Leaving the country after applying 485
After filing I485, it is important to have the 485 receipt with you, since you MAY be asked by the immigration officer. This is true even if your H1 is valid. Now if you H1 is not valid or if you have applied for EAD (meaning H1 is no more valid), then make sure that you have your payrole visa in hand. This is what i had been while i filed my 485 and left for India on vaccation.