OPT or I-765 which one is faster? I am F1 and got married

[mm2 0]

Hello,

1) My current status is F1 and I got married a couple of weeks ago. Now I am submitting my green card documents along with the I-765 form. I want to start working ASAP, and since I am finishing school this week, I want to know if I should apply also for OPT (Optional Practical Training) or, since I am submitting the I-765, my OPT request will be canceled. In the case I can do OPT, which one is faster? OPT or I-765? How long does it take to receive the permit?

2) For my greencard package, including I-130, i-484, i-864,etc... Do I have to send photos and copies of docs for each of the forms, or just one copy for the whole package? Does the check go with the package too?

Thank you very much

[Katherine93 30]

I believe even with OPT it takes up to 90 days. If you applied for I-765 with your AOS your OPT would be denied from I heard. I would suggest waiting for I-765 since it's free with your AOS package, while OPT costs $300+

I sent photos and copies of docs with each form as required. Wouldn't hurt...and the check should go with the package yes.

[bkp51 2]

Hello,

1) My current status is F1 and I got married a couple of weeks ago. Now I am submitting my green card documents along with the I-765 form. I want to start working ASAP, and since I am finishing school this week, I want to know if I should apply also for OPT (Optional Practical Training) or, since I am submitting the I-765, my OPT request will be canceled. In the case I can do OPT, which one is faster? OPT or I-765? How long does it take to receive the permit?

2) For my greencard package, including I-130, i-484, i-864,etc... Do I have to send photos and copies of docs for each of the forms, or just one copy for the whole package? Does the check go with the package too?

Thank you very much

My case is nearly similar to you. I called them about should I file both at same time. That representative told me that, filing i765 with i485 will do the job. No need to file OPT as final result will be GC EAD. So I have not filed opt. Just give a call and conform about it.

Set each and every form with require documents separately, to make their job easy. Give cover letter or document lists to each form. Send in bunch using big band or clip it forms separately. Provide them updated copy documents as given in form's instruction. Thats the best way to avoid RFE.

Keep "Check" on top of the related form, clipped with first page. Same with the passport pictures.

Best of luck

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My case is nearly similar to you. I called them about should I file both at same time. That representative told me that, filing i765 with i485 will do the job. No need to file OPT as final result will be GC EAD. So I have not filed opt. Just give a call and conform about it.

Set each and every form with require documents separately, to make their job easy. Give cover letter or document lists to each form. Send in bunch using big band or clip it forms separately. Provide them updated copy documents as given in form's instruction. Thats the best way to avoid RFE.

Keep "Check" on top of the related form, clipped with first page. Same with the passport pictures.

Best of luck

Thank you very much for your response, did you submit along with the I-130 an" affidavit of marriage by third party/affidavit of sworn" to prove that the marriage is real? I am submitting a copy of the marriage certificate a copy of the lease showing tenancy of common residency. Do I still need the third party letter?

[bkp51 2]

Thank you very much for your response, did you submit along with the I-130 an" affidavit of marriage by third party/affidavit of sworn" to prove that the marriage is real? I am submitting a copy of the marriage certificate a copy of the lease showing tenancy of common residency. Do I still need the third party letter?

We submitted following documents.

Marriage certificate Original

Copy of

Lease

Bank Statement Joint

Car & Insurance

one Utility Bills

Few Pictures

we have not submitted the one u thinking, for sure.