Hi,
My wife received two identical pages (I-512L, Authorization for Parole) in the mail today. Is this means her I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT has been approved and that she can travel abroad? On the I-512L page, the "Approved" box is checked, the "Conditions/comments" is not checked. At the bottom, on the left side is her photo, on the right side is a blank box (not stamped) above that it says "National Benefits Center Parole Stamp". But, above that, there is a rectangle in lighter grey ink that says "National Benefits Center".
1.) Why does she has two identical I-512L?
2.) Does she needs to carry both I-512L copies when we travel outside the U.S?
3.) We have many trips planned. Can she uses for numerous trips outside the U.S?
4.) Does she has to surrender the I-512L copy each trip she travels?
5.) What is the blank box on the bottom right side of the I-512L that says "National Benefits Center Parole Stamp" is used for? Why is it blank? What is the purpose of that box?
Thanks in advance!!
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QUOTE(timhber @ Jul 25 2008, 06:28 PM) 
Hi,
My wife received two identical pages (I-512L, Authorization for Parole) in the mail today. Is this means her I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT has been approved and that she can travel abroad? On the I-512L page, the "Approved" box is checked, the "Conditions/comments" is not checked. At the bottom, on the left side is her photo, on the right side is a blank box (not stamped) above that it says "National Benefits Center Parole Stamp". But, above that, there is a rectangle in lighter grey ink that says "National Benefits Center". Yes, this is her AP.
1.) Why does she has two identical I-512L?
2.) Does she needs to carry both I-512L copies when we travel outside the U.S?
3.) We have many trips planned. Can she uses for numerous trips outside the U.S?
4.) Does she has to surrender the I-512L copy each trip she travels?
The AP is a multiple entry document that is valid for one year. The first time you use it, you present both copies at the border along with your passport. The border authority will stamp both copies, which basically activates the AP. Ideally, they are supposed to keep one copy and return the other to you, but I have heard of individuals getting back both copies. The next time you use the AP you present the stamped copy as your proof of AP and I don't believe they need do anything more. You do need to make sure you don't use it after it has expired, so if you have trips planned later than that and you have not yet received your green card you will need to apply for a new AP.
5.) What is the blank box on the bottom right side of the I-512L that says "National Benefits Center Parole Stamp" is used for? Why is it blank? What is the purpose of that box?
That is where the border authority will stamp the AP the first time you use it to activate it.
Thanks in advance!!
My wife received two identical pages (I-512L, Authorization for Parole) in the mail today. Is this means her I131, APPLICATION FOR USCIS TRAVEL DOCUMENT has been approved and that she can travel abroad? On the I-512L page, the "Approved" box is checked, the "Conditions/comments" is not checked. At the bottom, on the left side is her photo, on the right side is a blank box (not stamped) above that it says "National Benefits Center Parole Stamp". But, above that, there is a rectangle in lighter grey ink that says "National Benefits Center". Yes, this is her AP.
1.) Why does she has two identical I-512L?
2.) Does she needs to carry both I-512L copies when we travel outside the U.S?
3.) We have many trips planned. Can she uses for numerous trips outside the U.S?
4.) Does she has to surrender the I-512L copy each trip she travels?
The AP is a multiple entry document that is valid for one year. The first time you use it, you present both copies at the border along with your passport. The border authority will stamp both copies, which basically activates the AP. Ideally, they are supposed to keep one copy and return the other to you, but I have heard of individuals getting back both copies. The next time you use the AP you present the stamped copy as your proof of AP and I don't believe they need do anything more. You do need to make sure you don't use it after it has expired, so if you have trips planned later than that and you have not yet received your green card you will need to apply for a new AP.
5.) What is the blank box on the bottom right side of the I-512L that says "National Benefits Center Parole Stamp" is used for? Why is it blank? What is the purpose of that box?
That is where the border authority will stamp the AP the first time you use it to activate it.
Thanks in advance!!
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