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@newacct - you suggested I can file I-485 if I-539 is approved (retroactively to Dec2020). But if I-539 is denied, then do I accrue unlawful presence from June 2020 (when last I-94 expired), or from I-485 rejection, or from I-539 denial Asking this, since I filed AOS after I-539 was filed and...

@newacct - I await your inputs on how to reopen I-485 if I missed Part 2, Item 10, which is a mandatory field. I researched, found that many applicants got rejections if they either missed Items 3, 9 or Item 10. Many are complaining about it, some are filing again leaving to USCIS discretion...

@SusieQQQ - I see your point. I answered No to Part 4, Item 3,4,5 - because at the time of filing I-539 in June 2020, I had no immigrant petition. Now if they process it now, the system will/may show that I filed a 485.

@SusieQQQ - my reason was flights shutdown due to covid when I filed in June 2020. I attached proof of funds & visitor health insurance, and stated I am staying with my sibling (which I am). No mention of spouse & child when I filed I-539. It's only in Nov 2020, that my spouse & I agreed that I...

@SusieQQQ - your point made me ponder and I wanted to seek your input - is I-539 non-immigrant extension (that's still pending) likely to denied if I declared immigrant intent by filing I-485 in the meantime.

@newacct - ok so can I reopen I-485 - is it like an online appeal or resubmit with a "request to reopen" or something else? I will also research this topic. And I guess benefit of reopening is that I don't have to wait for I-539 approval and also my receipt date remains Nov 2020. It was...

@SusieQQQ - all very valid points. Thanks. As of now, I am not anxious about future re-entry issues. Worst case, I face a 3 year re-entry issue. As of now, I am only thinking if I wait till I539 decision and if its approved, then whether I can resubmit I-485 basis 245(k) which allows 180 days...

Scratch this. I filed not as F2A but employment based, as derivative of spouse who already got EB based green card 3 yrs back. Hence eligible for 245(k) provision.

@SusieQQQ - if I-539 denied, then I will leave and maybe face a ban/issue on re-entry coz of out-of-status between now (when I received 485 rejection) and my actual departure date. I expect I-539 decision in 2-4 weeks based on processing times. Bigger issue for me is - if I-539 is approved to...

@SusieQQQ - sorry my post is still unclear. You are right, I applied employment based as derivative of spouse who already got EB green card 3 yrs back. I was living in home country, entered US on B1 with I-94 valid will June 2020, filed I-539 extension (which is pending, and filed AOS in Nov...

My post is unclear & had a typo, so I rewrite it below: My I-485 as derivative spouse (F2A category) filed in end-Nov, got rejected with 'additional alien worker information required' and I realized Part 2, item 10 was incomplete. My last I-94 was till June 2020, and I-539 for B1 extension till...

My I-485 as derivative spouse (F2A category) filed in end-Nov, got rejected with 'additional alien worker information required' and I realized Part 2, item 10 was incomplete. Now my I-94 was till June 2020, I filed I-539 for B1 extension till Dec 2020, and it remains pending, although it is not...

Priority cate for my category F2A is still current, just FYI.

Hi @newacct - my I-485 I filed in end-Nov, got rejected with 'additional alien worker information required' and I browsed and realized I did not fill Part 2, item 10 Now my I-539 for B1 extension that I filed in June 2020, remains pending. IF APPPROVED it will extend my I-94 to mid-Dec, which...

thanks @Sm1smom that's super helpful. So they send email/text on acceptance at least, right? I did file G1145 for enotification. Also, does it help to call USCIS and ask for status? And if so, without any receipt number, how will they even track the application (SSN, Passport??)

Does USCIS send email/text notification even when they reject I-485 application? Or only when they accept? It has been 3+ weeks. I hear that one should wait 30 days, then call up USCIS.

Does USCIS send email/text notification even when they reject I-485 application? Or only when they accept? It has been 3+ weeks. I hear that one should wait 30 days, then call up USCIS.

Hi @newacct - Its been 3 weeks since my 485 was received at Phoenix. I had put a credit card to charge, just FYI. No e-notification yet. Do they send email/text notification if its rejected? I have not called them yet. Even if I call them, I don't know how will they track my petition - by my...

Hi @Johnny829 - just curious how many days it took for receipt notice finally at Phoenix. Similar situation for me but for another form I485.

I hear USCIS is taking 4-8 weeks to issue receipt notices for 485. My authorized stay on B1 ends mid-Dec. Am I authorized to stay if USCIS issues receipt after that? What if they inform me of rejection of petition after mid-Dec and not face overstay and ban? Does USCIS take same time to reject...