How to proceed for filing of I-140

[Koala]

Dear Gurus !

I hope you would help me understand the AC I-140 process. I'm applying for I-140 next week. What I understand from viewing the details about CP from Immihelp site that there are 3 ways

1) Apply for I-140 and mention that you want CP from your H1-B visa issuing consulate. Fast and simple process.

2) Apply I-140 and later ask Attorney that you want to go for CP and he will submit an I-824. I-824 will go with approval to NVC and later NVC will approve I-824 and send all documents to your designated Consulate. Lengthy process

3) Third option is only available for consulates who accept Attorney Certified (AC I-140). Luckily, my consulate accept AC.

My question is which option will save my time (1) or (3). In my opinion (3) is fastest and simplest ?

Hope you will advise me about I-140 filing to save time. Also, if (3) is the right way then should I need to advise my Attorney to file for AC I-140 ?

Thanks and take care guys, Koala

[immihelp]

I would advise you to go with (1).

[Koala]

Thanks for your advise, Immihelp.

By the way, what is the difference between options (1) and (3). Who should use option (3). Just curious !!!

[immihelp]

(3) is for people who did not mention consular processing while filing I-140. To change from AOS to CP, you have to file I-824 unless consulate accepts AC I-140. AC I-140 may or may not be accepted at any given time. It keeps changing. AC I-140 is a favor consulate is doing and is not guaranteed all the time that you can take that path. So instead of filing I-824, you may go with AC I-140, if you have no choice because you said AOS in I-140 application.

[Koala]

It's clear now. Thanks!!!!!!