What is my legal status!?

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What is my legal status!?

11-13-2020, 12:10 PM

This issue puzzles me.

I am applying for renewal of my employment authorization document (EAD / I-765) as I await an interview for a greencard (family based).

I do not know what to write on item 25 - which asks what is my current legal status.

I entered the US on a J-1 visa (which is now expired). I applied for change of status through marriage with a citizen spouse.

My lawyer (now almost retired) says to just put J-1 on the box. That was my legal status on arrival to
the US, but is not my current legal status

Any suggestions would be very helpful.
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11-13-2020, 06:57 PM

We wrote: Pending I-485, I read others do too. No problems with renewals.

Nov 2018 - Package sent - EB - Texas Service Center
Day 1 - Package received at the lockbox
Day 999 - Card delivered to me - Aug 2021
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11-17-2020, 04:04 PM

"Pending I-485"

2/20: Received at Chicago lockbox
4/04: We reviewed your biometrics and are processing your case (I-765 & I-485)
4/18: Ready to be scheduled for an interview (No notification, not updated on either site until Aug 27)
4/19: Request to expedite EAD
5/11: Received EAD
6/26: Applied for Advance Parole
8/09: Advance Parole approved
8/29: Scheduled for Interview
10/11: Interview
10/12: RFE on I-130 (misplaced G28)
10/16: Sent new G28
10/19: Approved!
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