Hi,

PD is Sep, 2003 of EB3 case and got approved I-140, dec 2008, applied I-485, August 2007, finished I-485 interview in Nov, 2009. Currently, I hv H1-B status. According to the officer at the end of interview, we have to wait since priority date is not open yet.

Our company’s offering for overseas trip like HK, Cambodia abt a one month sort for traninining purpose/ experience of manufacturer etc. after trip, I’m planning to stop by Korea to see parents and family abt 10 days. It seems a good opportunity for me in both career and personally. but, someone said, it’s better not to leave the united status at the last stage of Green card process. USCIS may consider u’re willing to give up the green card if I leave the country during Green card processing, especially at the last stage. As per April 2010, priority date, Feb 2003 cases is in process.

As emailed to my attorney, he will d/check if I’ve applied travel permit when applying I-485 previosuly. Besides that, not getting any clear answer yet.

Pls advise if it won’t be a problem when re-enterying the U.S. When I visit HK or Korea, should I get a H1B-visa stamp? Can I get it in HK while staying there for a month or it should be done in Korea only? How long it takes in general? If it has to be done in Korea, not sure if 10 business days will be good enough to get stamped done?

Pls kindly advise.

Thanks alot

안녕하세요 nj님,

H 비자는 만료되었지만 H-1B 신분은 유효하고, 또 Advance Parole을 승인 받지 않은 상태라면 미국 밖으로 여행이 가능하고 H-1B 비자스탬프를 받아서 입국할 수 있습니다. H-1B Petition은 영주권과 Dual Intent가 인정되기 때문에 특별한 문제점은 없습니다.

그럼에도 불구하고, 영주권 취득전에 미국외로 출국 하는 것은 어떤 예상못한 어려움이 있을 수도 있기 때문에 일반적으로 권해드리지는 않습니다.

아무쪼록 도움이 되었으면 합니다.

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