I chose to do it in two steps..any advantage or disadvantage ? I just sent the I 130..how long is the processing time

[Freedove7 17]

Hi guys ! so I chose to do this in two steps.I sent the I 130 yesterday (Jan 20th)... When will I get an aproval letter ? Does USCIS instruct you on the next steps or do I just send the adjustment of status package after I get the notice of action or approval for the I 130 ? And for those who dont know,im in the US and will be adjusting here.

Edited January 21, 2012 by Freedove7

[Penguin_ie 5,995]

what are you adjusting from?

[payxibka 10,047]

Hi guys ! so I chose to do this in two steps.I sent the I 130 yesterday (Jan 20th)... When will I get an aproval letter ? Does USCIS instruct you on the next steps or do I just send the adjustment of status package after I get the notice of action or approval for the I 130 ? And for those who dont know,im in the US and will be adjusting here.

no, without the i-485 they will assume a visa. you did it wrong by doing it in two steps. you have severely delayed your process

[Mr&Mrs 0]

Hi guys ! so I chose to do this in two steps.I sent the I 130 yesterday (Jan 20th)... When will I get an aproval letter ? Does USCIS instruct you on the next steps or do I just send the adjustment of status package after I get the notice of action or approval for the I 130 ? And for those who dont know,im in the US and will be adjusting here.

i did the same thing last year january and did not get an approval until august. you did it the long my friend. now im waiting on an approval on AOS that i sent in october. the way it works is like standing in line for milk as an example, when you get to the front of the line and only ask for the glass and now u have to go at the back of the line and wait for the milk next. it would be a lot quicker if you just ask for both glass and milk at the same time..... best of luck too you.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Once you get your NOA1 (receipt of initial acceptance) in a few days, you can send in the I-485 package and documents with a copy of the NOA1 from the I-130, and they will match them up and turn it into a concurrent case (you want this). There are zero advantages to separating the process, and only disadvantages. It will make the process around a year instead of a few months.

[Freedove7 17]

Once you get your NOA1 (receipt of initial acceptance) in a few days, you can send in the I-485 package and documents with a copy of the NOA1 from the I-130, and they will match them up and turn it into a concurrent case (you want this). There are zero advantages to separating the process, and only disadvantages. It will make the process around a year instead of a few months.

I did it in two steps because I didnt have all of the money for the medical exam and AOS application .I wanted to get something started.How is it a disdavantage if I could send the AOS anytime after getting the notice of action? Say I send the AOS 2-3 months from now,when should I expect to have my greencard in hand ?

[Freedove7 17]

i did the same thing last year january and did not get an approval until august. you did it the long my friend. now im waiting on an approval on AOS that i sent in october. the way it works is like standing in line for milk as an example, when you get to the front of the line and only ask for the glass and now u have to go at the back of the line and wait for the milk next. it would be a lot quicker if you just ask for both glass and milk at the same time..... best of luck too you.

Why didnt you send the AOS application after receiving the receipt notice from them ? Dont they send it within a few weeks of receiving the I 130 ?

[Freedove7 17]

no, without the i-485 they will assume a visa. you did it wrong by doing it in two steps. you have severely delayed your process

Well I could adjust anytime after receiving the receipt notice right ? Why will they assume a visa when my application states that my husband is a US citizen and that I live in the US ?

what are you adjusting from?

Lets just say I have a legal status,a social security number and work authorization lol

[Penguin_ie 5,995]

*** moving from AOS from Family to AOS from Work, Tourist etc visa as OP did not seem to come in on a K1 ****

[bste3 0]

Well I could adjust anytime after receiving the receipt notice right ? Why will they assume a visa when my application states that my husband is a US citizen and that I live in the US ?

Lets just say I have a legal status,a social security number and work authorization lol

You are uninformed on how this process works, and seem to have a bad attitude against those here trying to help. PS. The visa you entered on is quite relevant here. Not sure why you felt it so necessary to be a smart #### about it.

Edited January 24, 2012 by bste3

[Freedove7 17]

You are uninformed on how this process works, and seem to have a bad attitude against those here trying to help. PS. The visa you entered on is quite relevant here. Not sure why you felt it so necessary to be a smart #### about it.

Wow.You're the only one on here who has ever noticed my "bad attitude." I have posted on here many times and appreciate all of the helpful advice that I received.How is trying to clarify something by asking questions a bad attitude? And can you please tell me what visa I entered on because I dont remember requiring one 18 years ago lol. Lastly,I dont believe I am uninformed about the process.Ive been dealing with immigration for about a decade now.I know that I was able to send the I 130 and the AoS package all together but I didnt have enough money to do so.I wanted to get the process started ,however,so I went ahead and sent the I130.It's fine if it takes a little longer than if I had sent everything together.I have a social sec. # and work authorization....Im sorry ,what was your advice again ?

[Freedove7 17]

*** moving from AOS from Family to AOS from Work, Tourist etc visa as OP did not seem to come in on a K1 ****

You're right .I didnt come here on a k-1.I came to the U.S. almost two decades ago.Im adjusting from TPS.

[graduate 1]

I also came here a decade ago and i have a social etc. Just adjusting my status. I was also informed to do them together and not separately as doing them together is quicker and is less of r headache. So i listened and now i have the money to do both. Good luck.

[Freedove7 17]

I also came here a decade ago and i have a social etc. Just adjusting my status. I was also informed to do them together and not separately as doing them together is quicker and is less of r headache. So i listened and now i have the money to do both. Good luck.

How is it less of a headache ? Can someone please explain?? I could adjust anytime after I receive the notice of receipt which I expect to get in just a few short weeks..Anyhow,im in no rush to get the greencard.Everything happens right on time.Plus I have a social security number and I am authorized to work ....no rush ;-)

[Freedove7 17]

Once you get your NOA1 (receipt of initial acceptance) in a few days, you can send in the I-485 package and documents with a copy of the NOA1 from the I-130, and they will match them up and turn it into a concurrent case (you want this). There are zero advantages to separating the process, and only disadvantages. It will make the process around a year instead of a few months.

This is the best reply that I received from this post.Thank you