Can I travel domestically while my i-485 is pending?
Yes you can travel domestically. If you want to travel internationally apply for advance parole travel document.
Can you travel during adjustment of status?
While waiting for your adjustment of status interview, you might want or need to visit your home country or somewhere else, perhaps to visit family or continue arranging your final move to the U.S., for example. You can travel, but must use great care.
Can you travel while AOS is pending?
H-1B holders traveling outside the United States with pending AOS. If the applicant has a valid H-1B visa and possesses a pending AOS application, it is not mandated to obtain an Advance Parole to reenter the United States.
Can you travel with pending green card application?
Individuals in H-1B or H-4 status may travel internationally on the basis of their H-documents while their employment-based green card application is pending without abandoning their green card application.
How long does it take for the I-485 to get approved?
8 to 14 months
After filing Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, and related forms, your I-485 processing time can take anywhere from 8 to 14 months. The basis of your adjustment of status (e.g. family, employment, asylum, etc.) will be a significant factor.
How does USCIS know if you left the country?
Yes, they almost certainly do know you’ve left. The US processes passport details for all air passengers through a system called APIS, and ties that to the electronic I-94 (arrival and departure record). You can check your US arrival and departure history online.
Can I stay in the US while my i-485 is being processed?
You have the right to remain in the United States while the application is pending. However, if USCIS denies the I-485 application, you could be forced to leave the United States immediately.
Does USCIS know when I leave the country?
First, yes, USCIS does know when you leave the US. CBP then sends the information to USCIS. This is displayed on one screen in the USCIS computer system that the officer in charge of your case can access.
Can you leave the country while waiting for green card?
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) does provide that immigrants may travel abroad while waiting on their Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card. An Advance Parole travel document allows for the continued processing of an adjustment of status to a lawful permanent resident.
How much does the I-485 cost?
| If You Are… | Form Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 14 and not filing with the I-485 application of at least one parent | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Age 14–78 | $1,140 | $1,225 |
| Age 79 or older | $1,140 | $1,140 |
| Filing Form I-485 based on having been admitted to the United States as a refugee | $0 | $0 |
What happens if you travel before Form I-485 is approved?
International Travel Before Form I-485 is Approved If your I-485 Adjustment of Status application is pending, traveling anywhere outside the United States (including brief trips to Canada or Mexico) can lead to the denial of your Form I-485.
Can a green card holder travel while i485 is pending?
You can travel and your pending i485 (with or without Advance parole) will not be abandoned if you have one of these visa types to re-enter the USA: Work visas like H1B and its dependent H4, L-1, and its dependent L2. K-3 spouse or a K-4 child of a US citizen. V-1 spouse or V-2, V-3 child of a green cardholder.
When to contact an immigration attorney for I-485?
Some of the reasons to contact an immigration attorney before requesting advance parole with Form I-485 include, but are not limited to, if you have ever: Been detained or refused entry at the border. If any of the issues mentioned above apply to your situation, please speak to your immigration attorney before traveling outside the United States.
Can you file Form I-485 and I-131 at the same time?
CitizenPath recommends that you file Form I-131 at the same time as your Form I-485. When you file them concurrently, there is no additional USCIS filing fee for Form I-131.
