I have heard stories of people with a pending I-485 application being put into deportation proceedings. Aren’t you allowed to stay in the U.S. based on a pending I-485?

12 Aug 2025

Answer

Generally speaking, a person with a pending I-485, who is not maintaining their underlying nonimmigrant status, is considered to be in a period of authorized stay. Unfortunately, in some cases, the Trump administration is effectively withdrawing this authorized stay to put the individuals in removal (i.e., deportation) proceedings. (12.Aug.2025)

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