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Matt B
Feb 5, 2025
Filing I-485 and I-130 Together or Renewing Work Permit?
Hello, I am currently in the process of EB-3 Unskilled, and I already have a pending I-485. However, I am now marrying a U.S. citizen and want to adjust my status through marriage. My main question is: Should I file the I-485 and I-130 together (concurrent filing), or can I request to transfer my current I-485 to the new marriage-based process? I’ve heard that filing the I-130 separately may take longer, but I also don’t want to pay the I-485 fees again. Additionally, I need to renew my Work Permit (EAD). If I proceed with the renewal, should I send a letter to USCIS stating that my adjustment of status will now be based on marriage? Another concern: Can my current officer expedite my I-130 if I file it separately? I have already completed all steps of my EB-3 process, including the interview, and the only reason I didn’t receive my Green Card was the Visa Bulletin backlog. In this case, would I need to go through another interview for the marriage-based process? Has anyone been in a similar situation or has recommendations on the best strategy to speed up the process?
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P S
Feb 5, 2025
NVC filing and Financial sponsorship.
NVC filing and sponsorship I am a dual citizen of US and Canada, I moved to US last year in September with a new position, so apparently I have income in US only from September 2024-December 2024 which shows that I don’t qualify to sponsor however I was continuously employed in Canada before moving to US, and I do have good savings(USD) and investments in mutual funds(in Canadian dollars). Also my current position I make good amount. However my attorney insisting on getting an additional sponsor which I could but I don’t want to rely on. What is the best case here how should I navigate this; also my attorney insisting on wage transcripts and tax transcripts from IRS which I don’t understand, I met IRS agent in person they have repeatedly told me that wage transcript is nothing but W-2 and tax transcript you can use 1040 (that’s what my CPA told me). I don’t want to delay my processing for waiting on all of these documents and more importantly I have WOM prose pending too which I have to file my answer by March, initially I filed to seek relief in filing of I130 which was delayed, and I want to file in the court to retain jurisdiction to oversee the process while my application at NVC and consulate for any potential delays that I may see. So how do I navigate this financial sponsorship thing.
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