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Report this issue to USCIS ombudsman and may be go for lawsuit too. USCIS is definitely incorrect in interpreting priority date porting rules and Jan 2017 memo.

This definitely looks to be an USCIS error. If there is no fraud or misrepresentation involved I believe you should be able to port priority date. Find out if there were any issues with 1st employer. That could be the only reason I can think of, otherwise you should be able to priority date...

Which I-140 details were mentioned in I-485 supplement J. Was it 1st or 2nd ?

Can you copy and past denial reasons as stated in I-485 & I-290B denial.

When you filed I-485 you were suppose to have underlying I-140 in approval status either from original petitioner or secondary petitioner if you have moved. If this was not the case I am wondering how you filed I-485 and moreover I-485 supplement J was also suppose to be included with I-485 if...

There is no expedite process available for I-485's

Is it possible to post original I-485 & I-290b denial details. Post only pertinent denial reasons. Don't need any personal details.

TN is not dual intent like H-1B visa. You need to hold back not leaving country after you file I-485 until its approval. If you choose to depart country after filing I-485, you could be denied entry back into USA since TN is not dual intent.

Much depends on you and or your spouse's country of birth. Go from there.

@Shikh1003 You have to fix source country document. Contact your home country consulate or embassy in USA to fix it. File application to split your name correctly however it is suppose to be. I believe they go with name as written in your passport.

There is no issue you can file COS at any time. You are entitled to the benefit of exempt from SS or medicare taxes. This might go away when you move from F1 status.

File your COS from F1 to H4 after you exhaust your OPT period.

USDOL is currently processing PERM cases from November 2022. You could be very close to Jan 2023. Once her PERM is approved go for I-140 under premium processing and then file H-4 along with H-4 EAD.

Attorney confirmed what ? Is your priority date current now

@PU7510 Check your wife's I-485's application type and filing category

@ROHIT666 Schedule h-1b & h4 appointment at Indian US consulate both of you get visa stamped. After you enter US, if your priority date is current file I-485 for your wife

@ROHIT666 If you have valid h-1b stamped in your passport, then step out of US re-enter thru Canada or Mexico on h-1b status. if you do not have h-1b stamped in your passport, then I believe you should get it stamped visiting any US consulate. This can be possible if your h-1b & i-140...

File I-290B MTR within 33 days along with some proof that RFE was never received either by you and or your attorney from USCIS.

its easier for attorneys to prepare I-485 supplement J when you can provide job title, duties. Your new job has to be in same or similar occupation. It is due to this reason new employer attorney's are insisting for certified perm which might have all info required to file.

No. You are good any new h-1b petitions on your behalf are not subject to h-1b lottery since I-140 is approved on your behalf.