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    Sep 29, 2014, 09:15 AM
    Married to USC and in the US. Should I-130 be filed before I-485 or can concurrent fi
    Married to USC and in US. Can I-130 & I-485 be filed concurrently or should I-130 be filed first?
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    Sep 29, 2014, 10:48 AM
    If you qualify for I-485, I-130 and I-485 should be filed concurrently. There is no benefit to filing I-130 without filing I-485 -- I-130 by itself doesn't authorize you to stay in the U.S.
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    Nov 20, 2014, 07:50 AM
    Agreed, file concurrently with the application for EAD and advance parole. All included in the same filing fee.

    Good luck!
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