do i need to withdraw?

[jswaminat]

My 485 has pending with CSE since Dec 03. (the famous FBI name check). 140 approved in Oct 04. I have now decided to relocate back to my home country. Do i need to formally infrom USCIS about it and withdraw the app or else can i just let it continue to be pending.
also can i recieve the card abroad IF it ever gets approved.

would appreciate response from gurus or anyone who has done this kind of thing.

Thx
JS

 

[pralay]

My 485 has pending with CSE since Dec 03. (the famous FBI name check). 140 approved in Oct 04. I have now decided to relocate back to my home country. Do i need to formally infrom USCIS about it and withdraw the app or else can i just let it continue to be pending.

Either you can leave it as it is, or write a letter to USCIS requesting to withdraw. If you are EB3 and from those countries who are affected by visa n umber, withdrawing your I-485 will probably help another person to obtain your visa number quicker. Technically, once you move back to your country without any Advance Parole (assuming you are abanonding your dual-intent visa too, if you have any at all), your I-485 is automatically considered abandoned.

also can i recieve the card abroad IF it ever gets approved.

No. If you leave country without advance parole, your I-485 is abandoned. Therefore, there is no question of getting card abroad. USCIS never sends card abroad.