thanks! and ...

what if the i-485 approval notice has not even reached me before I need to leave the US? in that case, can I still come in with EAD card?

I mean, if I have not signed up the email notification, I wouldn't know my 485 is approved and the card is coming; I would leave the country with my EAD card with me anyways..

thank you so much for the help!

and hopefully I can get my approval notice before I leave