I-485, I-765, I-131 and Pending I-130
Okay, Im back. Hello to you all! I am new in this forum and I just wonder if there is anyone who can help me find out the answers to my questions. So far, this is the only blog that I find useful and I think, current.
I have a pending I-130 application which was sent in April, 2008. (Vermont SC received it in April 15th and got NOA April 21st). I am previously a J1 visa holder who is subject to the 2 yr HRR and is now waiting for my J1 waiver approval which is looking pretty good. I just need days or weeks for the final decision. I know that I cannot file I-485 and the other documents that may filed with it until I get the DOS J1 waiver approval.
I am starting to gather information and getting ready for the I-485 application, I-765 adn I-131 now and making sure that I got everything in place without spending too much. I lost my job 4 months because my previous employer knew about my status and that they have foreseen that I could no longer work legally once my J1 program ends, which did fews weeks ago. I married a US Citizen earlier this year.
I am planning to file I-485, I-765 and I-131 concurrently. I just checked the vermont SC processing times today and seemed that it will take 3 months for them to do EAD. Now, I heard and read also that E-filing I-765 with I-131 is a little faster because of some features that e-filing offers but I have questions regarding fees and which to send first.
My questions:
1. Does concurrent filing of I-485, I-765 and I-131 mean that they ALL should be PAPER-FILED AND ALL INSIDE THE SAME ENVELOPE and sent to same location in Chicago? --- I read online that if I do this, it will save me $640 because I do not need to pay the fees separately. NOTE: This is my first EAD and please please correct me if some figures that I typed here were wrong.
2. If I choose to file I-485 by paper and E-file I-765 and I-131, do I need to pay the separate fees? --- (i.e. $ 1050 for I-485, $ 340 for EAD and $ 300 for AP). OR will USCIS take or consider this as concurrent filing?
3. If I choose to file I-485 by paper and E-file both I-765 and I-131, regardless of the fees, which one should I send first? ---- Do I start with I-485 by paper and then e-file I-765 and I-131 OR E-file I-765 and I-131 first and the file I-485 by paper?
I would really appreciate it if you could give me some insights or ideas. I know that nothing discussed here is a legal advice. It just feels a little better to hear from people who have actual experience. Thanks!
Lia