Tai wrote on 06/23/09 19:52:
> Hi, once the spousal I130 is approved, what's next? The I485
> and that's it? Or something else too? What's the current wait for a
> I485 (non china/india/high traffic area)?
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Tai
Is the sponsoring spouse a US citizen? Then an I-485 could actually have been
filed together with the I-130.
If the spouse is not a US citizen, the I-485 can only be filed when the Priority
Date is current according to the monthly Visa Bulletin.
Together with the I-485 or after it is filed, the applicant can file an EAD
(Employment Authorization Document) to be able to work, and AP (Advance Parole)
to travel abroad.
-Joe
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