Is it possible for J-1 to travel without affecting I-485 petition

[ukb]

Hello,
I have I-140 Approved and I am on H1B visa. My 485 is pending. Both my wife (J-1 visa) and son (J-2 visa) have 485 pending as well, but they have advance travel document. I have couple of

Questions, Please advice:

1. Can they travel on J-1 or J-2 without affecting 485 petition?
2. Or they have to travel on advance travel document?
3. After re-entry into US, can she work on her J-1 as her J-1 is valid for another year.

Please Guide

UKB

 

[TheRealCanadian]

Originally posted by ukb
1. Can they travel on J-1 or J-2 without affecting 485 petition?
2. Or they have to travel on advance travel document?

No. J-1 is a non-immigrant classification with no dual intent. They will be rejected upon re-entry. They need to use AP.

3. After re-entry into US, can she work on her J-1 as her J-1 is valid for another year.

No, she'll need an EAD.