My spouse got the I-485 approval based on an EB-2 application sponsored by the employer. We got married before the I-485 approval and now I have a pending I-829. Instead of waiting for the I-829, I want to follow-to-join the application of my spouse. Is this advisable? What procedures should I follow?
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyYour spouse can file a following to join petition and then you have to surrender your green card and can apply abroad at a consular post as a following to join derivative spouse.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyDid you get married before I-485 filing? He may have to sponsor you, but probably still a decent option if you want to avoid the hassle of I-829 processing.
Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyMaybe - suggest a consult to get details. Conditional residence would need to be abandoned overseas.
Stephen Berman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyIf you are not in the U.S., your spouse needs to file an I-824. If you are, and the visa category is still available, you can file an I-485.
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