I-485 & I-765

[fchiriani]

Driver License

Thanks Howie, I appreciate your help.

Is it possible to get the driver's license as we apply for the status change?

In my case I have to wait for the SSN because I am elegible for one, thats the case in Wisconsin. I think that I you tell them you are not elegible for one they might let you have the DL

[cardamom]

Fchiriani, thanks for posting your timeline - very helpful! We noticed that you did not mention filing an I-130 as part of your family based petition. Had you already filed this form or was it unnecessary?

We are starting the AoS process (I'm married to a US citizen and currently in the country on a tourist visa) and are wondering what circumstances require/don't require the I-130 form...

Thanks and good luck with the rest of the process!

[fchiriani]

I-130

Fchiriani, thanks for posting your timeline - very helpful! We noticed that you did not mention filing an I-130 as part of your family based petition. Had you already filed this form or was it unnecessary?

We are starting the AoS process (I'm married to a US citizen and currently in the country on a tourist visa) and are wondering what circumstances require/don't require the I-130 form...

Thanks and good luck with the rest of the process!

I filed the I-130 first, right after I got married. I got approved within 3 months. Some people file all the petition and applications together. At that time I didn't know that, so I read that I need it to file the I-130 and once approved file the I-485 & others.

I guess on all cases of family based you need to file I-130, and I think the process could go faster if you apply for everything at once, you should check into that.

Thanks and good luck to you too.

[kkboy]

fchiriani is right...

you have to file I130 for all family based petitions...
It's the first step for family based immigration
petition for immigrant visa(130) + adjustment of status(485). Also, if you file 130 earlier (if spouse was on GC), then you ahv to notify NVC seperately after spouse becomes Citizen to upgrade your petition and grant 485. I am going to file it all together once I get my citienship cert...keeps things simple.

[avani84]

hi

hi there,
hows u ?

I am on a k3 visa from India .just arrived in USA .my question was i have filed in I-765 and need to file I-485 . how long will it take to process all the forms and when will i get my SSN number and the greencard and the permission to work

thanks
avni

[fchiriani]

I-485 & I-765

You will have to file the I-485 and based on that you apply for the I-765

hi there,
hows u ?

I am on a k3 visa from India .just arrived in USA .my question was i have filed in I-765 and need to file I-485 . how long will it take to process all the forms and when will i get my SSN number and the greencard and the permission to work

thanks
avni

[fchiriani]

Form I-485

I post this in case somebody finds it usefull, I know how it feels not knowing what's going on next.

Family based Pettion (marriage)
12/29/06: FORMS I-485 & I-765 sent to Chicago, IL
01/08/07: Receipt for I-485 & I-765
01/10/07: ASC Appointment Notice
01/26/07: Biometrics at USCIS St. Paul, MN
01/25/07: Initial Interview request due on 03/13/07.

I might get my EAD soon right? I can't wait to get all of this done!!

I just wanted to add that I recently got approved
03/13/07: Interview, GC approved.

[fchiriani]

Green Card!!!!

Hi everydoby, I just wanted to update my post here. I got my Green Card on Friday!!
The whole thing took 3 months!!!!!

Family based Pettion (marriage)
12/29/06: FORMS I-485 & I-765 sent to Chicago, IL
01/08/07: Receipt for I-485 & I-765
01/10/07: ASC Appointment Notice
01/26/07: Biometrics at USCIS St. Paul, MN
01/25/07: Initial Interview request due on 03/13/07.
03/13/07: CASE APPROVED
03/23/07: GOT GREEN CARD IN THE MAIL!!

good luck to all....!!!!

[hey_jay45]

congrats!

Hi everydoby, I just wanted to update my post here. I got my Green Card on Friday!!
The whole thing took 3 months!!!!!

Family based Pettion (marriage)
12/29/06: FORMS I-485 & I-765 sent to Chicago, IL
01/08/07: Receipt for I-485 & I-765
01/10/07: ASC Appointment Notice
01/26/07: Biometrics at USCIS St. Paul, MN
01/25/07: Initial Interview request due on 03/13/07.
03/13/07: CASE APPROVED
03/23/07: GOT GREEN CARD IN THE MAIL!!

good luck to all....!!!!

hi flav...

congrats for finally getting your greencard!!!

my interview is exactly a week from now, and i do hope that everything will be as smooth as how yours has been processed...

god bless!

jay

[fchiriani]

Jay

hi flav...

congrats for finally getting your greencard!!!

my interview is exactly a week from now, and i do hope that everything will be as smooth as how yours has been processed...

god bless!

jay

Good luck Jay!!!!!
Let me know how it goes!!!
Hey, don't forget to relax a little
Now I have to wait a couple of weeks for my social security number... Fuuuuun!!!!! hahaha
Good luck