I-485 Green Card | Process, Timeline and Steps

[@renansn]

This was a great video! Just got my i-140 approved, and found this video while doing researching to prepare for the next steps. Thanks for posting it in this amount of detail

[@xochitlcastrillo5835]

I applied for my I-485 on April 3, I received acceptance notice from USCIS a week later and on April 21, I received my biometrics appointment 🎉

[@MeetPraneet]

Congratulations!

[@FaresTabet]

Nice! Which category were you? Employment based?

[@xochitlcastrillo5835]

@@FaresTabet no family based . Wife of a U.S. citizen

[@reyadatshan3660]

Any update?

[@xochitlcastrillo5835]

@@reyadatshan3660 no now it says USCIS is actively reviewing my case I-485

[@cadeeb]

Great informative video. Thanks for taking the time and helping others.

[@himanshudhimar]

Thanks a lot. This is very informative. Learnt a lot. Thanks for sharing comments on what to watch out for.

[@aheat3036]

The Concurrent Filing “Estimated Time Until Case Decision” went up from 7 months to 10 months and this increase in processing time went up once before!… Any reason for this and what is the USCIS doing for all these months?… Is the file just sitting in a queue to be accepted and the Green Card mailed out because there’s a backlog or are they looking for reasons to reject the application?

[@MeetPraneet]

I think the wholesome reason is the load. In 2023 based on estimates USCIS processed around a million cases. More the backlog higher the processing time!

[@BromarieOlarte]

Thank you so much, this video is very informative and helpful.

[@MeetPraneet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ibrahimkarabayir8963]

Thank you so much for the video, it was very informative and helpful.

[@MeetPraneet]

Thank you so much!

[@FaresTabet]

Thank you for this, very informative

[@MeetPraneet]

Thank you!

[@dipakdkulkarni]

do you suggest filing I485 to be filled self or suggest going for an attorney?

[@HimuHridoy]

I apply my asylee based I 485 on February 23, but still I don’t get any receipt latter, I don’t know why, my lawyer told me I will get it 2-4 weeks, but still not getting this, can you tell me why it delay?

[@MeetPraneet]

It could be several reasons! One plausible reason could be the load of applications sorting. For some people it is taking around 6 weeks to get receipt.

[@rihaan201]

I'm lucky to find your channel . Thanks for information .🙏🏻❤

[@MeetPraneet]

Thank you so much!

[@seramarie1871]

Won the Diversity Lottery Visa and in the US now, should I send money first to USCIS first before applying for my Adjustment of Status? Thank you so much.

[@MeetPraneet]

I think you should contact an immigration attorney as I am not familiar with diversity lottery cases.

[@MohanChauhan]

How long does the FBI take to do background after fingerprinting?

[@MeetPraneet]

I am not sure about this!

[@lekharegmi4353]

Hey brother! I forgot to send the i864 with my parent's i485. Can I send it now with i485 recipe paper, or I have to wait RFE letter, Sometimes they denied without RFe notice

[@MeetPraneet]

I think replied. Please check my reply! All the best!

[@aftech7268]

We were never told to file a i485 we were told the greeen card will be sent in the mail after few weeks when my wife enters the US ! Her biometrics were done at the japanese empassy … before we came to the US , Its been a month since she has been in the US called USCIS and they told me to call Homeland security homeland security dont answer their phones

[@MeetPraneet]

Did you guys come on a Visa? I didn’t understand your question!

[@charlesburrell4233]

The Dominican Republic submitted my fiance medical exam on a CD. USCIS rejected the application for this reason. They will not look at a CD and you have to do the exam again. Terrible, so make sure to get a paper copy in your packet.

[@MeetPraneet]

Exactly! USCIS only accepts paper copies. In case of medical examination it has to be sealed as well!

[@ahsanejazali]

Hi Praneet, i wanted to ask that if we have a B1/B2 Visit Visa approved before which is valid for 5 years and then submit our i-140 for EB-2 NIW Green Card from outside USA and if that gets approved also then can we enter the USA with our still Valid Visit Visa and do this process of Adjustment of Status? I am asking this because you have named alot of visa's in your this video but you have not mentioned Visit Visa once, so can you confirm that this process can be done by entering on a visit visa as well?

[@kingcastle-q5j]

hi @MeetPraneet, I was on F1- opt 4 years ago and now on H1b. On all the forms for Marriage based green card should have to mention the Alien Number from OPT from 2020 or can I leave it blank?

[@MeetPraneet]

I think you have to. I did mention. Please consult with your immigration attorney.

[@ivantheterrible6099]

My case got denied after interview, I appeal it and now has been reopened. How long do I have to wait now? I received the new receipts for the reopen case. Thanks

[@MeetPraneet]

I am sure about this! Please consult your attorney!

[@syedsherazi7197]

Hey, my mother has entered USA on a visitor’s visa and her I-94 is valid till 04/22/2023. I have submitted an I-130 online for her and have got the I-130 receipt notice. I have mailed her I-485 application to USCIS which was delivered on March 15th. USCIS will issue me an I-485 Receipt notice once they start working on my mother’s I-485 application but that may take some time. My Question is, Will my mother be able to stay legally in USA after 04/22/2023 if she does not get the I-485 receipt notice till then. Thanks

[@MeetPraneet]

Great question Syed. I am not well versed with family based immigration. I would advise you to check with an attorney to make sure. All the best!

[@userz1985A]

Did you get the answer? Thats my question too.

[@shashikantdivekar7839]

Hello Praneet, Very useful channel. Thank you. My fiance's k1 viance visa processing was completed. She came to US. After marriage, we appled for her Green Card in 1st week of June. We received Receipt of our application and also letter for biometrics appointment. Do you know after Biometrics appointment how much time it takes for getting green card?

[@MeetPraneet]

For i485 it can take up year in some cases. It varies a lot. You can check the processing times here:egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

[@shashikantdivekar7839]

@@MeetPraneet Thank you very much Sir.

[@nirixana1]

I worked in different field to the endeavor… will there be any problem???

[@senait7876]

Thank you for information ,can you tell me required documents for form i 485 and payment pls? , thank you

[@juliovm1967]

What would happen to my Combo Card if my I-485 is "administratively closed" due to the unavailability of visas for 4th preference Special Immigration at the time of filing and fees refunded? Can I still use the Combo Card to travel abroad, or is it automatically cancelled?

[@MeetPraneet]

This is very specific EB-4 question. As the category is being stopped, please consult your attorney as soon as possible.

[@jeffymathew5190]

What happens if you lose your job while your waiting? Also could you travel during the time?

[@MeetPraneet]

Great question! If you are waiting for I485 adjustment then you will be status until your case been adjudicated. You should not travel unless you have your AP which is advance parole.

[@yaredbezu6861]

Now it’s been 5 years waiting for my green card. I check online every time it just tell me my case still processing. What action should I take?

[@MeetPraneet]

Dear Yared, If it’s been 5yrs since you filed your I486 then first to check is if your PD is current or not. Also you should contact your local congressman’s office for help.

[@LEESHUN-l5w]

I submit my case on January 2023 and received a letter for reference of evidence in October 05, 2023. How much take time for final decision please.

[@MeetPraneet]

From RFE to decision it can be up to 2-3 months. Again it varies from case to case. All the best!

[@nallasamypalanisamy]

Hi, Thanks for your videos! I filled I-485 EB1B on December,08,2022!But after 3 months still I could not get EAD????Your thoughts?

[@MeetPraneet]

When was your fingerprinting? Also sometimes USCIS might just adjudicate your I485 so hopefully you will have news soon!

[@chucksman2623]

hi praneet my son lives in the uk i130 was approved 10mth ago I want my son to continue the process here in the usa using the i485 he is 22yrs will he av access to school..ssn...added to my medical or allow to work whilst waiting

[@MeetPraneet]

First question would be if he is a UK citizen and as his immigration petition is with USCIS I m not sure if he may travel to USA. I think it will be best to consult with an immigration attorney.

[@sandeep7yadav]

Getting I-485J supplement form from employer is compulsory to file the I-485 ?

[@camilabeckar3901]

Very helpful thank you ✨

[@MeetPraneet]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@jamescampbell6519]

I love America

[@mk6022]

I sent my paperwork to Nebraska service center via USPS priority mail. They received it couple days later on June 17 2024 and I kid you not they printed out the reciept notices the very next day on the 18th and just 3days later the notices were in my mailbox. I guess now, as of July 2, am waiting for my biometrics appointment for my I-765.

[@Renee.7]

Hey I mailed my application to Nebraska Center, too. Did you get your biometrics appointment scheduled?

[@MeetPraneet]

Biometrics appointments can take time. For me it was 30 days after receipt notice

[@Roz598]

Can i change from post doc research to lecturer for approved i140 and continue to publish papers? Will my i485 be approved

[@MeetPraneet]

I think your job code and responsibilities should not deviate from the job on which you got your i140 approved. Please consult an immigration attorney.

[@ursulaluntadila1813]

How l long it take to receipt the receipt notice after applying

[@MeetPraneet]

2-6 weeks as of now!

[@anupchaudhuri6115]

Thank you for yr info I had my Biometric done got EAD ADVANCE PAYROLL APPROVED BUT SUDDENLY GOT MAIL CURRENTLY WE PAUSE YOUR CASE VIEW VISA NO IS NOT AVAILABLE. I AM UNDER EB2 KINDLY CAN U TELL ME AFTER ALL STAGES WHY THEY PAUSE. IT HAD HAPPENED LAST 12th of DEC .I131 WAS APPROVED IN OCT 3OTH

[@MeetPraneet]

This happens when your Priority date has retrogressed. This means a VISA number is not available for you at the moment. Nothing to worry about. USCIS will start processing your case once you PD becomes current

[@ajaydev7764]

Should I file for premium processing? My PD is Feb 26, 2024 under EB1C from India

[@Mercyvlogs72]

Hi we are under EB2 and having current priority date our biometrics are submitted and we got EAD cards also we filed for green card on October 23 rd and we got EAD cards in December 2023 after that nothing when do we get green card any suggestions on this

[@MeetPraneet]

Dear Mercy, if your PD is current with respect to visa bulletin then USCIS will adjudicate your case soon. It takes 5-8 months atleast to get the GC adjudication. All the best

[@Mercyvlogs72]

@@MeetPraneet Thank you very much for the reply sir

[@merryshah675]

Thank you so much for video.What are the options for an aged out child of an F4 category parent,who was included in original approved application but is now more than 21 years,who wants to join his parent in USA?

[@MeetPraneet]

I think for this you should contact an immigration attorney but from my understanding he/she will have to get a VISA and then apply for GC. Please confirm with attorney.

[@jahanvikalra]

Thanks for uploading these kind of videos. We have i140 approved march 2023 and i130 applied . Can we file i485 for adjustment of status . We have H1B approved can v visit after filing i485.thanks

[@marinafranca9871]

Hi! My priority date is Feb 3 2023 for I 140 and I 1485. My status here I94 ends in Dez 2 2024, after 7 years in L1. Do you think I will need to go out of the country to complete my application? It’s on premium, but the PD still in January 15th and lawyers are saying that might not move till October. If the visa bulletin move in mid September, Do you think I will have time enough to wait for adjustment of status until my I94 ends in dezember ? Thank you!!

[@oleesarkaar6377]

I get approved on i 360 and I filled i 485 can you please tell me about this case

[@MeetPraneet]

I will need more information on when you filed and are biometrics taken etc. to provide information

[@Karuna6966joshi]

Hello sir I want to know that my spouse is a us citizen so he have to fill I- 485 form or it will come directly for my green card???? Please help me regarding my case.

[@xochitlcastrillo5835]

If you’re I-130 was approved then you have to apply for the I-485.

[@Karuna6966joshi]

@@xochitlcastrillo5835 can we apply for form i 485 from usa? And one more question I want to ask is that what can we to do to change address in USCIS?

[@MeetPraneet]

If you are in US then you can file I485 or AOS. If you are outside of US then you will have to go through consular processing. Address change can be done from USCIS website instructions

[@Karuna6966joshi]

Hello sir can you tell me about entry level jobs in California if you know something about that???

[@rohitkudu78]

Bhai i got my marriage based advance parol on work permit but i have asylum withdrawal panding so can i travel home country my case is not in immigration court shoud i withdrawal my asylum case

[@MeetPraneet]

I think it is best to contact an immigration attorney!

[@mahmoodrashid2675]

Fact remains once you apply I-585 your valid B1/B2 visa stands cancelled. Logically it seems true isn't it

[@MeetPraneet]

If your I-485 is in processing then you should not travel in and out of country until you are on h-1b or L-1

[@kashiffazal4549]

I have B1/B2 Visa and my LC is under process - Once the LC is approved and submit the I-140 (still outside the US). When my PD is current so i can travel to USA on my B1/B2 Visa then file the I-485 ?

[@ahsanejazali]

I have the same question, did you get any clarity on that? please tell me too

[@John2023london]

Im UK citizen here on Esta Visa visiting USA from 10 Year's . my brother filled I-130 in December 2023 And got approved 15 days and received a letter asking me to fill up I-485 . And im already in USA And i want to fill the I-485 and go to the uk and wait there .. come back when i was needed As uk citizen its easy to come back .. please give me advice on my plan 🙏 thanks 😊

[@MeetPraneet]

I think you can go back to UK and then file a NVC which is equivalent to i-485 when staying outside of US

[@ArslanAshrafGujjar902]

How to b1/b2 converted by I-485 please tell me I have b1/b2 to visa I’m outside USA tell me About thanku 😊

[@MeetPraneet]

If you have B1/B2 VISA then you cannot file for I485 or Adjustment of Status until your EB-1 A or EB-2 NIW I-140 is approved. Also, you can come to US on a non immigrant VISA like H-1B to pursue your GC journey.

[@nazrinanizar]

@meetpraneet I have B1/B2 visa and my brother is ready to sponsor me. If I go inside USA, can I file I-485 directly? Or are there any other steps? Could you please explain me this. Will be a great help Thanks in advance

[@josephkollie4065]

This was the most helpful video. Thank you.

[@MeetPraneet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ManjeetSingh-wt7on]

I want to know about f4 category visa for india, my priority date is june 2007,am indian, please guide me

[@MeetPraneet]

I can check and make a video. F4 Final action date is 15 December 2005

[@NidhiSharma-gb1hp]

Always valuable thanks

[@MeetPraneet]

Thank you so much!

[@SwatiSharma-kl9ih]

Hi… my i 485 form says that i need to submit a sealed copy of marriage certificate which the immigration has to open. But i am unable to get that copy from the court or state capitol. They said that they don’t provide the sealed marriage certificate. I need it to prove that i got married within 90 days of coming to US. What should i do? From where i will get the sealed copy? Someone please help me

[@MeetPraneet]

If you were married in US, then please get in touch with an immigration attorney. They might be able to help.

[@nikhilrz]

Is it I130 or 140 ??

[@MeetPraneet]

I am talking about I-485 (Adjustment of Status)

[@babatundeom4008]

Thanks for your videos, they have been very useful. Please Can someone on F2 file for EB1-A

[@MeetPraneet]

Great question. I am not sure about it as F2 does not have intent to immigrate. Please consult an attorney.

[@nippuhundal2845]

Hello sir I was granted withholding of removal 16 years back ..and my vawa got approved in may 2022..and i filed motion to reopen in September 2022 ,my spouse was citizen .how long will this process take ..I filed vawa and green card same time in 2017

[@MeetPraneet]

I am not well versed with Vawa applications. Please consult an attorney for best possible advice

[@balwindersanghera8110]

Thanks for sharing excellent information about immigration 🙏

[@MeetPraneet]

Thank you so much!

[@shashankshah8086]

I have Green card i m Surrender know i apply for?

[@MeetPraneet]

Please consult an immigration attorney!

[@ethioittutorial6005]

I had to wait about 4 years after interview….it was very challenging to wait this long

[@MeetPraneet]

I know waiting is the most difficult part. Happy that you are done with the process.

[@farrukhakhtar1185]

what ?????

[@srikanthtammina7627]

if i-485 is denied by USCIS ... should I need to start from filing I-140 process ?

[@MeetPraneet]

No, your I140 stands approved. However it will depend on the reason of denial and if it is related to I140. Please consult an immigration attorney.

[@AliAbdullah-oq5kq]

I want to go to american freedom and family members and friends and relatives and clans payments by charities comition please help me with this issue and I will be grateful for your help please help