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    any other documents needed when using PP stamp (I-551, temporaryy GC)to travle aboard?

    document Temp. stamp itself is sufficient. keep 485 approval just in case you run into sone ignorant stupid at POE.
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    Urgent help about AP...

    Your friend is wrong Your family is free to use AP. No need for H4 visa stamp (although you have this option too).
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    What if EAD expires? H1 still open till 2003

    It depends Did you use EAD ? Meaning did you fill out I-9 anywhere using this EAD ? If the answer is Yes then you cannot use H1 now. Theoritically you cannot work after your EAD expires unless you receive renewal. Since status violations (unauthorised employment ) after filing I-485 does not...
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    EAD - Can I use it to work as an Independant Consultant

    Yes you can but If you don\'t work for sponsoring employer after getting EAD, INS may view it as not having intention to work for sponsoring employer after 485 approval. If you work for sponsoring employer and also want to do some consulting, I see no issue.
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    Please read and explain about violation of status if stayed for more than 180 days or more?

    was this bill passed by congress and senate and did the president sign it ?
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    I485 filed on Apr 11th, No receipt yet..?

    If the check has been cashed get a copy from the bank, it will have your receipt number. If not, there is a great possibility that your petition has been lost or shredded. You should take immediate action, talk to INS.
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    RFE and no approval

    485 Employment based PR : it is implied that you cannot get approval without having a job...
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    Is AP valid for mutiple entries during its validity period?

    In most cases, yes It is multiple entry unless specified otherwise.
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    a question: Does wife (dependend) need to change from F1 to H4 for i485?

    Garlic69 After receiving AP/EAD, it is not required that you change your status to anything (like H4...why?) in order to get I-485 approval. After filing I-485 you are not statusless, you have a valid status called "adjustee". What confuses you in this case ? Why is the situation...
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    Need Emergency AP...Please help/

    Local INS may issue AP You will need to show documentry proof of your emergency. Take AP and I-485 receipt copies with you. (also keep Money order/checkbook with you)
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    Jaxen., please advice :AP with valid H1 and H4 visa

    No you don\'t need AP if you have valid H1/H4 visa (+stamp) Its your choice, you can either use AP or H1/H4 visa for entry, both work. Keep a copy of I-485 receipt with you while entering.
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    RFE Question: receipt?

    no receipt but AVM should start playing message about receipt of your response.
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    Can we change the employer as soon as we get approval notice and get stampped?????

    180 days rule ceases to exist after approval Leaving immediately after approval -> not good (serious repercussions, employer might get the GC cancelled or GC can be revoked by INS during citizenship process) Staying with employer for sometime (6 month is safe) -> good
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    Sad experience to get iEAD at San Jose INS on 5/28

    This affirm my belief that INS only hires stupid lazy and arrogant people. Well, some good people also slip through the cracks in the system.
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    Can I renew EAD, AP at Indianapolis local INS?

    Local INS office will not extend EAD/AP You will have to apply to Service Center. If you donot receive extension in 90 days, you can go to local INS.
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    Urgent!! Pending AP/ EAD. Still have valid F1 visa. Can I come back from India on F1

    My understanding is that I-485 is considered abandanded when a person leaves US without getting AP (exceptions : H and L ). Therefore, her I-485 is dead already.
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    I need a new immigration lawyer.

    fdbl : I will never suggest to anyone Lawyers in these big law firm are just employees, they don\'t care much. Try small law firm which has only one or two lawyers. Lawyers of big law firms are hard to reach, you always have to talk to paralegals...
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    unemployment benefit ?

    Disability insurance has nothing to do with Govt. Its not a "public charge". Employer\'s buy these insurance policies from private insurance companies.
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