Travelling to canada after filing I-485

[mansi_12]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me if I can travel to canada on a valid H1-B visa after filing for 485 and before I get the 485 receipt in hand.

Or is it advisable to come back and then file for 485, but although the dates to apply are open till 31 jul, what are the chances that the application will be accepted, considering there's a cap for the number of 485's per country.....................

Thanks.

[howdy_howdy]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me if I can travel to canada on a valid H1-B visa after filing for 485 and before I get the 485 receipt in hand.

Or is it advisable to come back and then file for 485, but although the dates to apply are open till 31 jul, what are the chances that the application will be accepted, considering there's a cap for the number of 485's per country.....................

Thanks.

As long as you have H1 visa stamp on your PP for re-entry and your h1 is valid, you can get out of the US and come back even if you have applied for
I485 or not.

[knowledgeable]

Immediately fiile for your 485. Do NOT WAIT. You do not want to lose even one day.

When you send the 485 papers, make a copy and send them by return receipt USPS/courier. I'd prefer next day courier, unless USCIS says otherwise.

You can travel to Canada on your current status. Just have other documents in your vehicle, like your rental agreement, house deed, your passport, your utility bills, a letter from your employer, a recent bank statement etc.

You will not need anything at all, except for your current status document and passport.

It's just that having other documents with you give you the confidence, which the immigration officer at the border sees on your face and lets you enter the United States!

If driving, be prepared for extra long waits and car lines.

Good luck.

[mansi_12]

Thank you so much for all your advice. :)

[jaiman]

you CANNOT travel outside US once u have filed 485-even if u have valid H1 visa-u need to get the receipt notice in hand before u leave-or else u will not be allowed to renter

[knowledgeable]

US has a special case for Canada allowing you to travel without issues.
Now that you've been scared off by someone, just contact your lawyer and then double check with USCIS.