Point of Advanced Parole?

[Dupont 0]

Hello, My husband's conditional greencard expires in August. We would like to take a vacation after that point and before he would most likely get his new 10 year greencard. Initially, I thought we would have to apply for advanced parole which I've recieved mixed messages on whether or not that can be used for vacation. However - now I think we can just take the NOA 1 from the i-751 which extends the greencard for another year. Is that correct? You can just take the NOA, expired greencard, passport and you are good to go? If that is the case - why would anyone ever apply for advanced parole? On the Visa Journey timelines they list the I - 131 as though it is a normal part of the process but it doesn't seem like it is necessary.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thank you!

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Ive not looked at the guides on ROC yet, but are you not mixing up ROC and AOS.

I've only witnessed those applying for AP with AOS not ROC.

[Pitaya 2,576]

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[Dupont 0]

Maybe I am confusing it and it's something people do with AOS and not ROC. I thought folks did it with ROC.

[Liz&Nate 23]

We traveled internationally and I was able to get back into the country with my expired GC, passport and the extension letter before RoC. Actually, I took my biometrics appointment as well and produced it when asked when my 10-year green card was coming. We had almost zero hassles.

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

When filing for AOS, before becoming a permanent resident, people need the AP to re-enter the US while waiting for their green cards to be approved. The I-131 is a normal part of filing for AOS. You file the I-765 and I-131 at the same time as the I-485, and you will receive an EAD/AP combo card that allows you to work and re-enter the US. The I-131 is not part of the ROC process.

AP is not needed by green card holders. You are a permanent resident and can travel abroad and re-enter using the green card. If you will be out of the country for long periods of time, then you would file for a re-entry permit(which is also the I-131), not AP. Just to travel normally though, re-entry permit is not needed. When filing for ROC, your receipt notice is an extension of the green card for a year. You can re-enter the US using the expired green card along with that extension letter.

[Dupont 0]

OK this is very helpful and good to know. Thank you everyone!

[Amhara 460]

When filing for AOS, before becoming a permanent resident, people need the AP to re-enter the US while waiting for their green cards to be approved. The I-131 is a normal part of filing for AOS. You file the I-765 and I-131 at the same time as the I-485, and you will receive an EAD/AP combo card that allows you to work and re-enter the US. The I-131 is not part of the ROC process.

One can apply for AP during AOS for a non-specific trip, right? My fiance may need to visit back home for his father's bad health, but we would like to be able to visit places like India and Switzerland if we get the chance. Must we be specific with the countries and/or dates of visit or are they flexible with the visits?

[Sunnyland 639]

One can apply for AP during AOS for a non-specific trip, right? My fiance may need to visit back home for his father's bad health, but we would like to be able to visit places like India and Switzerland if we get the chance. Must we be specific with the countries and/or dates of visit or are they flexible with the visits?

When your fiance does his AOS, he has to also apply for the AP (i131) and the EAD (the employment document) along with AOS so they will send him a combo card AP-EAD within 1 - 3 months from the moment he sent his papers. You dont need to specify which country/ies you will be visiting if you dont know for sure, you can do it if you want to but it's not mandatory . The purpose of AP is so you can travel while your AOS is pending.

[rushfan02 1]

One can apply for AP during AOS for a non-specific trip, right? My fiance may need to visit back home for his father's bad health, but we would like to be able to visit places like India and Switzerland if we get the chance. Must we be specific with the countries and/or dates of visit or are they flexible with the visits?

You don't need to be country specific. My wife (Filipina) and I just got back from a trip to Malaysia, Thailand and China. No questions were asked why we went where we went. We did have to a secondary inspection (basically passport was taken, and they stamped something about AP on the back page).

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

One can apply for AP during AOS for a non-specific trip, right? My fiance may need to visit back home for his father's bad health, but we would like to be able to visit places like India and Switzerland if we get the chance. Must we be specific with the countries and/or dates of visit or are they flexible with the visits?

No reason needed for an adjustment applicant to receive and use AP. There is no place on the I-131 for an adjustment applicant to list a reason or countries they are visiting. You do not fill out Part 4. You skip from the bottom of page 2 to Part 7, as it tells you on the form. You also do not need to include a statement giving a reason or explanation.

[Amhara 460]

No reason needed for an adjustment applicant to receive and use AP. There is no place on the I-131 for an adjustment applicant to list a reason or countries they are visiting. You do not fill out Part 4. You skip from the bottom of page 2 to Part 7, as it tells you on the form. You also do not need to include a statement giving a reason or explanation.

Gotcha. Now I just looked up Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). I missed that the first time, so now I know.

Thank you all!!!

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

You are welcome.