Dr. William:

I applied the I-140 and I-485 concurrently about two month ago and  get receipt notice for I-140, but not heard anything for my I-485 application, what is going on for my I-485 application?

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A:

For  I-140 and I-485 concurrent application, the USCIS will process the I-140 application and I-485 application separately. Your I-140 will be first adjudicated as separate from I-485, and the USCIS will issue receipt notice as if I-140 was filed independently. Before your -14o petition eligibility review is completed or I-140 is approved, the I-485 application will remain on hold.