I-485 Receipt Rule
Contrary to a previous regulation, the current INS position is that persons who have H and L visas and are returning to the U.S. after foreign travel to resume their H or L status do not need to have their I-485 receipt notices, even if they have filed the I-485 application for adjustment of status. This information will be communicated to the INS Head of Inspections, who will issue guidance to the Port of Entry officials. Previously, this was a problem as there were substantial delays in obtaining I-485 receipts. The receipting process should improve, as the earlier delays were due to a change in the contractor responsible for issuing receipts.
The discussion included a number of other issues, including many AC21 matters. These will be covered in detail in next week's edition of the MurthyBulletin and be made available on MurthyDotCom.
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