Leka

I understand! But my question is, when my priority date becomes current and I can proceed with the application, I will send the I-485 together with the I-765 and I-131. But for what I’ve read, the I-765 and I-131 main function is to allow work and travel for people who are waiting for the GC, because the process can take years. So I just wanted to know if anyone has an idea of how long it usually takes for the I-765 and I-131 to be processed!

Exactly!

I’m currently in the US. I only submitted the I-130 and I-130a. Interview in the US.

Thank you so much for the explanation. When you say “date you applied”, you mean the date we sent the I-130 and I-130a? Is that all we need in order to “get in the queue”? Also, when my priority date is before table B and I can proceed with the documents, does the I-765 and I-131 usually are processed/approved earlier? Because most people I know received the work and travel permit way before the GC after applying (for different visa applications). Do you have any idea on that?

Yes, I entered the country legally and I am currently under a F-1 visa. He got his GC through his parents, who applied for an employment based green card. Thank you for the response

My husband (a green card holder) and I are applying for a marriage-based green card. We recently submitted the I-130, but it has come to my attention we cannot proceed with the application right now because our date is not current. Can someone please explain more to me of how that works? I saw two different charts on the visa bulletin, stating dates from 2020 and 2023. How much does that change every month? Is it more likely that it will take months or years before I can apply? Does the fact that we sent the I-130 put us on the “waitlist”? Or should we send something else? He can apply for citizenship in 2.5 years. Is it more likely that I’ll only be able to apply when he becomes citizen?