Filing 485 for Physican spouse who is on J-1

harapata

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My wife is a physician and is currently completing J-1 waiver job. She still has 2 years to go.

I am almost ready to file 485 for myself and my wife is listed as dependent.

I am not subjected to the waiver program as I came to usa on H-1B.
My wife came to USA on J-1 and therefore subjected to the 3 yr waiver program.

The green card is filed under my name and my wife is listed as a dependent.

Even though she is listed as dependent does she have to wait for 3 yrs before she can file for 485?

How long after I get the green card can I file for her 485?
I was told that I have only a One yr after getting the green card to file for my wife's green card?
If thats the case and I get my green card in 3 months then there is no way she would qualify to file for 485?
In such a case what's my alternative.
 
i am not a lawyer.i finished my j1 waiver and filed for 485/765/131. my wife finished in october of 2006. she is listed on my 485 as a dependent. she will file for AOS next October as far as i can tell.
 
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