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We prepare and submit your complete I-485 package, along with I-130, I-765 (work permit), I-131 (travel permit), and all supporting documents. Filing concurrently saves months of waiting.
USCIS sends receipt notices confirming your case is being processed. These notices include your case receipt number for online status tracking.
You attend an appointment at a USCIS Application Support Center to provide fingerprints, photograph, and signature for background checks.
Your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) and Advance Parole travel document are typically issued before your interview. The EAD allows you to legally work anywhere in the U.S.
USCIS schedules your interview at the field office closest to your home address. We receive the notice and prepare you in advance.
You and your petitioning spouse attend the interview together. An officer reviews your case and asks questions about your relationship and background.
If approved at the interview, your green card is printed and mailed, typically within 2–4 weeks. You become a lawful permanent resident of the United States.