Hi,

What's the limit of the time to be spent abroad (outside the USA) on the Advanced Parole? I've heard it's up to 6 months to be abroad. Is it true?

Also, I need to know if is it up to 6 months total until I get my green card or does it count as a new period up to 6 months everytime I leave the US and return back here?

Thanks in advance.


R.

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Hi,

The advance parole period should not exceed one year. In the advance parole you will find how long are you allowed to stay outside the united states and the date it will expire. I received mine last may 22, 2007 and it says here (my AP) that I should return to the US and resume the processing of my AS prior to May 21, 2008.

Don't worry, as soon as you receive your AP you will know exactly how long you are allowed to stay outside the US. I filed my AS on March 6 (if I am not mistaken) and received my green card on the first week of June 2007. I received my advance parole last week of May 2007 and I was not able to use it cause before my flight outside the US I have my greencard.

That's true, my advanced parole period should not exceed one year which is what it says here in my documents. But it doesn't say how long I am allowed to stay outside the United States of America. How am I suppose to find out now?

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See response to duplicate question in other thread.

Thank you!!!

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What am I suppose to do if I lost my AP documents before I return to the US?

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Go see the nearest US Consulate. He will verify that it is still valid and issue you a travel letter for $165 I think it is.

He cant issue a new AP as this can only be done by USCIS.

Thank you for your quick reply. Another question, please. Am I suppose to have an exit stamp in my passport when departing the US? or only an entry stamp to the next country I am traveling to?

Thanks again.

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There are no exit stamps...Just turn in the I-94 at the airline counter and make sure that you get a new one when you re-enter the US.

Thank you!:)

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what valid reason can i put for AP? i need to apply bec i came here on a tourist visa and i dont have my personal legal documents which i might need for my AOS interview and i am thinking the AP will help me with my problem. i need to go back to my home country and get the original copies of these documents.

also when filing for AP it says i need to print a one page letter explaining why i need to travel. do i have to have that document notarized as well? or do i just sign and date it?

thanks appreciate your insight! happy holidays!