Rod L
14h
Concurrent Filing?
Hello all,
I pretty much needed some clarification as I was a bit confused. Im a US citizen, I submitted forms I-130 & I-130A back in August 2024 on behalf of my wife who is in our home country and we’re still waiting for a response. I was looking at the form I-485 and was wondering if I can file it now even though she’s not in the USA or is that to be done after she gets approved and gets a visa.
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hi new 14h
I think I-485 form is for spouse who is in the US not outside
hi new 14h
Generally, you cannot file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, while residing outside the U.S. if you are the beneficiary of a pending Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. The I-485 is filed for adjustment of status, which typically requires the applicant to be physically present in the United States. If the I-130 petitioner is residing in the US, the beneficiary can potentially file the I-485 concurrently with the I-130 or while it's pending. However, if the beneficiary is residing outside the US, the I-130 must generally be approved, and then the process moves to consular processing, where the beneficiary applies for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.
Vishal Patel13h
You can file K3 visa and it’s free to file. It will make the process bit faster.
Dwight Mckie11h
no you can’t. only if wife was in usa
JD L4h
@Rod L I-485 is only for those already in the US.
however, like @Vishal Patel said, you can file for K-3 however there is an additional fee involved, it’s not free.
