I-485 issue ( Single now can I add my spouse later )

[IL_LABOR]

All,

My Labor has been approved and I am thinking of going for Concurrent Processing of I-140 and I-485. I am single now and hope to get married withing the next 3- 4 months. If I file my I-485 with I-140 now can I add my spouce at a later date to the I-485? If not, can I file the I-140 now and file I-485 at a later date, say after 3 months ( based on concurrent filing law) by showing my I-140 receipt notice?


Please advice

Thank You,

IL_LABOR

 

[frodo]

You can add your spouse anytime before your 485 is adjuducated. Given the current rate of processing your 485 would not be adjudicated in less than a year, so you should be fine if you get married in the next 6 months.

You could still file for your spouse under FB category if your 485 is approved, but that takes a long time.

 

[souzot1]

Thats right ! I have done this myself. I filed for I-485 in Aug 2001 when i had no marriage plans in offing. Got married a year later (Aug 2002) and she joined me here on H4. We filed her I-485 in Oct 2002.

Well, inspite of being an RD 08/17/2001, i havent been approved yet. So i cant say if i am make a good role model for you.

 

[IL_LABOR]

Thank You,

Frodo and souzot1 for your advice.
Souzot1, has anyone else been approved for your RD, or did you get an RFE while your I-485 was being processed? Is your specific case being delayed or is it general for everyone for that RD?

Thanks
Suman