeks. 

Last time the dates for filing had a major change was back in June or July when it moved 3 months. 

Does anyone explain this further or has an insight when the dates of filing might have a major change?

4 hours ago, mizo said:

Hi guys, does anybody know how long it takes these days to get the EAD (work permit or employment authorization document) ? I applied in sep 09 got an apointement for fingerprints oct 12. Do you know when should I expect to get the EAD by mail ? 

From what I have read it is taking about 4 to 6 months for EAD to arrive. Do youhave your I130 approved already? Keep posted.

On 9/13/2018 at 11:57 AM, KatenkaMishka said:

Yes, there is a benefit of course . First , you don’t have to wait for your I-130 to be approved - if your AOS interview is scheduled before that , you’ll be approved on a spot , they’ll pull up the whole case and that’s it. Like if you’d be a spouse of US citizen , you submit i-130 and I-485 and everything is approved at the interview time . Same story here , but you had to wait until your PD becomes current to do so. 

 

Yes, you’ll receive work permit while AOS is pending, depending on the field office usually takes 3-6 months to get it .

 

I wouldn’t suggest you to fall out of status while AOS is pending (even you could do so , because pending AOS is kind of lawful presence/status), because this week they started using a new rule - if you made a mistake in your application , they would reject it without any notice , and if you happen to be out of status - that’s it , unlawful presence starts. And even approved form I-130 won’t help you anyhow, because a spouse of green card holder must maintain a legal status when applying for AOS, only spouse of US citizen would be forgiven.

 

So, yes there are benefits and you’ll get work permit . All the other details regarding your personal case/status maintenance you better double check with a lawyer .

 

Good luck .

Hi., Thank you for the info. Can you please keep us updated on the work permit timeline as well once you receive it. Thanks

On 9/11/2018 at 2:58 PM, KatenkaMishka said:

There lots of cases like that, even on this forum . Speak to lawyer , I’m in the US and have I-130 pending with California service center , PD is July 3d 2017. Filed for AOS on July 7th of 2018, it’s been accepted and fingerprints done, so the case is pending now. And by the way, if you would send the application when your PD isn’t current , they wouldn’t “Deny”, they simply reject to accept it. You confusing defenisons or “rejected” and “denied”. It can be denied even if you married to citizen and I-130 approved. 

Hi, Is there an actual benefit of applying for AOS before I130 is approved? I have some potential benefits please advise if it is true. 

1) Since you said that AOS is now pending,  Is it that you don't have to maintain the legal immigrant status anymore?

2) Since your fingerprints is now done, will you receive AOS work permit within a few months of applying even if I130 is pending?

Please keep us posted if you do happen to receive you work permit while I130 is still pending. Thank you.