Can I file I-485 in the US although I chose to do DS-260 first?
Yes, you can generally file Form I-485 in the U.S. even if you initially chose consular processing (DS-260) on your I-140.
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Yes, you can generally file Form I-485 in the U.S. even if you initially chose consular processing (DS-260) on your I-140.
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