Is it faster to file I-130 and I-485 together from the start ?

[50 cool 50 0]

Was looking for some up to date information

Just putting together my I130 package here and was wondering in your oppinion is it faster to file I-130 and I-485 together from the start ?

or should i just send off the I-130 solo to get the ball rolling?

also i read somewhere that if you a spouse and parent of us citizen it may be possibel to get I-485 fee waived?

thanks everyone for you advice

[canadian_wife 1,822]

So are both of you in the US now?

I haven't heard of the waived fee for parent/spouse of a US citizen, do you have a source for that?

Good luck

Edited August 8, 2010 by canadian_wife

[Darnell 8,478]

OK - you've posted in a K-3 forum.

The I-485 isn't filed until someone wants to 'adjust status' - and usually -

that's filed in the USA, with the foreign spouse residing in the USA already.

If the foreign spouse is IN the USA with no intention or plan of leaving, then you can forget the K-3 visa,

and file for Adjustment of status, in toto - see http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

If the foreign spouse resides outside of the USA, then it's a standard I-130 filing to the lockbox in Chicago -

see http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Now, if instead, the foreign spouse CAME IN to the USA on a K-3 visa,

and 2 years have gone by, then you've missed the window to file for the Adjustment of status,

and is a good idea to file the I-130 and I-485 together, to the USA filing address (not a local USCIS office address)

IF the foreign spouse came in on a K-3 visa, and it's been less than 2 years, then is eligible to file Adjustment of Status - see http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

I guess I'm confused, muddled, as to what the foreign spouse's exact status IS, and what the USCitizen has filed, already. I'm certain my veil of confusion is easily lifted after you fill out your official VJ timeline, over at http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=61434

Edited August 8, 2010 by Darnell

[Darnell 8,478]

50 cool 50 - so - what did you decide, what did you learn ?

[Darnell 8,478]

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