Can I have 2 I-485 filed?
My Husband's filing date is current(but the final action date is still a few years out), can I apply I-485 with him now and after a few months when I have my I-140 filed, I apply I-485 through my employer?
Filing with my husband will get my EAD earlier but on my i-140, I will get my green card earlier. According to the current bulletin, there is only a few months gap in my priority date and final action date.
Note: Final Action dates are much behind Filing Dates.
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You may file both and proceed on the one that is quicker and that makes sense.
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It is your choice on when to file, depending on what's more important to you.
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A person can have 2 I-485 filed. You receive only one green card.
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