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Never thought i will be writing this

Im the USC claiming my wife (overstayed with a tourist visa)

Just 10 days ago i sent an expedite request for our EAD (I-785) due to Financial hardship (this really works, i sent bank statement mortgage statement credit card statement and loads statements) and today we just got approved our I-485.

THANKS GOD and this community that always gave me hope in my case!!!

This is my time Frame folks!!!

Got married : December 2025

Sent package
(i130, i485, i785) February 24, 2026

Biometrics taken: April 12, 2016

Interview (verbally approved) May 7, 2026

No silent updates or APi updates
in the system

APPROVED today OCT 4 2026

Hello my girlfriend and I are wanting to get married , however she is not a us citizen. I was wondering if I could get any help answering some questions I have.

Does anyone have or know any good immigration lawyers for an affordable price.( or free consultations would help a lot)
After getting married how much does it cost to get a green card on average and how long does this process normally take.
After getting married and starting the process for a green card , do we need to be living in the same home? And if we can’t for the next 7months do to my work But she lives in my home with my family would that make things harder.
If she has a deportation order active right now , can we get married and still get a green card ?

Thank you for any and all the help people can give in a situation and trying to figure out what we can do to get married and live together. Thank you

Finally Approved

Wanting to get married