I485 and I601 filed concurrently

[Noodler 5]

I filed my i485 and i601 concurrently in April 2023.

 

I never attended an interview or got any change of status on my 485 but was fortunate to get my 601 approved on 12/5. I haven’t heard anything on my 485 but I do know it is at the field office.

 

I can’t seem to find any examples of this or what the next steps are and timing. Anyone have any insight on next steps or timeline?

[Family 4,065]

42 minutes ago, Noodler said:

I filed my i485 and i601 concurrently in April 2023.

 

I never attended an interview or got any change of status on my 485 but was fortunate to get my 601 approved on 12/5. I haven’t heard anything on my 485 but I do know it is at the field office.

 

I can’t seem to find any examples of this or what the next steps are and timing. Anyone have any insight on next steps or timeline?

Congratulations on waiver approval .  The speed of it makes me think it was for exemption to COVID vax..

Was it for an inadmissibility ?

 

Either way..you can start prodding USCIS and bring attention to the I-485 by :

1. Upload approval of I-601 to your online I-485 case as supplementary evidence 

2. Mail a paper copy to address /service center on most recent receipt notice of I-485

3. Call USCIS and request an expedite if you have a qualifying hardship ( possible job loss ..or see list ).

4, Have USC spouse  ask congressman for help

 

None of the above is a requirement..just helps at times

 

[Noodler 5]

It was for misrepresentation and an old possession of marijuana charge from the 90s. I did have a non immigrant waiver previously on my O1 visa.

 

1 - uploaded it 45 days ago when approved.

 

2 - haven’t done that but my 485 is at the FO. Should I send there?

 

3 - have tried for work permit and travel but not for 485. I am going to try that though and see if it gives them a nudge.

 

4 - tried congressmen and they got a templated response.

 

thank you for the suggestions. Is it normal with an AOS that 601 gets approved without even having any interaction on 485? I was told 601 approved by NBC and my 485 is at FO.

[Family 4,065]

33 minutes ago, Noodler said:

It was for misrepresentation and an old possession of marijuana charge from the 90s. I did have a non immigrant waiver previously on my O1 visa.

 

1 - uploaded it 45 days ago when approved.

 

2 - haven’t done that but my 485 is at the FO. Should I send there?

 

3 - have tried for work permit and travel but not for 485. I am going to try that though and see if it gives them a nudge.

 

4 - tried congressmen and they got a templated response.

 

thank you for the suggestions. Is it normal with an AOS that 601 gets approved without even having any interaction on 485? I was told 601 approved by NBC and my 485 is at FO.

That is superb timeline for I-601..good to hear you persisted w theO 1

 

Since you already have the EAD.and AP….expediting the I-485 is a bit nuanced  ..a specific need /urgency Example  a pilot needs LPR status ..certain govt contracts /contacts for security clearance (?) 

Not sure what applies to you , but try if need qualifies.  The general rule is imminent loss of job/work/ economic loss…

 

Sometimes …it happens that cases get “stuck” in black hole of inactivity..but you’ve kept on top , so no fear of that.  Since they gone digital ,  waiver approval likely reached the FO and your file 

 

 

 

Edited January 18 by Family

[Noodler 5]

I haven’t got AP or EAD they are just saying received as of April 14. I tried expedite and didn’t get anywhere.

 

 

[Noodler 5]

Have you ever heard the term hot background check. I called up to inquire about 485 and they told me a hot background check was requested for my 485 in the same day my 601 was approved 

[Family 4,065]

16 hours ago, Noodler said:

Have you ever heard the term hot background check. I called up to inquire about 485 and they told me a hot background check was requested for my 485 in the same day my 601 was approved 

I have not heard of “ hot”…but definitely heard creative doozies from tier 1 agents.

 

Changed circumstances warrant new requests for expedite..review criteria and try again for EAD/AP expedite. 
If previous expedite was denied , hopefully you appealed ( simple email ) the denial and know specific reasons .

 

Anyway , pending background checks do not hinder approval of EAD..so keep trying 

[Family 4,065]

You can also try getting infopass for a trip to local Field Office and some human contact . ..
Not sure what will get you an Infopass ..but urgent need to travel used to work.