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[shirish]

I thnk no. As I-140 is only fo ryou. not fo rhte dependants.
So as long as you are married and your spouse is in US before you file AOS you should be fine.

Originally Posted by jamesingham

Do you need to be married at the time of applying I-140 to get GC in the same application ?

My question is when is the latest that one can get married so as to get his/her spouse a GC on the same application.

[das0]

Trying to bump this up to get attention of experinced folks

[arihant]

Originally Posted by bmehta

Hi,
I did noticed in above 485 document requirement it states Copies of Form 1-94 and H-lB visa stamp , do we need to have H1 visa stamp on passport ? Will it not work with H1 Approval Notice ?

can you pls respond

Bhavesh

Look at your H1 notice carefully. In the bottom left portion it says I-94. If your Visa Stamp has expired along with the I-94 that was issued to you when you last entered the US, then the I-94 on your current H1 approval is what they expect to see to make sure that you are currently in status within the US.

[sravani]

Originally Posted by sukhyani

Can anyone please shed some light on the costs involved in a medical examination?

It varies depending on the physician. I paid $475 for everything blood work to test immunizations + TB test + Physical exam. This is for one person.

Same physician, my friend went with all medical records and she charged only $250 for doing physical and TB test.

I got the report with in 3 days. Hope this helps. Good luck.

[das0]

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[GCneeded]

Hello,

My PD has become current as of june visa bulletin and I am eligible to apply for I-484. But currently I am expecting and hence I may not be able to take all the medical exams (X-Rays etc..). Can I still apply for 485 and complete the medical exam later or do they need the complete medical report when I apply for I-485. I would appreciate if anybody can share any info in this regard. Thanks.

[Ramba]

Originally Posted by das0

Trying to bump this up to get attention of experinced folks

your lawyer is right. When you file 485, your employer should give a employment offer letter that states that you have a job offer as per the terms and conditions of labor certification. That includes the geographical location of the job offer.

[sravani]

Congrats! Yes, you can apply for I-485. The physician will keep a note on your medical report and you can do the needy tests later.

[GCneeded]

Thanks sravani,

So will the doctor still give me a report even if I don't complete all medical exams?

Also on a side note, Do you know how long does it take to get the report once the tests are done?

Thanks

[sravani]

Not sure how this two application thing work, but doesn't this kind of situation trigger unncessary confusion with finger printing etc.?

As far as I know, when USCIS collect the Finger Prints everything will be in the same database and the name check, back ground check etc. starts from there. If you apply two applications then you will get notifications twice? Unnecessary risks and confusions, if I were you..I wouldn't do this.

USCIS is so unpredictable, what if they do back ground check twice and create some weird confusion or one of you get stuck unnecessarily? This is a very confusing scenario. Talk to your attorney.

[rb_248]

I think you can file for I-485. But, once your GC gets approved you will have to move back to VA for a month or so and work from there. Remember GC is for your future job. Anyways....talk to an attorney.

[swarnapuri]

My PD is not current... but based on the text in the current Visa Bulletin, I might be able to apply within next 3-6 month.

Would it be an issue if I get the following documentation now itself :

1) Birth Certificate and affidavit
2) Medical Exam

Thanks!

[sravani]

Originally Posted by GCneeded

Thanks sravani,

So will the doctor still give me a report even if I don't complete all medical exams?

Also on a side note, Do you know how long does it take to get the report once the tests are done?

Thanks

Yup. The doctor will give you a report with a note in a sealed envelope and you can submit that document when you apply for your 485.

For me, the physician took 3 days for the report. It depends on the physician I guess, but usually it will not take more than a week to get the report.

Good luck to you!

[RNANDIGAM1]

Does anyone know about this:
Once Priority date beconmes current, whithin how many days should I-485 petition be filed?

[voldemar]

Originally Posted by shirish

I thnk no. As I-140 is only fo ryou. not fo rhte dependants.
So as long as you are married and your spouse is in US before you file AOS you should be fine.

Clarification: you should be married before approval of your I-485. If your spouse is in US you can file I-485 for her otherwise - consular processing if dates are current.