I-485 eligibility...

[bbd888]

I have been a permanent resident for 5yrs now and have filed the form N-400 last June 2006, but still waiting for my interview and decision. I just got married to a tourist visa fiance last month, then I filed the form I-130 for her as my wife. We also have received an I-797C, Notice of Action with a notice date Nov.8, 2006.
I would like to find out if I could file the form I-485 as well, so she can adjust her status or should I wait until I get my US citizenship or wait for a visa number to be come available (which I heard would take a long time). Also, am I better off consulting an immigration lawyer for this matter.

I am open for any help, suggestions.

Thank you.

[curiousone]

I have been a permanent resident for 5yrs now and have filed the form N-400 last June 2006, but still waiting for my interview and decision. I just got married to a tourist visa fiance last month, then I filed the form I-130 for her as my wife. We also have received an I-797C, Notice of Action with a notice date Nov.8, 2006.
I would like to find out if I could file the form I-485 as well, so she can adjust her status or should I wait until I get my US citizenship or wait for a visa number to be come available (which I heard would take a long time). Also, am I better off consulting an immigration lawyer for this matter.

I am open for any help, suggestions.

Thank you.

Firstly, its she and not you who files a I-485. Its her application to adjust her status. She cannot file it until you are a citizen. As soon as you get your certificat eof naturalization, you ofrward a copy to uSCIS and the time for processing her paapers will change.