Date for filing I-485

[ranveerj]

Hello All,

I wish to send my I-485 based on January 2019 Visa Bulletin because my priority date is currently based on this bulletin (but it won't be current for Feb bulletin).

I wish to know which date is considered for the application? Is it the date when the packet is postmarked or the date when it is received and processed by USCIS.

Thank you,

Ranveer

[AngelaPhelan]

Hello All,

I wish to send my I-485 based on January 2019 Visa Bulletin because my priority date is currently based on this bulletin (but it won't be current for Feb bulletin).

I wish to know which date is considered for the application? Is it the date when the packet is postmarked or the date when it is received and processed by USCIS.

Thank you,

Ranveer

It is the date when you send it out. Last year I sent the package on 3/2 and my priority date is 3/2

[newacct]

Hello All,

I wish to send my I-485 based on January 2019 Visa Bulletin because my priority date is currently based on this bulletin (but it won't be current for Feb bulletin).

I wish to know which date is considered for the application? Is it the date when the packet is postmarked or the date when it is received and processed by USCIS.

Thank you,

Ranveer

It is not the postmark date. It is the date that USCIS officially receives it, which will be listed as the "received date" on the I-485 receipt. This is usually within a few days of when the carrier delivers it.