Processing I-145 without seeking employer's help

[MeethiS]

Dear Members,

 

I would have my employer file I-140. Once I-140 is approved can I seek assistance of a law firm and apply I-145 for myself and spouse(without having employer help me in I-145).

 

Are there any challenges that can arise if I-145 is processed by employee?

 

Thanks again!!

[JoeF]

An I-485 can only be filed when the PD is current, which, depending where you are from, can be a decade.

The I-485 is your petition, you just need a copy of the I-140.

[MeethiS]

Cool. Guess I have my answer. Many thanks!