I485 International Travel / Medicals

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Hi,

I need to file i 485 in April 2022, however i have an international travel to India in Mid-April. Is it ok to travel while I-485 is pending ? should i only file I485 and file I-131 later once am back from India ? Can we submit medicals also later or they must be submitted now only along with I485 ?

Thanks,
Manohar.

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It is okay to travel while I-485 is being processed however if you are also filing AP/I-131, your AP will be denied if you travel while it is still in process. Make sure you maintain your non-immigrant status and have a valid visa to enter back to the US if not using AP.

Ideally you should submit medical with I-485 especially if your PD is current in the final action chart.

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thanks for the details Kalpesh.
My plan is file I485 with medicals, and after coming back from travel file for AP/I-131.
My priority date is Sept/2014, am confused on whether to submit medicals with I485 or wait till RFE for the same, as medicals are valid only for 2 years and not sure whether final action dates would reach Sept/2014 in next 2 years or not.
Any suggestions ?

Thanks,
Mano.

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This is up to you to decide. My guess is the final action chart should match the date for filing by September of this year.

5

thanks for the details Kalpesh.