I filed an I-140 under EB-1B with premium processing together with an I-485. I got I-140 approved in 3 business days, fingerprint done in 3 weeks, and received a combo card within a month. How long will it take for the I-485 to be approved? I am applying for an NIH career development award and July 1st is the start date. Thank you.
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Salvatore Picataggio
Immigration attorneysI-485s can take 6 to 8 months for processing in many cases. Processing times can be checked on the USCIS web site.
Ed Beshara
Immigration attorneysBy filing the I-485 application, you would have received an Employment Authorization Card, we well as Travel Authorization. You will be able to work for any business or organization. The adjudication of the I-485 Application should only take a few months. You can always make inquiries with the USCIS.
BoBi Ahn
Immigration attorneysThe usual processing time for the I-485 is approximately 10 to 12 months from the filing date.
Julia Roussinova
Immigration attorneysThe average processing time for I-485s is about 6-12 months. Each service center and local office have different processing time frames for adjudications. Check your specific service center for posted processing times.
Charles Foster
Immigration attorneysIt varies, depending on your jurisdiction, but the process could take anywhere from 6-9 months.
Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Immigration attorneysThe I-485 could take 6-12 monthsor longer if stuck in a security check.
Jinhee Wilde
Immigration attorneysIt depends on where your I-485 is filed. Different service centers have different processing times. Currently, the California Service Center is the slowest: they are adjudicating I-485s filed in July 2015. Please check the receipt notice and look at the USCIS processing times.
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