Topic: Filing I-485 when I-130 is pending for F2A category

[quote=Ankit;1212]Yes, you can file I-485 with pending I-130. Refer http://blog.mygcvisa.com/2013/07/fb-category-frequently-asked-questions.html[/quote] How can people be so sure that a PR spouse can file I-130 and I-485 concurrently this August? Read the USCIS webpage carefully: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=32d80a5659083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=32d80a5659083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD [b]Under "Who can file concurrently?" USCIS make it clear that only 5 categories may. F2A does not fall in any category[/b] Note the sentence regarding battered spouse. A lot of people has been fooled by the last line of these three: Self petitioning battered spouse or child if The abusive spouse or parent is a U.S. citizen, or If an immigrant visa number is immediately available The truth is that these three lines must be read together, meaning that if you are the spouse of a green card holder, and you are a victim of domestic violence, you can apply this august. A lot of people only saw the line "if an immigrant visa number is immediately available", and think this applies to F2A. Nope, it does not.