Concurrent I-130 and I-485 Filings

Filing strategy when the immigrant visa is immediately available — concurrent petition mechanics, employment authorization, and travel documents.

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I-485

Adjustment of Status Interview Prep in 2026

USCIS is now interviewing nearly every I-485 applicant, including employment-based filers. With the May 21 memo redefining adjustment as 'extraordinary' discretionary relief, what attorneys tell clients about the in-status defense, the 60/90-day fraud presumption, and the questions officers are asking has changed sharply.

Jun 6, 2026 • 10 min read