Form I-485

L-1 to GC

10 years ago By Chief Editor

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I am on L-1 visa until 2015, according to my employer's attorney the I-140 form was already approved, now my employer does not want to continue with the I-485 form process (because they don't want to pay attorney's fees) and will not release any information related to my case, do I have any chance to continue with the GC process by myself? Or will I be facing deportation at the L-1 visa expiration date?

There is no problem with you paying the I-485 fees. But the employer must be involved to the extent that they need to provide a (truthful) letter evidencing continuity of your employment.

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Guestbook Entry for Irtaza, United States

11 years ago By Anonymous (not verified)

Name

Irtaza

Country

United States

State

Viriginia

Comment

Hi, My GC process is being handled by My Rajiv Khanna's Office and I would say that Mr Khanna is very professional in answering the queries whatsoever. My experience with him and his team has been very pleasant.

Chart for all Employment - Based I-485 Pending Inventory

11 years ago By Editor

All Employment-Based I-485 Inventory pending at the Service Centers and Field Offices as of 01/3/ 2013

Immigrant Petition and R-1 Visa

11 years ago By Chief Editor

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I am currently in the U.S. on an R-1 visa. Can I file my immigrant petition and my petition to adjust status to that of permanent resident at the same time?

No. Religious workers are not permitted to file Form I-360 (immigrant petition) concurrently with Form I-485 (petition to adjust status to permanent resident). You must wait until your I-360 is approved before you can file you Form I-485.

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Multiple I-140 Approvals and Linking to I-485

11 years ago By Chief Editor

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When there are multiple I-140 approvals, how do you link the appropriate approval to the pending I-485 petition?

If an I-485 is already pending, a newly approved I-140 can be linked to it by sending a written request to the USCIS. Include all information and relevant copies to clearly explain the transfer of the I- 485 petition to a different I-140 approval.

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Procedure for Filing the I-824

11 years ago By Chief Editor

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What is the procedure for filing the I-824?

The I-824 needs to be filed concurrently. Once the I-485 approval is done, the I-824 must be adjudicated. Any further delays should be reported to USCIS.

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I-140 Expedite requests

11 years ago By Chief Editor

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What is the process for I-140 expedite requests?

Expedite requests are received through the USCIS NCSC customer service number. In cases of emergency where an AP is required, an INFOPASS appointment will be made possible at the local office. Usually, for expedite issues on I-485 applications for religious workers, the biometrics takes about 14 to 30 days. The lockbox, on the other hand, takes seven to ten days to issue a receipt.

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I-485 Filed While Applicant is Outside United States

11 years ago By Chief Editor

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Can an I-485 (Adjustment of Status) application be filed while the applicant is outside the United States?

No. It is required that the applicant be on U.S. soil when the application is submitted. For those applying from outside the United States, Consular Processing would be in order.

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Evidence of Legal Permanent Resident Status

11 years ago By Chief Editor

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If a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) needs proof of LPR status, USCIS provides an ADIT stamp in the passport.This is not done often because the card is usually manufactured and delivered very quickly for newly approved applicants. However, for those in removal proceedings, the ADIT stamp is still needed.For those without passports and for those with expired passports, in the past, USCIS issued the ADIT stamp and a seal on an I-94 card to which a photo of the LPR was attached. Has there been a change to this process?Can an attorney with a G-28 attend with an INFOPASS on behalf of the client for ADIT stamp issuance? Is there any requirement for the client to be physically present?Does it make a difference if the LPR has been ordered by an Immigration Judge to be removed but an Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is still pending? (The person is still an LPR until the BIA decision).

There have been no changes to this policy. USCIS does not issue ADIT stamps routinely as the applicant should be receiving I-551s within several weeks.

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Expedited Advanced Parole

11 years ago By Chief Editor

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An applicant whose Form I-131 is filed and currently pending at a USCIS Service Center may go to a local office to apply for an expedited Advance Parole in case of an emergency. Have there been any changes to the process in which the applicant presents a copy of the receipts for the I-131 (and the underlying applications), documentation proving the emergency, filing fee, and two photos?

There has been no change to this policy. USCIS requires documentary evidence of the emergent situation, as well as supporting documentation indicating that the applicant has a pending application.

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