TPS to GC (PERM-I140-I485) TimeLine
Hi All,
Saathi haru afu le TPS batein GC sama ko process ko barein share gari dinu paryu (TimieLine)
PWD & Advertisiemnt process is completed and PERM is also completed recently (EB3).
Before I am F1 status and then switch to TPS status. I have never been to Out of status.
Abha I140 and I485 concurently file garna lage ko chu. It is better to file sperately or combine and How long it will take time to approve for both application. During filing I have to be aware of any documents or situation.
Since TPS is going to terminate next year June24,2019. It would be very tight schedule.
Saathi haru le afnu recent experience share gari dinu paryu
Thank you
Threads related to TPS I am putting link down below might helpful
http://sajha.com/sajha/html/index.cfm?forum=2&ThreadID=120303
http://sajha.com/sajha/html/index.cfm?forum=2&ThreadID=120303
http://blog.cyrusmehta.com/2018/01/potential-adjustment-of-status-options-after-the-termination-of-tps.html
https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/tps-to-eb3-with-no-h1b-possible--3155965.html
https://www.immigration.net/2018/06/28/five-options-tps-holders-have-to-remain-in-the-united-states-when-tps-ends/
My PERM took about 3 months as well. Approved in June.
I recently (late August) filed for I-140 and 485 and concurrently. I am not aware of any such quota though.
My suggestion is to apply I-140 in premium processing. Mine got approved in 10 cal days.
sm5275, congratulations on your 140 approval!!
I am also filing 140 as premium. But lawyer ne nai bhanya September ko sakiyo rey. October maa matra file garna milcha rey aba 485 chai.
Did you file for an EAD with your 485 application? I don't know what your status is. I am on TPS and since my current EAD expires in June next year, it would make more sense if we filed for an EAD along with 485 as well.
@StatusPidit, Thank you, and good luck to you as well.
Yes, both EAD and Travel Document. I am on H1 but my wife is on TPS. So, she is in a similar situation as yours.
does anyone know how long its usually taking for regular i40 filed these days? I see USCIS shows 3.5 - 6 for TSC and 5 - 7 months for NSC.
@ sm5257
If you get change could list out the document you have submitted for the I140- I485
@ StatusPidit
Soon you are also going to file I140- I485. Please list out the document you are going to submit.
Thank you.
bakakallu brother,
I have no clue what documents I am filing for I-140. Yo week file garney ho. But mero tyo sab kaa sab kaam lawyer le herchha bro. So, I don't really get to know ke ke file garyo bhanera. Maile uni haru laai sab chaaiyaa docs deko chhu. One thing I remember is they sent me a form to write my name and address in Nepali language.
@bakakallu
I-140 is filed by employer based on the approved PERM so you don't need to submit any documents except you have to sign the original PERM. Whatever documents was required for I-140 you might have submitted at the time of PERM filing.
I-485 has a few document requirements. You can check Instructions for Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status or following links: -
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-485instr.pdf
@bakakallu, hope this helps.
I-140
- Passport - bio and signature pages
- All degree/diploma, transkripts
- Experience letter from your past employers
- Current and previous U.S Visa
- Recent I-94
- All current and previous immigration paperwork(I-20, I-797 approval notices, EADs)
I-485
- Birth Certificate - from Nepal(a standard letter from VDC/Municipality stating the date, place and parents)
- Proof of Marriage (if applicable)
- All pages of your current and any previous Passport.
- All immigration docs - same as I-140
- Medical Exam - I-693
- Photographs - 6 PP photos if you apply for both EAD and TD
If recently married(less than 2 years), additional docs
- Joint utility bills, phone bills, credit card statements
- Joint bank statements
- Joint tax returns
- Joint lease agreements
- Marriage photographs
- Affidavits from friends/family testifying details about how you met/marriage ceremony
You'll also need 5 years of your employment(US and Nepal) and residence history.
Also addresses from Nepal if you have lived in multiple locations
Note: these are the docs I needed. But, it will depend on your lawyer too. I recommend you get a list from them for each form.
Last edited: 20-Sep-18 03:47 PM
Hello sm5275 brother,
Thanks a lot for that detailed info. For birth certificate, how did you do? Also, did you have to translate it into English and get it attested from a lawyer in Nepal? I need to order one as well, since I don't have it handy.
Thanks!
To add for birth certificate,
Nowadays birth certificate is provided in both Nepali and English by wada. If not then one has to go to kitab Khana, babahar Mahal for translation and attestation.
Also you need affadivit of support from parents( Father & Mother) to support your birth certificate.
And S.L.C character leaving certificate which has English D.O.B
You're welcome! Happy to help, Bro.
It's just a letter from your municipality/VDC in Nepal. You'll have to have someone get it for you from your birthplace and mail it to you here. You can have them draft the letter in English. Not required to attest it.
Please DM me if you need more details. :)
@ vampire_suck
Thank you for sharing the information
@ sm5275
Saathi thank you so much sharing the list of the documents.
Is there a hope if i process my labor this month? Anyone on the same boat?
I m in same boat but I have stem extension that I can apply after June . So sliglty better situation than u.
@Rati bista. http://sajha.com/mobile/info.cfm?threadid=127641&noofposts=3
Keeping this alive if anyone is on the same boat.
Finally handwork paid off
Filed I-140 and I-485 Concurrently
Bases on (TPS/EB3)
12/19/2018: Received File on (SRC)
Status-TPS (Before F1)
My last port of entry was 2007
03/25/2019: I-140 Approved
04/08/2019: I-765 Approved
04/05/2019: I-131 Approved
05/06/2019: I-485 was transferred to another office that now has jurisdiction over your case
06/21/2019: REF proof of maintain status
07/25/2019: REF received
09/02/2019: Schedule for interview
10/07/2019: Interview was completed and your case must be reviewed (Colorado)
10/09/2019: Fingerprint Review was Completed (NBC)
10/15/2019: We mailed your new card
10/15/2019: Received Approved letter
10/16/2019: Card was picked up by USPS
10/17/2019: Card was delivered
Good Luck.
@bakakalu Congrats for getting ur GC and thanks for sharing some valuable information...
I am also planning to file my I-140/1485 once my PERM gets approved. So, is true that the I-485 processing timeline varies by the USCIS service center (or your current location i.e. city/state) that you filed? Also,I noticed that the timeline for scheduled interview was different for various applicants. Is it solely based on location?
Please share your input. Thanks...
@looper. Thank you.
Yes, it true that processing time will varies from state/city as well as immigration officer and and backlogs/retrogression. My interview is totally different than other location, if you look at the timeline for my case my fingerprint was done after the interview. Make sure you review the I485 form before filling. Good Luck.
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