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So i have a couple of questions that i would be extremely grateful if someone could answer.

Im currently here on a student F-1 visa and got married last year to a US citizen, we were going to file all the documents - I-130, I-485, I-765 - but then i read we have to file I-130 first, is this how it works now? Should i file this plus a biometric information for both of us, then wait and file once i have received the go ahead?

Or can i just file everything now? Not 100% sure on the rule changes.

Also I am in New York and thought we had to apply through Vermont but i see some people have filed through a lock box in Chicago, is this faster? more recommended?

Much appreciated

Cheers

Im currently here on a student F-1 visa and got married last year to a US citizen, we were going to file all the documents - I-130, I-485, I-765 - but then i read we have to file I-130 first, is this how it works now? Should i file this plus a biometric information for both of us, then wait and file once i have received the go ahead? NO to both your questions. I dont know why you waited until the fees have gone up, but you should file all together to Chicago Lock Box.
To learn about the process, go to www.uscis.gov.

You should file everything concurrently, and send to the Chicago Lock Box

Use seperate checks for each form

So just to make sure -

I should file to the Chicago lockbox and what i should file should be

1 x completed copy of the I-485 forms
1 x completed copy of the I-765 forms
1 x completed copy of I-130 PLUS the affidavit of support forms by my wife
2 x Biographic Information, one of me and one of my wife

plus checks for each filing

Do i have to go for a medical now? or do i wait?

Any tips on how to file? They should just go together in one folder? Use UPS? etc

Thanks again for your help.

Cheers