I am certain that I will return to India this year without completing the green card process. Do I need to withdraw the application? What are the implications of this? Will I have issues coming to U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa in future?

Answer:

If you are planning to abandon the permanent resident process, it may be wise to withdraw the I-485 application; that way you will have a better chance of obtaining a nonimmigrant intent visa (e.g., B-1/B-2, F-1) in the future. Before making a decision about withdrawing a pending I-485 application, it would be wise to consult with an attorney as, once a withdrawal request is made, it cannot be taken back. (10.Feb.2014)

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