Q: After our lawyer let us down me and my US citizen husband decided to do it ourselfs. I am currently in America.
Ive already submitted the I-130, change of status form. It is still being reviewed according to USCIS. I would like to know if i can go ahead and submit the next form, the I-485, while still waiting for the response from the first form. I want to save some waiting time as ive been here two years without being able to work or travel. Thank you
A: I'm sorry to hear that your attorney let you down. I would recommend you at least do a free consultation with another attorney to make sure you haven't been poorly advised by this previous attorney. You could then also confirm that it is ok to file for Adjustment of Status (I-485 and other forms) while your I-130 is being processed. Technically though, you can file for Adjustment of Status based on marriage to a US Citizen while your I-130 is being processed. You will have to reference the pending petition in your I-485 application so that they link the two. Best wishes!
A: You may do that. Do you still have your I-130 Notice of Action with the receipt number?
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