Success Story: Approval of x2 I-130 Forms, I-485 Forms, and I-601 Vaccine Waivers

Success Story: Approval of x2 I-130 Forms, I-485 Forms, and I-601 Vaccine Waivers

For this particular success story, we have two different clients, their cases both contained filing for an I-130 petition for an alien relative, an Adjustment of Status (I-485), and a I-601 vaccine waiver. Our clients are based in Texas and California and are processing their immigration case while inside the U.S., one of which is a Canadian national married to a U.S. citizen, and the other is a Polish national married to a U.S. citizen. 

When applying from inside the U.S., a foreign national typically pursues Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) and their vaccine waiver, often filed alongside or after the I-130, allowing them to get a Green Card without having to leave and re-enter the country. When applying from outside the U.S., there is no filing the I-485 concurrently with the I-130. After the I-130 Form is approved the case goes to the National Visa Center and then to a U.S. consulate abroad for consular processing. This is where the applicant attends an interview and receives an immigrant visa to then enter the U.S. as a green card holder. 

The I-601 waiver process itself is largely similar in both routes, but timing and required forms differ. Those outside the U.S. often deal with waiver processing through the consulate and may face longer separation from family during review, whereas those inside the U.S. filing I-485 may have more options to remain and, in some cases, work while their case is pending.

Both of our clients’ forms and cases were approved within 1 month of their immigration interviews. When filing from inside the U.S., the I-130 and I-485 are often filed concurrently, and USCIS typically won’t schedule the adjustment of status interview until the I-130 is approved, since eligibility hinges on that underlying relationship being confirmed. Having our clients’ forms approved just one month before the interview shows that their cases moved through initial review and processing quickly. USCIS wasted little time getting the case interview-ready and this is primarily due to our firm’s competency and efficiency in preparing and completing the immigration forms. 

These two successful outcomes reflect the kind of thorough preparation and attentive case management that Blue Lake Law brings to every immigration matter we handle. From coordinating multiple forms and waivers to keeping cases moving efficiently through USCIS review, our firm is committed to helping clients reach approval as smoothly and quickly as possible. If you’re facing a similar immigration process, whether it involves an I-130, I-485, I-601 waiver, or any combination of filings, Blue Lake Law is ready to put our experience to work for you.