Can I file Form I-485 while my Form I-130 is pending? What is the process of filing if I'm outside USA?

Nidhi Mathur

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My priority date for Form I-130 is April 27, 2017. Can I file Form 1-485 while my I-130 is pending if the visa bulletin for February 2019 lists December 1, 17 under the "Dates for filing family-sponsored applications"? I currently have a valid tourist visa. How do I file Form I-485 if I am outside USA?
 
You don’t file form i485 if you are outside the US. It is only for if you are already in the US.
 
You go through Consular Processing in your home country. I-485 is not an option while overseas. Is this for F2A India?
 
Looks like spouse or child of green card holder. For the month of February 2019 USCIS & DOS wants to follow date of filing which is current for you. A person can file I-485 if in US or be called for immigrant visa interview in home country US consulate. I am sure by now you should have got call from US consulate for interview, if not go ahead give them a call & find out.
 
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