Should I file I-130 and I-485 together?

485 never needs to be filed with 130. t can be filed concurrently sometimes. Usually that's the case when the beneficiary is an immediate relative but it's not a requirement to file concurrently. f you want, you can file 130, wait for approval, then file 485. Nobody stopping you.

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Spouse Application File With Uscis In Clark

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Family Law - Divorce - Affidavits

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Clark

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The Spouse application file with USCIS in Clark provides a structured format for individuals applying for spousal immigration benefits. This form is crucial as it captures pertinent information about both the applicant and their spouse, facilitating the processing of petitions for immigration status. Users must fill in personal details accurately and provide supporting documentation, including copies of marriage licenses and identification. Editing the form is straightforward; applicants can digitally adjust entries where applicable while ensuring all required information is complete. Key use cases include helping attorneys assist clients in navigating complex immigration processes, allowing partners to formalize their spousal relationships for immigration purposes, and enabling paralegals to manage and prepare case documentation efficiently. Legal assistants will find this form vital in tracking submission timelines and maintaining organized records of client cases. This form is designed to cater to a diverse audience, ensuring clarity and accessibility for users with varying levels of legal expertise.

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- The processing time for U.S. citizens filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 13-54.5 months. - The processing time for legal permanent residents filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 32-67.5 months.

Generally, after we approve the petition, your relative may apply for a Green Card. If your relative is already in the United States and an immigrant visa is available, they may be eligible to apply for their Green Card by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

485 never needs to be filed with 130. t can be filed concurrently sometimes. Usually that's the case when the beneficiary is an immediate relative but it's not a requirement to file concurrently. f you want, you can file 130, wait for approval, then file 485. Nobody stopping you.

Form I-485: The primary application form, which must be correctly filled out and submitted. Supporting Identification for the noncitizen spouse: Photocopies of identity documents such as a valid passport, visa, and any relevant Form I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record).

You must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. See the form instructions for more information. If you submit a petition for your spouse, you must also submit Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary.

If you have a USCIS online account and have access to secure messaging, you may select “expedite” as the reason for your inquiry and submit your request there. You generally need to justify your expedite request with evidence. When communicating with the Contact Center, you will be asked about supporting documentation.

The processing time for form I-130 is an average of 11 months, as of December 2024. The I-130 filing costs $625 for online filing and $675 for paper filing, as of December 2024.

Your priority date is generally the date when your relative or employer properly filed the immigrant visa petition on your behalf with USCIS.

Marriage to the U.S. citizen is the most common and fastest way of getting a green card for a foreign national. If a foreign national marries the U.S. citizen abroad, the foreign national becomes an immediate relative of the U.S. spouse regardless of the place where marriage took place.