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Important issues about the filing of I-485 adjustment application

The cutoff dates for employment based 2nd preference immigrant visa for China and India have advanced significantly for the past three months.  Since November 2011, the cutoff dates have leaped forwarded by more than 17 months to January 1, 2009.  The rapid advancement means that many EB-2 professionals and advance degree holders are able to submit their I-485 application to adjust status to that of legal resident of the United States.  Simultaneously the applicant may also apply for a general employment authorization document (EAD) and a travel document.   Upon approval of the I-485 application, the applicant will receive her permanent resident card (or green card).  There are some important issues related to this last step of the immigration process.

First and foremost, an applicant must ensure that she is not subject to any grounds of inadmissibility that would cause the denial of her green card.  The U.S.

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Thinking of migrating to the United States?

Indians who are thinking of migrating to the United States have a few options when it comes to the immigration process. If they have close relatives currently residing in the United States who are already permanent residents or citizens, they can have their family members sponsor them. Alternatively, if they have any special skills or work in a position which is in high demand in the United States, they may opt to apply for an employment-based visa.

There are five different categories of those eligible for employment-based visas with the code E1 (Employee First Preference) taking precedence over the other codes; namely E2, E3, E4 and E5.

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