Concurrent Filing or File 140 First?

[wonder99]

I just got my EB2 LC approved from Backlog Center. My PD is March 22, 2005. I couldn't file 485 now because the cut-off date is March 1, 2005 for EB2, China. Good luck to those who are still waiting for their LC in BEC. My lawyer gave me two choices:
1) File 140 first;
2) Wait for the next month's Visa Bulletin to see if the cut-off date of EB2 category will be later than my PD, so that I can file 140 and 485 concurrently.

I know little about 140 and 485. Is Concurrent filing much better than filing 140 first? Can I file 140 now and file 485 later before 140 is approved? I heard 140 is very fast now, is that true? Can anybody share experience here and give me some advices? Thanks a lot.

 

[civ2ru]

As I see it, you have a choice of either filing I-140 now, or filing nothing now and waiting for the PD to become current to file I-140/I-485 concurrently. In that case, I'd say filing I-140 now is probably a better choice.

Can I file 140 now and file 485 later before 140 is approved?

Yes, you will be able to file I-485 later while your I-140 is still pending - it's something people sometimes call semi-concurrent filing. Be sure to include a copy of I-140 filing receipt with your I-485 submission.

I heard 140 is very fast now, is that true?

Luck of the draw really. You can check estimated processing times for I-140 at https://egov.immigration.gov/cris/jsps/ptimes.jsp, although some people get their approval within 1-2 months. It very much depends on which service center your case ends up at (Texas SC is considered to be faster than Nebraska SC). At any rate - in your situation - the sooner you file I-140, the sooner it will be processed/approved.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

 

[civ2ru]

Of course, October visa bulletin will be out in a few days, so you might want to wait just a little... meanwhile, gathering documents for your I-140 submission

 

[wonder99]

civ2ru, Thank you so much for the valuable inputs.

I really appreciate your help! You advices is very clear.
I think I will follow like this:
1) gather documents for I-140 now and wait ~2 weeks to see Oct visa bulletin.
2) If cut-off date goes forward, gather I-485 documents and concurrent file.
3) If not, file I-140 first.

Of course, October visa bulletin will be out in a few days, so you might want to wait just a little... meanwhile, gathering documents for your I-140 submission

 

[civ2ru]

Sounds like a plan. And you might not have to wait even that long for October visa bulletin. Good luck!

 

[sarathynp]

Sounds like a plan. And you might not have to wait even that long for October visa bulletin. Good luck!

Any idea when will this be released around 11th? I am also filing I-i40 this week as I don't expect oct bulletin will have my date as available(I am eb2-may 2003 indian).

 

[civ2ru]

Any idea when will this be released around 11th? I am also filing I-i40 this week as I don't expect oct bulletin will have my date as available(I am eb2-may 2003 indian).

No idea when. Keep checking http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html. Or, I'm sure, these boards will have notifications and heated discussions on the matter as soon as the new visa bulletin is released - since it's a very hot topic.

 

[padi_fan]

Perm done, should I go for consular; 140/485 together?

Hi,

I am currently on H1B visa, from India, and I just heard that my PERM LC is approved, and will be moving on to the 140/485 stages. Since I am not very clear on these options, can you please help me out here:

1] Should I go for consular processing from the consulate in bombay? What issues do I need to consider before deciding on this?

2] Also, I am not clear about the latest processing details for 140 and 485. Can you please point me to a good updated explaination of the process?

Thanks.

 

[plztoday]

cross chargeability

Hi,

I am a silent follower of ur post.but now i have a problem.my husband's I485 got transfered from TSC to NSC.and the mgs is as follows.

Application Type: I485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status

Current Status:

On July 31, 2006, we transferred your I485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status to our office in LINCOLN, NE for them to schedule and conduct your interview. Scheduling can take several months. Our office in LINCOLN, NE will notify you when they schedule your interview or take other action on your case.
and it didnt change from then.......

where as mine got transfered on august 1st and the i got a recept(on email)as follows

Application Type: I485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status

Current Status:

On September 8, 2006, your I485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status was received here for processing. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing dates.



i am really confused..what is happening??? can anyone plz explain it............i am in a mess.

i had applied using cc.hope they accepted it.
I140-05/06 approved 09/06
I485 - 07/06


plz help.