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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    Hi @SusieQQQ - seeking your help again. I resubmitted 485 & 765 in early March (original submission in Nov 2020 was rejected due to "additional alien info required") Got a letter from USCIS that original submission date will apply to all those who got 485 rejected due to missing Q9, 10 (addl...
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    Can GC holder wife file I-130/485 for husband who is in US last 11 months on B1, with expired I-94, awaiting I-539 extension decision

    Hi @newacct - seeking your help again. I resubmitted 485 & 765 in early March (original submission in Nov 2020 was rejected due to "additional alien info required"). Got a letter from USCIS that original submission date will apply to all those who got 485 rejected due to missing Q9, 10 (addl...
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    Fingerprint fee received but they returned 485 photos & supporting documents?

    Just to add...I filed as derivative of spouse who is already has an approved employment based GC
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    Fingerprint fee received but they returned 485 photos & supporting documents?

    Resubmitted 485 & 765 in March (original submission in Nov 2020 was rejected - additional alien info required reason). Last week, $1225 was cashed, email said "fingerprint fee received" with receipt number. Am waiting for receipt in mail. Surprisingly, today I received 485 supporting...
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    What's an IO? By "chain of events" you mean events in 485 process later? Or do you mean "chain of events" when deciding 539? I am right now thinking of step 1 - 485 acceptance. Last 485 I filed in Nov got rejected due to leaving Part 2, item 10 blank (I regret this stupid mistake). Meanwhile...
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    Since spouse has employment based green card, my better options are to file AOS as derivative when in US or file follow-to-join if I am in home country. I replied to your point about why I did not mention immigrant petition in 539. Awaiting your revert @SusieQQQ - do you still believe my 539...
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    @SusieQQQ - oh I do see what you asked. So wife proved approved 140, green card (551) and I used it to file 485 as derivative. So in 539 Part 4 filed in Jun 2020, it asks if I have ever filed or been an applicant on an immigrant petition or applied for AOS. And I said No, coz I was not an...
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    Can GC holder wife file I-130/485 for husband who is in US last 11 months on B1, with expired I-94, awaiting I-539 extension decision

    Thanks @newacct and so to rephrase, I don't accrue unlawful presence from past date when & if 539 is denied. Instead, only my B1 visa will be voided since I overstayed. You also suggested/wondered if 485 can be reopened. How? I consulted with a lawyer who said file 485 again with a request to...
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    @SusieQQQ - appreciate your revert. I did consult a lawyer. I had consulted the same lawyer in Nov2020 & then filed 485 on my own. Got inputs from newacct on how to fill 485. By mistake, I missed Part 2 item 10. Lawyer's view: 245(k) 180-day clock starts when there is no pending extension...
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    Also since 485 was rejected most likely due to leaving Part 2, Item 10 blank (like many applicants I think), may I add a letter to USCIS to "use their discretion and pardon a mistake as leaving that field blank meant No by default and hence consider a receipt date of my first submission" etc etc.
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    @SusieQQQ - I consulted and also read about 180 day exemption calculation (uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-8). Suggested option - I resubmit 485 right away instead of waiting for I-539 decision (expected in 2-4 weeks). If I-539 is denied, I can choose to wait for I-485 decision...
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    Can GC holder wife file I-130/485 for husband who is in US last 11 months on B1, with expired I-94, awaiting I-539 extension decision

    Thanks @newacct - and I was reading how they calculate 180 day exemption (uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-7-part-b-chapter-8) - so what you are saying is I just resubmit right away instead of waiting for I-539 decision (expected in 2-4 weeks). And if I-539 is denied, should I continue to wait for...
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    And @SusieQQQ - Since I have unlawful presence any which ways, I may still do this (post #23): If 539 is approved, I file 485 and use 245(k) 180-day exemption for EB immigration, to stay further and then wait for EAD and cross my fingers for RFE/interview.
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    Yes thanks. I thought you asked for my extension filing date to estimate unlawful presence accumulated days, hence I replied that I filed in June2020. Supremely grateful. You are extremely helpful. Let me process all this, google more, discuss with spouse, perhaps talk to a lawyer (avoided so...
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    Thanks again @SusieQQQ - I filed extension in June 2020 - so if denied, it's over 180 days. But it was pending so unlawful presence should count from Dec 2020 (less than 180 days so far). Thus my query on 3 year ban. Your view?
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    @SusieQQQ - thanks a ton. Let me paraphrase what your wrote: So B1 is or will be voided because non-immigrant intent is suspect now. Agreed. How to check if B1 is voided - call the consulate or visa center? If I leave now, I can say later (at consulate or CBP entry) that I left right after I...
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    @SusieQQQ - you raised 2 queries. Thanks. This 2nd query first - I-539 does not ask about spouse. It just asks your US address and reason to extend (covid flight shutdown). B1 visa application (which I filed 5 yrs back in home country) asks about spouse name/address where I stated correctly with...
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    @SusieQQQ - I filed 539 in June 2020 to extend my B1 stay, and LATER filed 485 in Nov 2020 with my spouse's green card as underlying petition. Part 2Q 3,4,5 on I-539 asks whether any applicant (that's me) has any immigrant petition/visa ever - in June 2020 when I filed it, there was none. So I...
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    485 rejection notice, but still within 180 days of I-94 expiry, can file again?

    @SusieQQQ - as a summary, I think I have 3 paths: A. If I leave now (when I just got my rejected I-485), I will have to explain to CBP at next re-entry that I filed I-539 & later I-485 in time and then CBP may void my visa & send me back or even impose 3 year ban. B. If I wait till I-539 is...
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