What happens after I-140 approval?

1. What happens after my I-140 is approved? First, USCIS mails the paper Approval Notice (I-797) to your employer and attorney. Next, you will need to plan the last step of the “green card process” (or adjustment of status (AOS) to permanent resident), if it was not concurrently filed with your I-140.

What is an I-485 form?

Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, is used by a person in the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status. Throughout these Instructions, we will sometimes refer to Form I-485 as an application for adjustment of status or as an adjustment application.

What happens after immigration petition is approved?

After USCIS approves your petition, they will transfer your case to the Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) for pre-processing. The first step in this processing is the creation of your case in our system. Once this is complete, we will send you a Welcome Letter by e-mail or physical mail.

Can I file 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.

Can I file I 485 myself?

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.

How long does it take for the I 485 to get approved?

8 to 14 months
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.

What is the difference between i 140 and i 485?

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