Michael E. Piston

Another option would be to leave the U.S. with advance parole, which
is normally good for a year, or an H or L visa, which may be good for
3 years, then return when the I-485 is approved, or prior to the
expiration of your travel document, whichever comes first.

Michael E. Piston
Attorney at Law
Michael E. Piston P.C.
4000 Livernois Ste 110
Troy, MI 48098
248/680-0600
Direct fax: 206/770-6350

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    > Dear experts,
    >
    > I am seeking your advise in regard to the following matter:
    >
    > 1. I-140 has been file while a person in the US. Now it is taking a
    > very long time to get this form approved. Can this person leave US
    > while waiting for this form to be approved and once it has been
    > approved apply for a green card in the US consulate abroad ?
    >
    > 2. If the answer to the first question is NO can this person wait
    > until the I-140 approved and then leave US and apply for a green card
    > in a US consulate (I-485 also has been filed but it is taking even
    > longer than for I-140 to be approved).
    >
    > 3. What happens if the priority date for I-485 will be reached before
    > I-140 is approved ?
    >
    > Thanks in advance