What happens when my Family Based (2B) priority date becomes current? What do I do? Help!
I am a beneficiary of a Family-Based (I-130) petition (2B preference) that was approved and given a Priority Date of May 2002, which will be current next month as per September 2010 Visa Bulletin (2B/Philippines).
What do I do now?
Am I or my lawyer/representative supposed to receive notification from NVC or USCIS?
Or am I supposed to just go ahead with filing I-485 (AOS), G-325A (Biographic Information), I-765 (Employment Authorization), and I-693 (Medical Exam/Vaccinations) in September?
I appreciate any help on this part of the process as I dont want to miss deadlines or opportunities. Thank you.
Are you inside or outside the US? If inside, legally or not? Your answers will determine the next steps for you to follow.
Im in the US (on an A-2 Visa d/s) which is why Im interested in filing I-485 (AOS). The Notice of Approval for the I-130 filed indicated that the Application for Change of Status can be filed when a visa became available (hence the priority date August 2002, which as stated before will be current in September 2010).
Again, my question is: am I supposed to wait around until I/my lawyer receives notification from NVC or USCIS or am I supposed to go ahead and file thru my lawyer the documents aforementioned (I-485 and accompanying forms)?
You dont get any notification from NVC or USCIS regarding adjustment of status. You just take the initiative to go ahead and file the I-485 (and the associated papers including the I-693 medical) when theyve crossed your priority date. Make the medical appointment right now so the results will be ready in or before September; you may be unable to file the I-485 in October if the dates move backward.
Given that you are on an A-2 visa, you probably will have to file one or two additional forms (most likely the I-508) that most other family-based applicants dont have to file.
Most people dont use a lawyer for family-based cases; any specific reason why you plan to use one?