Bronx, NY asked in Immigration Law for New York

Q: Hello. How can I ask for my I 485 to be joint to my I 130? What are some reason that can be done

I file I 130 for my wife but didn’t no I could send both I 485 and I 130. I keep reading that it’s possible I can ask for the I 485 to be joint to the I 130 it’s that possible? Please give me some details

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Sheri A Benchetrit
Sheri A Benchetrit
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

A: If you are a US Citizen, then you can sponsor your wife and file both the I 130 and the I 485 at the same time. If you did not do this, then an I 485 can be filed after the I 130 as long as you include a copy of the I 130 Receipt notice and a cover letter with an explanation.

In order to make certain that you are doing it right, I suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney to guide you through the process.

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