Retrogression vs Cross Changeablity

[haoyun04]

Hi I read through the link on the forum:
http://www.immigration.com/faq/prioretro.html

A spouse can take advantage of the other spouse's country of birth if priority date retrogression occurs or backlog exists. As an example, a husband is born in India. His labor cert is approved, but he is unable to file an I-485 because his priority date is not current. If his wife was born in Singapore (or any other country whose employment-based priority dates are not backed up), he can file 485 right away under Singapore quota of green cards.

I do not know how many people in the forum have knowledge or have asked their lawyer about this. I do not know whether USICS will automatically recongized the country of birth for dependent applicant or applicant need to inform USICS for this eligibiltiy.

Any one has any idea?

 

[TheRealCanadian]

I do not know whether USICS will automatically recongized the country of birth for dependent applicant or applicant need to inform USICS for this eligibiltiy.

I would never assume that USCIS is aware of your cross-chargeability, and would proactively inform them. If I didn't get acknowledgement, I'd go through my attorney and Congressman until I got that acknowledegement.

 

[haoyun04]

Thankyou!

Thank you, TheRealCanadian and UnitedNations

I would have been in the dark if I had not found this forum... Thanks for being around and sharing your suggestion/knowledge.

Have a good weekend!