L S
Sep 16, 2023
Follow-to-join within the US (non-consular) based on approved green card
- Spouse’s I-485 was approved last November.
- My I-485 was submitted based on spouse’s approved I-485/EB3 unskilled (instead of green card/spouse)
- Priority date is way back (2019)
-My I485 was filed early June and was approved last week (3 months). No interviews, no RFEs
So-called “following-to-join” because Spouse recently received green card and we married prior to filing the 485.
Wish everyone waiting on the priority date the best luck!
#follow-to-join #eb3 #unskilled
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Alex brown Sep 16, 2023
which documents did you submitted with I 485 application as a derivative? can I talk to you ? my case almost similar to yours.
L SSep 16, 2023
Every document showing my legal status within the US since my entry (797 notices, opt, i-20s) and of course Principal’s approval (I-140.485)/green card, and documents showing my relationship with Principal (marriage certificate, joint tax returns, etc.) I-693, and translated famil registry documents from home country (proof of birth).
Alex brown Sep 16, 2023
my I 485 still pending. can I apply for my wife as a derivative aplllicant now ? she is continue her f1 status since 2022 December and my PD will be current next month. Should I wait for I 485 approval for her application?
L SSep 16, 2023
If she doesn’t have any issues with her f1 status, yes she can file her 485 as soon as your PD becomes current, but I would recommend her maintaining her status if your case is complicated (with any possibility of getting rejected) and wait until yours get approved to apply for hers.
Alex brown Sep 16, 2023
For follow to join process, which form should I apply I 824 or I 485 for my wife ?
L SSep 18, 2023
i-485 if spouse is in the US and applying within the US
