I 485- AOS and Checkpoint

escola22

New Member
I just filed for my I 485/ I130. I need to visit a city in the US close to Mexico, and there is a check point. My question: With the USCIS receipt of receiving my AOS, am I safe to travel to that city and pass the checkpoint with my driver's license and that receipt without the fear of deportation?
 
You won't be deported, but you're not entirely safe from being detained if the I-485 receipt is the only thing you have, because some of the border patrol officers are not aware that a pending I-485 means you're here legally. Do you have anything else, like an unexpired I-94 or EAD? Will you be driving with your citizen spouse?
 
Thank you Jackolantern,

I used to be under the H1B, but expired. I have an expired I94. I would like to fly since driving is 9 hours long. But I am afraid of flying due to immigration in the airport not knowing about the I 485. My wife wont go. Just myself. Any feedback is welcomed.
 
Top