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I have an approved I-140. I was born in India and my spouse was born in Sri Lanka. Is it true that I can file my I-485 based on her country of birth?

09 Jul 2025
Posted at 07:16h in Employment Based, FAQs, For Families, For Individuals, Nonimmigrant Family, Resident by

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If your spouse was born in Sri Lanka, you can apply based on cross-chargeability using her country of birth instead of India. In other words, your pending green card case can be counted under your spouse’s country of birth rather than your own.  (09.Jul.2025)

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