by Christopher G. Rizzo, Esq » Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:32 pm
Does it have to be a legitimate reason for one to be able to depart the US while one's Green Card is pending?
Example: Can one depart the US with a pending adjustment application for any reason? ie to vistit your home country(canada), attend a wedding, a birthday party, etc.
The reason is not material. You can depart for any reason if you have secured advance parole.
Is there a limit to how many times one can use a pending adjustment application to leave while their Green Card is pending?
You're not using the pending adjustment application to leave, you're using the advance parole document. You can depart and re-enter multiple times over a one year period.
How early should one file a pending adjustment application before they want to depart the country?
The adjustment application does not control this decision. You can file for adjustment at any time. The key is to file for advance parole at the same time you file for adjustment, since there's a waiting time on the I-131 (Advance Parole).
Have a nice evening.