Employment Based Adjustment Status

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Primary applicant can take an expat assignment outside the US while adjustment of status is pending, but must maintain US residence. Consult an attorney.

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Immigration question
Hello, ****. Could you please specify what your immigration question is so I can provide you with the most relevant legal information?
My employment based adjustment of status is pending, during this period, can the primary applicant take an expat assignment outside of USA while the dependent family stays in the USA?
As per US immigration law:
*. The primary applicant can take an expat assignment outside of the US.
*. However, maintaining a residence in the US is necessary.
*. Extended absences may affect the adjustment of status.
Please consult an immigration attorney for your specific situation.