flipperz_39

Hello Experts:

I would like to leave the US before receiving the Green card (i.e. conditional permanent resident). I have been able to find out that i need to apply for something called the 'advance parole' in order to do that. I just want to get more details on this. That is,

- how long does it take to get the 'advance parole' approved?

- Where can i find more details on how to apply for 'advance parole'?

- Can I apply for 'advance parole' at the same time we apply for I485?

- Is it even advisable to apply for 'advance parole' and to leave the US before the I485(i.e. conditional permanent residency) is approved?

Thanks for your time and attention!

scrubbedexpat099

1. 2 to 3 months

2. Forms are on the USCIS web site.

3. Yes, you can not apply before the I485

4. I did, technically you are paroled back into the US rather than admitted, but if you have no problems, overstays whatever should not be an issue - your call.

Folinskyinla

Hi:

1. Once the AP is approved, you can compute the amount of time it took.

2. Yes, it can be filed concurrently. Since you seem to be doing a Family Based petition, it is filed via the "Chicago Lockbox" on form I-131.

3. You don't give enough facts on the advisability. If you have overstayed a timed non-immigrant admission for more than 180 days, it is NOT advisable to do an advance parole. Also, if you use advance parole and something goes wrong, you are NOT entitled to any bond if you are placed in removal proceedings [don't think it can't happen].

Salinator

The whole purpose of the I-131 Advance Parole document is to allow you
to leave the country prior to your AOS being approved. That way you are
not held in the US if you need to travel for various reasons. The
document that they send you is good for a year, and should bridge the
gap until your AOS is approved. You can apply at the same time as your
485.

I applied for mine just recently and it took approximately 60 days to
be processed and approved.

If you are travelling, it is a must otherwise if you leave the country
without it, the USCIS will consider your application 'abandoned' and
you may not be let back in the US.

monica&ed

I applied for the AP at he the same time with adjustment of status forms. I paid the AP fee, but I received my conditional permanent resident card before I got my AP so I lost the money spent for the AP. It took 12 months to get my green card and 13 months to have my AP approved! (with Nebraska office).

maxalt

Do NOT do it, wait until you have your greencard.
That's all I have to say.

Noorah101

Wow! That's the longest AP approval I've ever heard of!

To the OP - go to www.uscis.gov, click on Forms & Fees, and find Form I-131. That's the AP application.

Rene

BrideOfBritBoy

We applied for DH's advance parole at the same time we filed his I-485 (we also applied for employment authorization at that time.) It took about 2 months to get his AP. However, that was over 2 years ago.

I would suggest applying for advance parole with your I-485, as most people here have probably done. In fact, I'm pretty sure that the bulk of I-485 applications come with the I-131 (travel document) and the I-765 (employment authorization.)

DH left the country (we went to the Bahamas) while his I-485 was being processed, and it was no problem.

jeffreyhy

monica&ed,

How long ago was this?

Your experience may not be relevant these days, since you mention "Nebraska office".

Regards, JEff

monica&ed

I filled for the AP in March 2004. I got my CPR in March 2005. I called the 1-800 nr and told them I don't need the AP anymore coz I have my CPR and requested to withdraw my AP application and have my money refunded ($130). Of course, they said No. One month later I had my AP approved!!!