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Back to EpisodesTraveling on an Employment-Based Adjustment Green Card Pending? What H-1B & L-1 Families Must Know
Description
If you have a pending I-485 employment-based green card case, traveling outside the U.S. can carry serious risks if not handled correctly. In this video, immigration attorney John Khosravi from JQK Immigration Law Firm explains what H-1B, H-4, L-1, and L-2 visa holders must understand before leaving the country, how Advance Parole (Form I-131) works, and why timing and strategy are critical to avoid abandoning your green card case or losing your visa status. You'll also learn about expedite options, emergency travel requests, and how employment-based families can protect their case while planning necessary travel.
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Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction: Who this video is for (I-485 pending + travel concerns)
0:16 – Risk of leaving the U.S. while I-485 is pending
0:54 – Adjustment of Status (I-485) vs Consular Processing (DS-260)
1:24 – Why people file Adjustment of Status (work permit, portability, etc.)
1:32 – When you may need to travel during a pending case
1:46 – Dual intent visas (H-1B, H-4, L-1, L-2) and travel exceptions
1:57 – Advance Parole (Form I-131) explained
2:03 – Delays, expedite requests, and emergency advance parole
2:30 – Risks and discretion in emergency travel approvals
2:37 – What happens if you travel and return with Advance Parole
3:03 – Losing underlying visa status (H-1B / L-1) risks
3:19 – Strategic decision-making: when to apply and when to use Advance Parole
4:01 – Why planning is critical for employment-based green card families
5:02 – Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) overview
5:26 – Final advice and consultation CTA
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