Multiple 485

[mrp2612]

Can we file two 485's in two different service centers??
If yes, what are the risks involved??

 

[ginnu]

I-485 filing depends on based on LC and I-140
One can file two I-485 if they are based on different employer LC or I-140. nothing is illegal, one may have to spend more for second I-485 and it depends on your reasons and situation
We don’t know your correct situation; to get a good answer for your situation you should post your details.
One can also file I-485 based on EB1 and other based on LC

 

[mrp2612]

Thanks for the reply.

Company 'A' is friend's company. Filed concurrently in Vermont. Small company. dont know what will happen to I-140.

Company 'B' is present company. Dont know when they would lay off. All depends on the project. Very big company. Filed I-140. They wouldn't file 485 because of the other 485 pending. I told them to file anyhow. They are ready to file in Texas.

This is the situation. If Company 'B' terminates my job, then I can always go to Company 'A'. Once if Company 'B' I-140 is approved, I am thinking of withdrawing Company 'A' 485.

 

[ginnu]

Company 'A' is friend's company. Filed concurrently in Vermont. Small company. don’t know what will happen to I-140.
--------- Wait for I-140 approval or can file I-485, EAD, AP with I-140 filing receipt
Company 'B' is present company. Don’t know when they would lay off. All depends on the project. Very big company. Filed I-140. They wouldn't file 485 because of the other 485 pending. I told them to file anyhow. They are ready to file in Texas.
------ File the I-485, EAD, AP


This is the situation. If Company 'B' terminates my job, then I can always go to Company 'A'.
----- Yes
Once if Company 'B' I-140 is approved, I am thinking of withdrawing Company 'A' 485.
---- That is OK

*** Now you will listen from other 2 posters that it is wastage to file second I-485 it is wastage of money or USCIS does not like(as if they worked in USCIS), suggestions like why you want to spend more on second I-485, these two person will also say it is illegal, all info they post is wrong, you can have two I-485 pending at the same time and NOTHING illegal in this and no law/regulations stops you filing second I-485 based on different LC or different employer I-140. go and file both the I-485 ,no problem, create a good back up

Good Luck!!!

 

[guju]

If company B's 140 is approved, you may still want to continue with company A's 485 just as a good back up. You have already spend the money for company A's 485, don't withdraw it.

 

[mrp2612]

Thanks buddy. I will post the developments in the same thread.