Posted by: vampire_suck August 20, 2018
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I would recommend you to file concurrently. Concurrent filing I-485 and I-140 goes parallel in case of normal processing. Either way I-485 processing time is 7-15 months regardless of I-140 pending/approved so why waste $1225 for premium processing. Concurrent filing (I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131) immediately brings you back to status once you get the I-485 receipt number. You have already TPS-EAD and after 90-120 days you will receive your combo GC EAD + Travel Document regardless of I-140 pending/approved. Another advantage of concurrent filing is you will save time between I-140 decision and I-485 filing because these days nothing is guarantee about 15 days decision in premium processing. I have heard people waiting for >45 days for I-140 decision who filed in premium processing. You might have heard if i-485 is pending for more than 180 days then you can work for any employer for similar roles and responsibilities so your goal should be to reach at that point asap.
I would recommend you to file concurrently. Concurrent filing I-485 and I-140 goes parallel in case of normal processing. Either way I-485 processing time is 7-15 months regardless of I-140 pending/approved so why waste $1225 for premium processing. Concurrent filing (I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131) immediately brings you back to status once you get the I-485 receipt number. You have already TPS-EAD and after 90-120 days you will receive your combo GC EAD + Travel Document regardless of I-140 pending/approved. Another advantage of concurrent filing is you will save time between I-140 decision and I-485 filing because these days nothing is guarantee about 15 days decision in premium processing. I have heard people waiting for >45 days for I-140 decision who filed in premium processing. You might have heard if i-485 is pending for more than 180 days then you can work for any employer for similar roles and responsibilities so your goal should be to reach at that point asap.