Is there a waiting time before filing I-485?

[hmj9381]

Hi,

I am a dependent of my parents who are currently staying in the U.S. with E-2 Visa. We have stayed in the U.S. for almost 9 years now and we are trying to get a Green Card.

My parents have already filed and received an approved I-140, but my parents say that we have to wait couple years before being able to file I-485.

I don't quite understand why there is a delay between receiving an approved I-140 and filing I-485.

It seems like everybody either files both I-140 and I-485 concurrently or file I-485 immediately after I-140 is approved.

So, my question is: Is there usually a span of time that applicants must wait before filing I-485 after getting their I-140 approved?


Thanks a bunch,
--HJ

[roseball]

If the priority dates are not current for the category in which your parents are seeking a green card, then they will have to wait for the priority dates to become current before they can apply I-485. You can check the Visa Bulletin for more info.

[kondur_007]

Hi,

I am a dependent of my parents who are currently staying in the U.S. with E-2 Visa. We have stayed in the U.S. for almost 9 years now and we are trying to get a Green Card.

My parents have already filed and received an approved I-140, but my parents say that we have to wait couple years before being able to file I-485.

I don't quite understand why there is a delay between receiving an approved I-140 and filing I-485.

It seems like everybody either files both I-140 and I-485 concurrently or file I-485 immediately after I-140 is approved.

So, my question is: Is there usually a span of time that applicants must wait before filing I-485 after getting their I-140 approved?


Thanks a bunch,
--HJ

To understand this, go through this forum and look for words or forums named "retrogression of visa numbers" and "priority date". You will find your answer.