Got Perm Approval - Is it a MUST I be married to file 140/485

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akar22

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Somebody please answer! My company had applied my perm on may 25 and recvd approval on aug 25th. I heard the EB2 is being retrogressed on 1st Jan 2006? Is this true? My dilemma as below: I will be marrying in the next 4-6 months but I am sure I would not know my wife's name before I file 140/485.

1. Is it a MUST that I have to be married before I file 140/485 concurrently.
2. Can I Marry after I receive my EAD.
3. What is the latest date before which I can include my wife's name in the applications without any trouble.

Somebody experienced please answer and I really appreciate your help. Thanks much

- Akar
 
If you want your spouse to get green card or EAD along with you the best option is get married before December. And knowing name won't be sufficient, you should provide the marriage certificate. Better option is file 140 now and file 485 together when ever dates become current or whatever. Last option would be to file 140 and 485 both before marriage when the dates are curretn, and marry a H1 or F1 or EAD or GC holder or Citizen.
 
Thank you! My employer said the same exact stuff. But I talked to few contacts(friends of friends) and found 3 related cases. 2 married after they filed 140/485 together in EB3 and the last one got married after EAD approval and he had to postpone his Finger printing dates twice before he found his bride. Can these be TRUE cases. Or is it specific to EB3. I fall under EB2.
 
I heard that you must be married and file I-485 for your spouse before your I-485 is approved. I-140 is by employer and hence does not depends on your married/single status.

I am looking for answer if I file I-485 and spouse does the counselor processing.

akar22 said:
Thank you! My employer said the same exact stuff. But I talked to few contacts(friends of friends) and found 3 related cases. 2 married after they filed 140/485 together in EB3 and the last one got married after EAD approval and he had to postpone his Finger printing dates twice before he found his bride. Can these be TRUE cases. Or is it specific to EB3. I fall under EB2.
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akar22 said:
Somebody please answer! My company had applied my perm on may 25 and recvd approval on aug 25th. I heard the EB2 is being retrogressed on 1st Jan 2006? Is this true?
My dilemma as below: I will be marrying in the next 4-6 months but I am sure I would not know my wife's name before I file 140/485.

1. Is it a MUST that I have to be married before I file 140/485 concurrently.
... No

2. Can I Marry after I receive my EAD.
... Yes

3. What is the latest date before which I can include my wife's name in the applications without any trouble.
... One day before your I-485 approval date

Somebody experienced please answer and I really appreciate your help. Thanks much

- Akar
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