Posting for Spouse 485 Withdrawl of Friend

[ganga9]

HI
Strange situation:- Because of chronic medical illness of wife & lost job situation, my Friend (whose 485 just got approved recently) wants to withdraw her 485 (filed in July 02) for easier medical attention in India & proximity to relatives and move permanently back to India. He knows that her 485 process can continue while not in US, but from the view point of illness his priorities changed.
Any inputs from the forum on the withdrawl process and time involved are highly appreciated.

Thank you,
George

 

[pralay]

In such situation I would not withdraw her I485 at all (if that's possible at all). Instead, I would let my wife go to India with Advance Parole for a while. AP is valid for one year. Event if all this mess up happens after six months after getting AP, I sill have another six month to decide where to go ahead with I-485 or just abandon/cancel it. Who knows, may be things will be better within six months.
This is my personal opinion though.