Hi Everyone,
Right now I am working as a Post-doctoral researcher in J1 visa. I am also a dependent applicant for EB1B category GC. I have a very specific situation and I want your opinion. I have submitted my final stage of J1 waiver application to DOS on 24th July, 2021. And without further delay, I applied for the I-485 application on 30th August, hoping that my J1 waiver will be done before the adjudication of I-485. I have provided my timelines below. Now, I have received my GC-based EAD. I have a job offer from Industry and I have to start in the new role end of January, 2022.
If I start working on this GC-based EAD (485 still pending) while J1 waiver is still with DOS, what are the chances my i-485 will be denied by the adjucating officer (I am hoping by that time I will have my waiver in hand). If my 485 case is denied, I will be out of status at that point. Is there a way I can apply for another I-485 when I get my final waiver from USCIS. Will that second I-485 will give me status or I have to leave the US immediately.
I know it will be best to start working with the GC in hand, but this current job offer is a dream job. Before taking this offer I want to evaluate what are the possibilities that I will have to leave the US.
Waiver timeline
Case updated on DOS website: 29th September 2021
According to other forums, people are getting ‘favorable recommendation’ 4-5 months after the case has been updated on DOS site.
485 & EAD timeline
485 receipt: 30th August 2021
EAD receipt: 6th October 2021
Biometric: 28th October 2021
EAD expedite request: 24th November 2021
EAD approved: 6th December 2021
Right now I am working as a Post-doctoral researcher in J1 visa. I am also a dependent applicant for EB1B category GC. I have a very specific situation and I want your opinion. I have submitted my final stage of J1 waiver application to DOS on 24th July, 2021. And without further delay, I applied for the I-485 application on 30th August, hoping that my J1 waiver will be done before the adjudication of I-485. I have provided my timelines below. Now, I have received my GC-based EAD. I have a job offer from Industry and I have to start in the new role end of January, 2022.
If I start working on this GC-based EAD (485 still pending) while J1 waiver is still with DOS, what are the chances my i-485 will be denied by the adjucating officer (I am hoping by that time I will have my waiver in hand). If my 485 case is denied, I will be out of status at that point. Is there a way I can apply for another I-485 when I get my final waiver from USCIS. Will that second I-485 will give me status or I have to leave the US immediately.
I know it will be best to start working with the GC in hand, but this current job offer is a dream job. Before taking this offer I want to evaluate what are the possibilities that I will have to leave the US.
Waiver timeline
Case updated on DOS website: 29th September 2021
According to other forums, people are getting ‘favorable recommendation’ 4-5 months after the case has been updated on DOS site.
485 & EAD timeline
485 receipt: 30th August 2021
EAD receipt: 6th October 2021
Biometric: 28th October 2021
EAD expedite request: 24th November 2021
EAD approved: 6th December 2021