EAD approval-Dependent Visa status

[Amm]

Hi,

I have a query on EAD approval Vs Dependent Visa status. I am currently on L1 Visa and my visa is getting expired in Nov 2018. I have filed my I140 and planning to proceed with I485 and EAD. If I get my I140 and EAD approved before my visa expiry, should I still get my L1 visa extended.

If I can stay back with the approved EAD without extending my visa, can my dependent also stay back without their visa extended?

Please advise.

[pontevecchio]

You can both stay once your AOS is on file and you have the receipt.

[Amm]

Thank you so much for the response.

I just got to know that my I140 papers are still with my Organization and they would take 4 more months to file it on my behalf.

I have heard of I140 and I485 concurrent filling. In my case, I140 shall be filed by my Organization which is gonna happen in next four months and I need to get an attorney support to have my I145 filed for me and for my dependents.

Can I now proceed with I485 filing before my Organization could file my I140 Or should I wait till my I140 get approved and then proceed with I485 filing.

Please Advise.

 

[directory0818]

What is your priority date and country? Based on that if your date is current you can apply I 485.

[Amm]

I am from India and my current priority date is Jan 1 2012.

 

[Amm]

I am from India and my current priority date is Jan 1 2012; wondering if I can proceed with I485 without even I140 submission notice.

 

[pontevecchio]

You cannot file for AOS unless your dates are current and first the I-140 has to be approved.