1. Is this true? Is there anyway to get around the physical presence part for filing I-485?
yes. you have to fill in the non-immigrant visa number and i-94 number on 485 form.
2. What if the spouse comes back to US for a short period time in order to be eligible for the I-485 filing, is there anyway to prevent INS from knowing his leaving US? I heard that airlines are sharing passenger departures with INS now.
after your spouse files 485, s/he can leave US after the receipt date of 485. s/he'd better leave after ap in case your gc is approved when s/he's not in US.
You can't hide the fact you leave this country because you have to return i-94.
What about driving across border to Canada or Mexico?
no problem as far as 485 is concerned
3. Can I (either myself or find a lawyer to) file I-824 in July for my spouse even I'm also filing I-485 in same month and won't get I-485 in near future? Is it simply wasting money?
If you have NOT include I-824 with I-485 in the same package when you filed 485, you have to apply I-824 after your 485 is approved.
It would be waste of money if your 824 is processed when your 485 is still pending.
yes. you have to fill in the non-immigrant visa number and i-94 number on 485 form.
2. What if the spouse comes back to US for a short period time in order to be eligible for the I-485 filing, is there anyway to prevent INS from knowing his leaving US? I heard that airlines are sharing passenger departures with INS now.
after your spouse files 485, s/he can leave US after the receipt date of 485. s/he'd better leave after ap in case your gc is approved when s/he's not in US.
You can't hide the fact you leave this country because you have to return i-94.
What about driving across border to Canada or Mexico?
no problem as far as 485 is concerned
3. Can I (either myself or find a lawyer to) file I-824 in July for my spouse even I'm also filing I-485 in same month and won't get I-485 in near future? Is it simply wasting money?
If you have NOT include I-824 with I-485 in the same package when you filed 485, you have to apply I-824 after your 485 is approved.
It would be waste of money if your 824 is processed when your 485 is still pending.
