{"id":2283,"date":"2026-07-27T19:04:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T19:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T19:17:30","slug":"what-is-concurrent-filing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Concurrent Filing? Petition and Green Card Together"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u0130\u00e7eri\u011fe G\u00f6zat<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"\u0130\u00e7indekiler Tablosunu A\u00e7\/Kapat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Ge\u00e7i\u015f<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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Konular<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#What_Concurrent_Filing_Is\" >What Concurrent Filing Is<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#When_You_Can_File_Concurrently\" >When You Can File Concurrently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#The_Benefits\" >The Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#The_Limits_and_Risks\" >The Limits and Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#Family_vs_Employment_Cases\" >Family vs Employment Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#When_to_Work_With_an_Immigration_Attorney\" >Ne Zaman Bir G\u00f6\u00e7menlik Avukat\u0131yla \u00c7al\u0131\u015fmal\u0131s\u0131n\u0131z?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >S\u0131k\u00e7a Sorulan Sorular<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#What_is_concurrent_filing\" >What is concurrent filing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#When_can_I_file_concurrently\" >When can I file concurrently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_concurrent_filing\" >What are the benefits of concurrent filing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#What_happens_if_the_underlying_petition_is_denied\" >What happens if the underlying petition is denied?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#Can_employment-based_cases_be_filed_concurrently\" >Can employment-based cases be filed concurrently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#Is_concurrent_filing_the_same_as_filing_I-130_and_I-485_together\" >Is concurrent filing the same as filing I-130 and I-485 together?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#Do_I_need_the_petition_approved_before_filing_the_I-485\" >Do I need the petition approved before filing the I-485?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#Can_I_work_and_travel_after_concurrent_filing\" >Can I work and travel after concurrent filing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#Bottom_Line\" >Alt sat\u0131r<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#Sources\" >Kaynaklar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-concurrent-filing\/#Related_Articles\" >\u0130lgili Makaleler<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Concurrent filing means submitting your immigrant petition and your green card application at the same time. <strong>Concurrent filing<\/strong> is the option to file the underlying petition, such as an I-130 or I-140, together with the adjustment of status application, Form I-485, in one package rather than waiting for the petition to be approved first. It is available only when a visa is immediately available, and it can save months by combining steps.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains when concurrent filing is allowed, its benefits, and its limits. It connects to our guides on <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/file-i-130-and-i-485-together\/\">filing I-130 and I-485 together<\/a> ve <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-a-priority-date\/\">what a priority date is<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Wondering if you can file everything at once? Atlas Legal can confirm whether concurrent filing fits your case. <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/iletisim\/\">Ekibimizle ileti\u015fime ge\u00e7in<\/a> Ba\u015flamak i\u00e7in.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>\u00d6nemli \u00c7\u0131kar\u0131mlar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Concurrent filing submits the petition and the I-485 together in one package.<\/li>\n<li>It is available only when a visa number is immediately available.<\/li>\n<li>It can save time by combining steps that are otherwise sequential.<\/li>\n<li>It applies to certain family and employment cases, not all.<\/li>\n<li>Filing the I-485 also lets you request work and travel authorization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"toc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Guide_Covers\"><\/span>Bu K\u0131lavuzun Kapsad\u0131\u011f\u0131 Konular<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What concurrent filing is<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#when\">When you can file concurrently<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#benefits\">The benefits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#limits\">The limits and risks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#employment\">Family vs employment cases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">S\u0131k\u00e7a sorulan sorular<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Concurrent_Filing_Is\"><\/span>What Concurrent Filing Is<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Normally, the green card process runs in steps: file the petition, wait for approval, then file the adjustment application. Concurrent filing collapses the first and last steps into one, letting you submit the petition and the I-485 at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>This is possible only when a visa is immediately available for your category, because the I-485 requires an available visa number to be filed. When that condition is met, combining the filings streamlines the process.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_You_Can_File_Concurrently\"><\/span>When You Can File Concurrently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The core requirement is immediate visa availability. Concurrent filing works when your category has a visa number available at the time of filing, which is always true for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens and true for preference categories only when the priority date is current.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Situation<\/th>\n<th>Concurrent filing available?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Immediate relative of a U.S. citizen<\/td>\n<td>Yes, a visa is always available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Employment case with a current priority date<\/td>\n<td>Yes, if a visa number is available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Preference category, priority date not current<\/td>\n<td>No, you must wait<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>You must also be otherwise eligible to adjust status, including having been inspected and admitted or meeting another qualifying basis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"benefits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits\"><\/span>The Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main benefit is time. Instead of waiting for the petition to be approved before starting the adjustment, both move forward together, which can shorten the overall timeline.<\/p>\n<p>Filing the I-485 also opens the door to related benefits, since you can request a work permit and advance parole travel document with it. That means you may be able to work and travel while the green card is pending.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"limits\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Limits_and_Risks\"><\/span>The Limits and Risks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Concurrent filing is not always available or advisable. If no visa is immediately available, you cannot file the I-485 concurrently and must wait. If the underlying petition is later denied, the linked I-485 generally cannot be approved either.<\/p>\n<p>Because the applications are tied together, weaknesses in the petition can affect the whole package. Filing a strong, complete petition is important, since a problem with it can undo the adjustment as well.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Not sure whether concurrent filing helps or adds risk in your case? A legal review can weigh it for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/iletisim\/\">Ask Atlas Legal<\/a> ba\u015fvuruda bulunmadan \u00f6nce.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"employment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_vs_Employment_Cases\"><\/span>Family vs Employment Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In family cases, immediate relatives of U.S. citizens can file the I-130 and I-485 together because a visa is always available. Preference relatives cannot, unless their priority date is current.<\/p>\n<p>In employment cases, concurrent filing of the I-140 and I-485 is possible when the priority date is current for the category and country. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-a-priority-date\/\">priority dates<\/a> explains how to check whether yours is current.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"attorney\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Work_With_an_Immigration_Attorney\"><\/span>Ne Zaman Bir G\u00f6\u00e7menlik Avukat\u0131yla \u00c7al\u0131\u015fmal\u0131s\u0131n\u0131z?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Concurrent filing can save time, but only when it is available and the package is strong. Legal help is valuable when you are unsure whether a visa is immediately available, when the petition has any complexity, when you want to include work and travel requests correctly, or when eligibility to adjust is in question. An attorney can confirm eligibility and assemble the filing. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>S\u0131k\u00e7a Sorulan Sorular<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_concurrent_filing\"><\/span>What is concurrent filing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Concurrent filing means submitting the underlying immigrant petition, such as an I-130 or I-140, together with the adjustment of status application, Form I-485, in one package. It is available only when a visa number is immediately available. Instead of waiting for the petition to be approved before starting adjustment, both move forward together, which can save time and lets you request work and travel authorization.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_file_concurrently\"><\/span>When can I file concurrently?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can file concurrently when a visa number is immediately available for your category. This is always the case for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, and it applies to preference categories only when the priority date is current. You must also be otherwise eligible to adjust status. If no visa is available, you cannot file the I-485 concurrently and must wait until one is.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_concurrent_filing\"><\/span>What are the benefits of concurrent filing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The main benefit is a shorter timeline, since the petition and adjustment move forward together instead of one after the other. Filing the I-485 also lets you request a work permit and an advance parole travel document, so you may be able to work and travel while the green card is pending. Combining the steps into one package can simplify the process when it is available.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_the_underlying_petition_is_denied\"><\/span>What happens if the underlying petition is denied?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the petition filed concurrently is denied, the linked I-485 generally cannot be approved either, because the adjustment depends on an approved petition. This is a key risk of concurrent filing: a weakness in the petition can affect the whole package. Filing a strong, complete petition is important, and getting the eligibility and evidence right protects both applications.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_employment-based_cases_be_filed_concurrently\"><\/span>Can employment-based cases be filed concurrently?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, when the priority date is current. An I-140 and I-485 can be filed together if a visa number is available for the category and country at the time of filing. If the category is backlogged and the priority date is not current, concurrent filing is not available, and you must wait until the priority date becomes current before filing the I-485.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_concurrent_filing_the_same_as_filing_I-130_and_I-485_together\"><\/span>Is concurrent filing the same as filing I-130 and I-485 together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Filing I-130 and I-485 together is one common example of concurrent filing, typically used by immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. Concurrent filing is the broader concept that also covers employment cases, where the I-140 and I-485 are filed together. So the two overlap, but concurrent filing is the general term, while I-130 with I-485 is a specific family-based application of it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_the_petition_approved_before_filing_the_I-485\"><\/span>Do I need the petition approved before filing the I-485?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not with concurrent filing. The whole point is to file the I-485 at the same time as the petition, without waiting for approval, which is allowed when a visa is immediately available. If a visa is not available, you must wait, and in that case the petition is usually filed and approved first, with the I-485 filed later when the priority date becomes current.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_work_and_travel_after_concurrent_filing\"><\/span>Can I work and travel after concurrent filing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Often yes. When you file the I-485, you can request an employment authorization document and an advance parole travel document. Once approved, these let you work and, with advance parole, travel and return while the green card is pending. Until those are approved, do not work or travel on that basis, since acting too early can create problems for the case.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line\"><\/span>Alt sat\u0131r<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Concurrent filing lets you submit the petition and the I-485 together when a visa is immediately available, saving time and opening work and travel options. It is available for immediate relatives and for current employment categories, but not when a category is backlogged. Because the filings are linked, a strong petition matters. Each case depends on its own facts.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know whether concurrent filing fits your case, Atlas Legal Immigration Law can help. Reach us at <strong>1750 E Golf Rd Ste 214, Schaumburg, IL 60173<\/strong>, aray\u0131n <strong>(+1) 872 382 2762<\/strong>, ya da e-posta yoluyla <strong>info@theatlaslegal.com<\/strong>. Learn more on our <a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/hizmetler\/\">services page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Reviewed by the Atlas Legal Immigration Law editorial team. Last reviewed on July 24, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"sources\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Kaynaklar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>ABD Vatanda\u015fl\u0131k ve G\u00f6\u00e7menlik Hizmetleri, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/green-card\/green-card-processes-and-procedures\/adjustment-of-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stat\u00fc D\u00fczeltme<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ABD Vatanda\u015fl\u0131k ve G\u00f6\u00e7menlik Hizmetleri, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li>ABD D\u0131\u015fi\u015fleri Bakanl\u0131\u011f\u0131, <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/legal\/visa-law0\/visa-bulletin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Visa Bulletin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Bu makale yaln\u0131zca genel bilgilendirme amac\u0131yla sunulmu\u015ftur ve hukuki tavsiye niteli\u011fi ta\u015f\u0131mamaktad\u0131r. G\u00f6\u00e7menlik kanunlar\u0131, resmi har\u00e7lar, politikalar ve i\u015flem s\u00fcreleri de\u011fi\u015fiklik g\u00f6sterebilir. Bu makaleyi okumak veya Atlas Legal ile ileti\u015fime ge\u00e7mek, tek ba\u015f\u0131na bir avukat-m\u00fcvekkil ili\u015fkisi olu\u015fturmaz. Herhangi bir g\u00f6\u00e7menlik meselesinin sonucu, o meseleye \u00f6zg\u00fc olgular ve ko\u015fullara ba\u011fl\u0131d\u0131r.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"related\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles\"><\/span>\u0130lgili Makaleler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/file-i-130-and-i-485-together\/\">Can I File I-130 and I-485 Together?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-is-a-priority-date\/\">What Is a Priority Date?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/what-happens-after-i140-approval\/\">What Happens After I-140 Approval?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theatlaslegal.com\/tr\/work-while-green-card-pending\/\">Can I Work While My Green Card Is Pending?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concurrent filing submits the petition and the I-485 green card application together, when a visa is immediately available. 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