Does EVERYONE file the I-131?

[LDora 7]

Every case I read here, it seems as though everyone files I-131 with their AOS packet. I guess it's because a lot of people are a lot more anxious to visit back home than I am? I wasn't going to bother with it, mainly because we wouldn't be able to afford a trip back to Canada for the foreseeable future, and frankly I can wait until I have a Green Card before I go travelling again. (Honestly? I'm a bit sick of planes, trains, and automobiles right now!)

Has anyone here NOT filed an I-131 with their application? Will they look at me weird if I don't? I know the fee is included, but I just don't see the point. (I asked my little sister -- 15 -- if she missed me. She said "Meh." )

[Otto 83]

We didn't (file for AP) ; while many do, not everyone does... It's a personal choice.

No, USCIS isn't going to look at you weird if you don't.

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Every case I read here, it seems as though everyone files I-131 with their AOS packet. I guess it's because a lot of people are a lot more anxious to visit back home than I am? I wasn't going to bother with it, mainly because we wouldn't be able to afford a trip back to Canada for the foreseeable future, and frankly I can wait until I have a Green Card before I go travelling again. (Honestly? I'm a bit sick of planes, trains, and automobiles right now!)

Has anyone here NOT filed an I-131 with their application? Will they look at me weird if I don't? I know the fee is included, but I just don't see the point. (I asked my little sister -- 15 -- if she missed me. She said "Meh." )

Most people file for it as it gives them peace of mind in case something hapens to a family member and they need to travel back home urgently.

You dont have to file for the I-131 there are a lot of people who dont bother with it. But for most as it is included with the cost of AOS they get it "Just In Case".

[Dakine 26]

I've seen LOTS of people that didn't apply for AP and a short time later were posting on how to get an "emergency AP" because something not expected popped up back home.

[Soancika+Brian 0]

Every case I read here, it seems as though everyone files I-131 with their AOS packet. I guess it's because a lot of people are a lot more anxious to visit back home than I am? I wasn't going to bother with it, mainly because we wouldn't be able to afford a trip back to Canada for the foreseeable future, and frankly I can wait until I have a Green Card before I go travelling again. (Honestly? I'm a bit sick of planes, trains, and automobiles right now!)

Has anyone here NOT filed an I-131 with their application? Will they look at me weird if I don't? I know the fee is included, but I just don't see the point. (I asked my little sister -- 15 -- if she missed me. She said "Meh." )

Hey guys,

I didn't file I-131 with my AOS packet. Just figured that we're not going to go back home till i get all the papework, and till we save some money for the trip.

You are not the only one. Whoo hooo...