I am in the last month or two of my i485 and have just married someone on F1 status. I have had conflicting advice about when to apply for her AOS. My
Lawyer says I should sponsor her and it will take 2-3 yrs. However, our friends say I should apply for her i-485 right now which is before my approval notice. She will then get her green card in a matter of months. My lawyers advice I know is the safest option as it will not interfere with my green card application, but what about our friends advice? Is is correct and is there a risk? The reason i mention risk is because I used the 180 day rule to change jobs and worry about how tightly same or similar job descriptions are defined by the INS, especially in light of the economic and political situation. I also now live in another state to my new wife. Any advice..
Lawyer says I should sponsor her and it will take 2-3 yrs. However, our friends say I should apply for her i-485 right now which is before my approval notice. She will then get her green card in a matter of months. My lawyers advice I know is the safest option as it will not interfere with my green card application, but what about our friends advice? Is is correct and is there a risk? The reason i mention risk is because I used the 180 day rule to change jobs and worry about how tightly same or similar job descriptions are defined by the INS, especially in light of the economic and political situation. I also now live in another state to my new wife. Any advice..