Confused about filing for wife's 485 application. some help.

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Asylee104

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I am a US Citizen.

My Wife is currently on F1 visa in the United States. We have gotten married and now I want to file for her GreenCard.

I read a lot but am confused as to what are all the forms required to do this.

I-130 (Petition for Alient Relative) + G325 A (for her and me)
I-485 (Permanent Resident Application) + G325 A (for her) + I-864 (Affidavit of Support) from me

I am filing all these at the same time.
Are there any other forms that I missed above?
This process seems very tedious. for people who have gone through it....did you file any other forms and what is your experience with how much time it took after you sent the application
 
As immig_geek mentioned you are missing the optional forms:I-765 that will allow your wife to work until she gets the green card (EAD) and I-131 that will allow her to travel outside the U.S. (AP).
Also she might need Form I-693, the Dr. form.
If you are filling by yourself , take several days to learn and fill the forms; than 3-4 months to get the interview invite, and then 2-3 months to get the green card.

Congratulations on your wedding and good luck with the forms.
 
Since your wife is a F-1 (Student) she should notify her Designated School Official (DSO) she applied for a GC. She should also provide the DSO with a copy of the I-485 receipt, which you should receive in about two weeks after submitting the forms. The DSO will need to update SEVIS (Student Exchange Visitor Information System) that your wife is in AOS (Adjustment of Status).

Also, if your wife wants to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (I-765) while the application is pending, the code for the question which part of the immigration law is this under is (C) (9) - pending I-485. Do not use the code for an EAD for OPT student status.
 
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