Wife's name not included

[Gulliver]

Hi,

My PD is current. I am going to apply for I-485. But, I am not planning to include my wife and child's name due to some reasons.

Can I include their names at a later stage? If I do not include their names what are the repercussions.

How long will it take to get EAD after applying for I-485?

Pls reply.

Thanks.

[barbarajlw]

Hi,

My PD is current. I am going to apply for I-485. But, I am not planning to include my wife and child's name due to some reasons.

Can I include their names at a later stage? If I do not include their names what are the repercussions.

How long will it take to get EAD after applying for I-485?

Pls reply.

Thanks.

You can't fill in a I-485 and not include names of your spouse

[Gulliver]

Hi,

Thank you for replying. Can you pls elaborate your answer? I couldnt understand.

Is it must to include wife's name? I think there is an option to mention whether wife is applying along with me.

Pls reply.

[kabkaba]

You should discuss this with an experienced lawyer. There are many complications involved. Like for example what if your 485 gets approved and then your dependents have no status to stay in the US.