Noorah101

No, that's incorrect. There is no fingerprinting associated with the receiving the AP.

Rene

Venus21

    > > > > > > I have a couple questions concerning traveling with Advance
    > > > > > > Parole:
    > > > > > > How long can I stay outside the US?
    > > > > > > Can I take multiple trips?
    > > > > > > If so, what is the cumulative time I can spend abroad in any
    > > > > > > given
    > > > > > > period (e.g. 12 months)?
    > > > > > > For some reason I can't find that information anywhere.
    > > > > > > Maybe someone here will be able to help me?
    > > > > > > Thanks in advance.
    > > > > > > --
    > > > > > > Posted via http://expatforums.com
    > > > > > Hi:
    > > > > > #1 -- you are under no obligation to return. You may remain
    > > > > > #outside the
    > > > > > #United States as long as you want.
    > > > > > #2 -- A "multiple entry" parole can be used multiple times.
    > > > > > #BTW, the
    > > > > > #use of "entry" with "parole" is an oxymoron. A parolee is
    > > > > > notionally
    > > > > > #still outside the United States awaiting admission.
    > > > > > #3 -- The I-512 will have an expiry date on it. BTW, the
    > > > > > #general
    > > > > > #practice of CIS is contrary to that of VISAS -- you must LAND
    > > > > > at
    > > > > > a
    > > > > > US
    > > > > > #POE before expiry of the parole -- it is not enough to just
    > > > > > begin
    > > > > > your
    > > > > > #uninterrupted international journey to the US.
    > > > > > --
    > > > > > Certified Specialist
    > > > > > Immigration & Nat. Law
    > > > > > Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
    > > > > OK, I get it.
    > > > > So I can take as many trips as I want and stay as long as I wish
    > > > > outside
    > > > > of the US as long as I come back before the AP expires.
    > > > > Now, is the length of my stay going to affect the case later on?
    > > > > I mean could the immigration question my marriage - if I'm away
    > > > > and
    > > > > my
    > > > > husband is here?
    > > > > Can anyone tell me how much longer will I have to wait for the
    > > > > travel
    > > > > document?
    > > > > We filed the papers around mid-october from Connecticut.
    > > > > Thanks againg for prompt answers.
    > > > > --
    > > > > Posted via http://expatforums.com
    > > > I don't think this is an accurate statment. I don't think you can
    > > > generalize like that. There is no "rule" on this type of thing,
    > > > each
    > > > case is individual.
    > > > It might, or it might not. There's no way of knowing.
    > > > Yes, immigration has the right to question your marriage at any
    > > > point
    > > > during the process. But, in general, issues like work, school, or
    > > > family emergencies are valid reasons for being separated for a
    > > > while.
    > > > No one can tell you for sure, but APs usually take about 3 months
    > > > from
    > > > filing. You sent your application to the Chicago lockbox, right?
    > > > Best Wishes,
    > > > Rene
    > > > --
    > > Yes, Chicago lockbox.
    > > I understand that is has to come back to Hartford and they have to
    > > invite me for finerprinting first - is that correct?
    > > --
    > > Posted via http://expatforums.com
    > No, that's incorrect. There is no fingerprinting associated with the
    > receiving the AP.
    > Rene
    > --

So AP is unrelated?

Rene, could you please tell me what the exact sequele of filing for AOS
are?
What happens first - fingerprinting or interview???
I'm quite confused. :confused:

And when does the AP come into the picture.
Someone told me that I should get my travel document together with a
work permit. But don't I need to fingerprinted first?

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Noorah101

You can find out everything you need to know at www.uscis.gov. Read through the sections on "how do I adjust status to permanent resident", and getting an EAD and an AP. I don't know where you are in the whole process. Your question was only regarding AP, so that's the topic I answered.

AP is obtained by filing an I-131.
EAD is obtained by filing an I-765.
Those can accompany your AOS application, or can be filed after you submit your AOS application.

Very basically: There is a 10-digit fingerprinting for the AOS. There is a 1-digit scan and photo done for the EAD. USCIS usually sends a letter notifying you when to go in for those appointments. There is nothing like that done for the AP. After the AOS fingerprinting, eventually you'll be notified to appear for your AOS interview at your local office.

I hope that clears up the process a bit. But really, you need to read www.uscis.gov. It seems you have lots of questions that can be answered by that site. Or, better yet, you might think about retaining an attorney to guide you through the process. You might have issues using AP, I don't know your history, a competent immigration attorney can go over your case and history with you, and inform you better of what to expect in your particular case.

Best Wishes,
Rene

Venus21

    > > > > > > > > I have a couple questions concerning traveling with
    > > > > > > > > Advance
    > > > > > > > > Parole:
    > > > > > > > > How long can I stay outside the US?
    > > > > > > > > Can I take multiple trips?
    > > > > > > > > If so, what is the cumulative time I can spend abroad in
    > > > > > > > > any
    > > > > > > > > given
    > > > > > > > > period (e.g. 12 months)?
    > > > > > > > > For some reason I can't find that information anywhere.
    > > > > > > > > Maybe someone here will be able to help me?
    > > > > > > > > Thanks in advance.
    > > > > > > > > --
    > > > > > > > > Posted via http://expatforums.com
    > > > > > > > Hi:
    > > > > > > > #1 -- you are under no obligation to return. You may
    > > > > > > > #remain
    > > > > > > > #outside the
    > > > > > > > #United States as long as you want.
    > > > > > > > #2 -- A "multiple entry" parole can be used multiple
    > > > > > > > #times.
    > > > > > > > #BTW, the
    > > > > > > > #use of "entry" with "parole" is an oxymoron. A parolee
    > > > > > > > is
    > > > > > > > notionally
    > > > > > > > #still outside the United States awaiting admission.
    > > > > > > > #3 -- The I-512 will have an expiry date on it. BTW, the
    > > > > > > > #general
    > > > > > > > #practice of CIS is contrary to that of VISAS -- you must
    > > > > > > > LAND
    > > > > > > > at
    > > > > > > > a
    > > > > > > > US
    > > > > > > > #POE before expiry of the parole -- it is not enough to
    > > > > > > > just
    > > > > > > > begin
    > > > > > > > your
    > > > > > > > #uninterrupted international journey to the US.
    > > > > > > > --
    > > > > > > > Certified Specialist
    > > > > > > > Immigration & Nat. Law
    > > > > > > > Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
    > > > > > > OK, I get it.
    > > > > > > So I can take as many trips as I want and stay as long as I
    > > > > > > wish
    > > > > > > outside
    > > > > > > of the US as long as I come back before the AP expires.
    > > > > > > Now, is the length of my stay going to affect the case later
    > > > > > > on?
    > > > > > > I mean could the immigration question my marriage - if I'm
    > > > > > > away
    > > > > > > and
    > > > > > > my
    > > > > > > husband is here?
    > > > > > > Can anyone tell me how much longer will I have to wait for
    > > > > > > the
    > > > > > > travel
    > > > > > > document?
    > > > > > > We filed the papers around mid-october from Connecticut.
    > > > > > > Thanks againg for prompt answers.
    > > > > > > --
    > > > > > > Posted via http://expatforums.com
    > > > > > I don't think this is an accurate statment. I don't think you
    > > > > > can
    > > > > > generalize like that. There is no "rule" on this type of
    > > > > > thing,
    > > > > > each
    > > > > > case is individual.
    > > > > > It might, or it might not. There's no way of knowing.
    > > > > > Yes, immigration has the right to question your marriage at
    > > > > > any
    > > > > > point
    > > > > > during the process. But, in general, issues like work,
    > > > > > school,
    > > > > > or
    > > > > > family emergencies are valid reasons for being separated for a
    > > > > > while.
    > > > > > No one can tell you for sure, but APs usually take about 3
    > > > > > months
    > > > > > from
    > > > > > filing. You sent your application to the Chicago lockbox,
    > > > > > right?
    > > > > > Best Wishes,
    > > > > > Rene
    > > > > > --
    > > > > Yes, Chicago lockbox.
    > > > > I understand that is has to come back to Hartford and they have
    > > > > to
    > > > > invite me for finerprinting first - is that correct?
    > > > > --
    > > > > Posted via http://expatforums.com
    > > > No, that's incorrect. There is no fingerprinting associated with
    > > > the
    > > > receiving the AP.
    > > > Rene
    > > > --
    > > So AP is unrelated?
    > > Rene, could you please tell me what the exact sequele of filing for
    > > AOS
    > > are?
    > > What happens first - fingerprinting or interview???
    > > I'm quite confused. :confused:
    > > And when does the AP come into the picture.
    > > Someone told me that I should get my travel document together with a
    > > work permit. But don't I need to fingerprinted first?
    > > --
    > > Posted via http://expatforums.com
    > You can find out everything you need to know at www.uscis.gov. Read
    > through the sections on "how do I adjust status to permanent
    > resident", and getting an EAD and an AP. I don't know where you are
    > in the whole process. Your question was only regarding AP, so that's
    > the topic I answered.
    > AP is obtained by filing an I-131.
    > EAD is obtained by filing an I-765.
    > Those can accompany your AOS application, or can be filed after you
    > submit your AOS application.
    > Very basically: There is a 10-digit fingerprinting for the AOS.
    > There
    > is a 1-digit scan and photo done for the EAD. USCIS usually sends a
    > letter notifying you when to go in for those appointments. There is
    > nothing like that done for the AP. After the AOS fingerprinting,
    > eventually you'll be notified to appear for your AOS interview at your
    > local office.
    > I hope that clears up the process a bit. But really, you need to read
    > www.uscis.gov. It seems you have lots of questions that can be
    > answered
    > by that site. Or, better yet, you might think about retaining an
    > attorney to guide you through the process. You might have issues
    > using
    > AP, I don't know your history, a competent immigration attorney can go
    > over your case and history with you, and inform you better of what to
    > expect in your particular case.
    > Best Wishes,
    > Rene
    > --

Thanks Rene,
you did clear it for me.
I did read the USCIS website before but I couldn't find the description
of the process step by step (e.g. what exactly happens after you file,
fingerprinting procedures etc.)
So thanks again!

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