Can I file I-130 online? And send i-485 in mail?

[Joe30 17]

Hi guys, wondering if I can do 130 online and mail in 485? Does it make More sense? 

[Chancy 6,240]

2 hours ago, Joe30 said:

wondering if I can do 130 online and mail in 485? Does it make More sense? 

 

Yes, you can, but not much benefit over mailing everything together.

 

Anyway, here are posts from other members who did what you're asking about --

 

 

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

2 hours ago, Joe30 said:

Hi guys, wondering if I can do 130 online and mail in 485? Does it make More sense? 

Of course, you can. I read on a different forum/platform of two cases/people who did just that. The I-130 was processed and approved within a month, maybe a month and a half. One case in particular received the NOA for the I-130 about a week after filing online. 

 

It's all up to you. What I can tell you is that it is likely very nice to walk into your I-485 interview with the I-130 already approved. 

 

But again, it is all up to you. It seems like there may be an advantage to doing so. This is, of course, my humble observation. 

 

Best wishes.

[Skyman 310]

On 5/18/2021 at 12:05 PM, Joe30 said:

Hi guys, wondering if I can do 130 online and mail in 485? Does it make More sense? 

That's what I did.  Seems you are able to do more online if you file that way.  Also, the PD for the 485 is the same as the 130 even though filed later.