Julia Roussinova
Immigration AttorneyIf you filed the I-485 based on the approved I-526 prior to expiration of your I-94, you remain in the authorized period of stay until your I-485 is adjudicated. It is not a status, but you are authorized to stay in the United States by the Attorney General to await a decision on your case and you are also authorized to apply for work authorization and travel document (advance parole) while your I-485 is pending unless you have already applied as part of your I-485 packet.