Nischal U
Jun 13, 2025
what kind of prep should I do for I485 filing with dependent?
Category: EB3 Professionals, Rest of World
PD: Aug10, 2023
Status: I140 approved; waiting my PD to be current
I’m expecting to file I-485 with dependent by the end of 2026 (considering worst case scenario). What kinds of documentation we should do about our relationship from now so that there’s ease during I-485?
Background about us:
I and my girlfriend have been living together for last 12 months. However, she doesn’t have name in our lease. At the end of this month, we are planning to get married at county court house. After that, we will add her name to lease and open joint account. She’s in F1 visa and goes to school. Unfortunately, my employer’s health insurance does not meet criteria to waiver her schools insurance requirements. So, I cannot add her to my insurance.
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Lawfully UserJun 13, 2025
From my understanding, since your spouse will be a derivative in your work-based application, it doesnt require as many evidences of bona-fide marriage as it would in a marriage based application (like lease, joint accounts, same insurance). Main thing you need is proof of marriage which will be the marriage certificate. And of course proof of legal status for her. Do check with other resources though. Good luck!
Nischal UJun 15, 2025
Thank you
