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Traveling on an Employment-Based Adjustment Green Card Pending? What H-1B & L-1 Families Must Know
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If you have a pending I-485 employment-based green card case, traveling outside the U.S. can carry serious risks if not handled correctly. In this video, immigration attorney John Khosravi from JQK Immigration Law Firm explains what H-1B, H-4, L-1, and L-2 visa holders must understand before leaving the country, how Advance Parole (Form I-131) works, and why timing and strategy are critical to avoid abandoning your green card case or losing your visa status. You'll also learn about expedite options, emergency travel requests, and how employment-based families can protect their case while planning necessary travel. 👉 [FREE E-book] Ultimate Marriage Green Card Guide Download the No-Cost Guide here: https://www.MarriageImmigrationLaw.com ⚖️ Thinking of getting a lawyer? Schedule a consultation with me! (Fees apply.) GO HERE: JQKLaw.com/Contact Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction: Who this video is for (I-485 pending + travel concerns) 0:16 – Risk of leaving the U.S. while I-485 is pending 0:54 – Adjustment of Status (I-485) vs Consular Processing (DS-260) 1:24 – Why people file Adjustment of Status (work permit, portability, etc.) 1:32 – When you may need to travel during a pending case 1