Adjustment of Status
If you filed an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485) because you were already in the United States, the location will be
the “City, State” of the USCIS office where you filed
. Usually this is the service center that processed your I-485 application.
Where do I send I-485 adjustment of status?
You may file Form I-485 and Form I-140 together at the
USCIS Dallas Lockbox
.
Where do I apply for adjustment of status?
You can file Form I-485 either online or by mail. To submit your form online, you should create a MyUSCIS account on the
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) website
. You can then receive all updates on your application through your alien registration number (a-number).
Where to send i-130 and i-485 together?
You must file Form I-485 via mail to a USCIS service center. If you and your relative are filing Form I-130 and Form I-485 together,
you can still file Form I-130 online, but you must physically send Form I-485 to the correct USCIS Service Center
.
Can I file Form I-130 and I-485 together?
When I-130 and I-485 Can Be Filed Concurrently
Filing Form I-130 and I-485 concurrently means that you submit both applications at the same time, together with the necessary documentation and the filing fees
. This is also called “one-step adjustment” in some cases.
When should I file I-485?
- Entered the U.S. on a K-1 visa AND married the U.S. citizen who sponsored your I-129F petition within 90 days of your entry; or.
- Entered the U.S. as a K-2 child AND your K-1 parent is also eligible to file Form I-485.
Where to file I-140 and i-485 concurrently?
Do I have to file I-140 and I-485 concurrently? No, even though you can file these two critical forms together,
don't feel obligated to file them at the same time
. The I-485 will be approved only after the I-140 has been adjudicated by USCIS.
Where to file I-485 with approved I-140?
If an I-485 is filed concurrently with an I-140 and a request for Premium Processing, all forms should be sent to either the Texas (Premium Processing, USCIS Texas Service Center, P.O. Box 279030, Dallas, TX 75227-9030) or Nebraska (Premium Processing, USCIS Nebraska Service Center, P.O. Box 87103, Lincoln, NE 68501- …
Where do I send my immigration application?
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent resident sponsors residing in the United States must file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with the
USCIS Chicago Lockbox facility
, following instructions on the USCIS website.
Can I file I-485 before I-130 is approved?
In most cases,
you must wait until I-130 approval before filing an I-485 application
. However, there are two exceptions to this rule: Current filing is allowed for all immediate relatives of U.S. citizens because there is an unlimited number of visas for this group; and.
How long does I-485 take to process?
After filing Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, and related forms, your I-485 processing time can take anywhere from
8 to 14 months
. The basis of your adjustment of status (e.g. family, employment, asylum, etc.) will be a significant factor.
Can I stay in US with pending I-485?
You have the right to remain in the United States while the application is pending
. As an F-1 student, you could potentially drop out of school. An H-1B worker could potentially accept a job from a different employer.
Can I file I-130 online and I-485 by mail?
You can file Form I-130 online even if your relative is in the United States and will file their Form I-485 by mail
. Once you submit your Form I-130 online, we will send a receipt notice to your USCIS online account.
Can I file I 131 with I-485?
File Form I-131 After Filing Form I-485
If you have already filed Form I-485 and it's still pending with USCIS, you may file Form I-131 without a fee
.
What is the difference between I-140 and i-485?
Generally, if an I-140 is filed seeking to classify a foreign national as an alien of extraordinary ability and a separate I-140 is filed requesting a national interest waiver for the same foreign national, he or she may submit, at the same time or subsequently, an I-485 with one of the I-140 petitions.
What is the difference between I-130 and i-485?
The I-130 petition is simply asking the government to do something, but its process can lead many astray. As for the I-485,
this process is similar to the I-130, but concerns the eligibility of the immigrant / beneficiary of the petition
.
Can I file 2 i485 at the same time?
Yes, USCIS allows a person to file multiple I-485 applications under different visa categories
. For example, the same person can have one I-485 (filed as a dependent); another I-485 (filed using EB-2 I-140); another I-485 (filed using EB-3 I-140), and another I-485 (filed using the I-526/I-130 petition).
How much does it cost to file adjustment of status?
The USCIS filing fee for the adjustment of status is
$1,140 plus an $85 biometrics fee, which gives you a total of $1,225
. That includes your USCIS filing when you mail out your petition to the government along with the biometrics fee that you will need to do your fingerprints.
Can I-485 be approved before I-140 approval?
If I have already filed my I-140 petition, can I now file my I-485 application before the I-140 is approved?
Yes
. Anytime after you have received a “Receipt Notice” for your I-140 petition, you may file your I-485 green card application.
How do I check my I-140 priority date?
The priority date is the date the DOL received your Labor Certification (PERM) or I-140 Petition. You can check the Visa Bulletin Here:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html
., and here.
Can I apply I-485 on my own?
i-485 is a personal application and many employers do charge you to file it too. In that sense,
you can file i-485 yourself with your own personal attorney
. But you will still need a valid offer of employment from a US employer and preferably a 485J supplement to avoid any denials.
Can I apply I-140 and i485 together?
To file concurrently you must normally prepare Forms I-140 and I-485 (and I-131 and I-765), together with the required supporting documents and applicable fees, and mail these to USCIS.
Can I change job while I-140 is pending?
Job Portability under INA 204(j)
As the beneficiary of an I-140 petition, you may request to change jobs or employers under INA 204(j), which is commonly known as “porting,” if you: Are the beneficiary of a pending or approved Form I-140;
If your Form I-140 is pending, it must have been valid when filed
.
Can I file I-130 i-485 and i 765 together?
The I-485 and I-765, along with other forms, are
typically filed concurrently
. The I-765 application can also be filed separately, so long as the Form I-485 remains pending with USCIS.
Can I-485 be denied after I-140 approval?
If your I-140 is denied, your I-485 is denied automatically. 3. If my I-140 is approved, is it possible that my I-485 denied?
Yes, it's possible, but the chance is low
.
