Expired I-94, pending I-485, and Impending Travel

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Dear ImmigrationPortal.com members,

I had been on H1B before I applied for my I-485. My H1B visa has expired. However, I have an EAD, and Advance Parole documents with me, and my I-485 is still pending. My I-94 that has been issued based on my H1B has expired.

I am planning to visit India, and have following questions

1. Do I have to turn in the I-94 when I leave the USA, Even though it has expired?
2. Does it create a problem when I re-enter the USA on Advance Parole for having left the country with an expired I-94. I do understand that I am in a "Pending AOS (I-485) status", However, I would like your expert opinion.
3. I plan to transit thru Paris, and I understand that a Transit Visa is not required for an Advance Parolee, Is that true?
4. I am planning to carry my un-expired Advance Parole, and I-485 receipt with me, would that be sufficient?

I really appreciate it if you could help me in this regard.

Thank you.
 
I had been on H1B before I applied for my I-485. My H1B visa has expired. However, I have an EAD, and Advance Parole documents with me, and my I-485 is still pending.
My I-94 that has been issued based on my H1B has expired.
----- no problem your status is AOS pending or I-485 pending
I am planning to visit India, and have following questions

1. Do I have to turn in the I-94 when I leave the USA, Even though it has expired?
---- yes ( make the copy of I-94 front and back and keep it in your immigration file at home for future refrence and give the Orignal I-94 at airline counter when depart US)
2. Does it create a problem when I re-enter the USA on Advance Parole for having left the country with an expired I-94.
--- no problem keep the copy of I-485 filing and AP with you
I do understand that I am in a "Pending AOS (I-485) status", However, I would like your expert opinion.
--- You are AOS pending
3. I plan to transit thru Paris, and I understand that a Transit Visa is not required for an Advance Parolee, Is that true?
---- I think you don’t need transit visa if you have Visa stamp in passport but with AP you may need Transit visa. Check with French consulate
4. I am planning to carry my un-expired Advance Parole, and I-485 receipt with me, would that be sufficient?
--- that is Ok and be back before AP expires
I really appreciate it if you could help me in this regard.
 
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