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Hi, I like to know how long it usually takes to process an i-485 under 245i.

this is my timeline so far,
08/06/2010 - Mailed to Chicago office Express Mail (i485, i485a, i864, i765, i131 etc.)
08/09/2010 - Received by Chicago USCIS Chicago Express.
08/18/2010 - Checks cashed
08/21/2010 - NOAs received in the mail
08/30/2010 - Biometrics appointment letter received (for 9/22)
09/22/2010 - Had biometrics done
09/27/2010 - Email/txt about EAD ordered
10/02/2010 - Received AP approval letters
10/04/2010 - Recevied EAD cards in the mail
10/05/2010 - Applied for SS# at the SSA office
......Waiting for an interview letter, im in NYC.

im actually the derivative, my aunt(USC) petitioned for my dad based on FB4.

QUESTION***
My dad has a record where he was arrested over ten years ago for a dispute at a restaurant(they thought he and his friends were drunk so they added buncha things to the bill and my father refused to pay), however, due to the language barrier and since he was abit intoxicated, he was arrested. He was fingerprinted, paid the fine, and was released. I got his court disposition letter saying everything was dismissed. We gave it to the lawyer so he can mail it with our AOS application as well as an explanation letter.
Now the question is, do you think this is whats holding up the process? Im sure his fingerprints are gonna raise a red flag initially from the FBI name/fingerprint check.

Im dying to see that interview letter...

ACCORDING TO MY LAWYER***
i-485 cases take usually 6 months, however, in the case of 245i, its longer, he said 1 to 2 years long.

how true is this? im crossing my fingers because I cant believe its gonna be another year or 2...ughhhhh

can anyone add their input?

It should not take that long simply because on the I-130 Reciept or approval letter if it has a filing or priority date of 30th April, 2001 or before it automatically gets the 245i protection and there is no other process to determine the applicability of 245i.
As far as the arrest is concerned I dont believe it will be of much significance because for one it was a misdemeanor and second it happened ten years ago, rest assured it will come in due time at least until then you guys can go on with life having SS numbers, EAD and AP if you guys need to travel.

Ill be applying next week for 485 w/ 245i.... Ive also heard the same.. that itd take for ever. However, if the application takes more than the stated 4-5 months on the USCIS website... wed qualify for expedited service..... lets see.

However, let me predict.. the whole process would be much faster and perhaps w/in the timeline -just based on the newer USCIS.

topeka, can you tell me where it says a person is qualified for expedited service if it takes longer than 4-5 months, thank you