How long does it take to apply for immigration 485?

You can get it in about 4 months at the earliest. In order to complete the I-485 application as soon as possible, you need to pay attention to the following questions:

1) The background information shall be complete:

Background information refers to passport, birth certificate of the applicant and spouse, marriage certificate and birth certificate of the applicant's children. If the applicant and spouse have previous divorce records, the applicant must prepare a divorce certificate. All certificates

Ming must have an English translator. Birth certificate is an important legal document. Although the passport also contains the applicant's birth information, it is still indispensable. You can use a copy of your birth certificate. If the applicant needs to apply

To obtain a birth certificate, the applicant should contact his relatives in China immediately. Generally speaking, 1 can be completed in 2 weeks.

2) Immigration documents should be complete:

Applicants and their families should sort out all immigration documents after coming to the United States, and prepare them when discussing with lawyers. Including I-94, I-20, OPT, H- 1/ H-4 conversion identity files and so on. All documents only need copies.

3) tax bill and W-2:

The tax bill and W-2 of the applicant in the past years after coming to the United States not only reflect the applicant's bonded record, but also show the applicant's work situation, which is an indispensable document in the I-485 application.

4)I- 140 ratification:

If I- 140 has been approved, please provide a copy of the approval letter. For the I- 140 application that has been submitted but not approved, the applicant can still ask the Immigration Bureau to speed up the trial. If the applicant fails to submit I- 140, he can submit both I- 140 application and I-485 application.

5) overstaying and illegal work:

If the applicant has had illegal residence and illegal work in the United States, the applicant must not hide it, and should discuss the solution with the lawyer in charge of the application. As our previous article introduced ("career migration")

Interstate 485:

Common immigration trial errors), there are some legal provisions that the average applicant does not understand, such as Immigration Law 245(k). According to the law, if an applicant has a history of working illegally in the United States,

Or illegally staying in the United States for no more than 180 days. As long as the applicant has not violated the immigration law since his last entry, his previous illegal work or illegal residence will be forgiven.

6) Work permit and US return permit:

While waiting for the approval of I-485, if the immigration progress goes backwards, the applicant's I-485 application may be shelved. In view of the above situation, the applicant should submit the application for work permit and re-entry permit at the same time as I-485. If the I-485 application is not approved in a short time, the work permit and re-entry permit will bring convenience to the applicant and his family.

7) Physical examination and photography:

I-485 application requires physical examination and photography. It's easier to take pictures, and the physical examination must pass a doctor approved by the Immigration Bureau. Applicants can find the physical examination doctor through the following link. According to our experience, some doctors can arrange physical examination soon, while others need several weeks. Applicants should arrange medical examination as soon as possible.