What is the current processing time for I-485?
8 to 14 months
What are the reasons for i-485 denial?
Top Reasons Your Green Card Might Be Denied
- Health Related. A medical exam report is required for admission as a lawful permanent resident.
- Criminal Related.
- Security Related.
- Public Charge.
- Immigration Violators.
- Failure to Meet Application Requirements.
- Failure to Attend Appointments.
- Denial of Underlying Visa Petition.
Do you have to file I-130 with I-485?
The I-130 Petition for Alien Relative is typically filed at the same time (concurrently) as the I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. This means that they do not need to wait in line to receive permanent residence; an immigrant visa is immediately available to them and there are no quotas.
Can I 485 be denied after I-130 is approved?
Answer: If your I-130 was approved but I-485 was denied, the USCIS officer probably determined that you were inadmissible for purposes of adjustment of status or did not meet all requirements for adjustment of status. Once an I-485 application is denied, USCIS may or may not send you a Notice to Appear (NTA).
How long does it take to get i-485 approved after Biometrics?
Many people expect to receive a response or next steps from the USCIS within a few weeks of their biometrics appointment. Unfortunately, the wait will be much longer than this. Typically, it can take anything between 5 and 10 months before you get a notice for your green card interview, for example.
Can I stay in the US while waiting for adjustment of status?
When you use AOS, you’ll be able to stay in the United States while your application is processed, even if your visa expires before your green card is approved. The alternative to AOS is consular processing, which is when you apply for a green card from outside the United States.
How much does it cost to file i485?
| If You Are… | Form Fee | Biometric Services Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Under 14 and not filing with the I-485 application of at least one parent | $1,140 | $0 |
| Age 14–78 | $1,140 | $85 |
| Age 79 or older | $1,140 | $0 |
| Filing Form I-485 based on having been admitted to the United States as a refugee | $0 | $0 |
Can my spouse stay in the US while I-130 is processed?
If you are a U.S. citizen, once you file Form I-130, your spouse is eligible to apply for a nonimmigrant K-3 visa. This will entitle him or her to come to the United States to live and work while the visa petition is pending. Your spouse may wait abroad for immigrant visa processing.