i-131 (re-entry permit) for Conditional permanent Resident

[mosacorp 2]

So my GC was ordered on MAY 6 and today I read they are having delays of up to 8 weeks (I hope that is not on top of the almost 4 weeks that have already passed), But my wife and I are travelling on June 20th, and since I am not sure about the timeline of the GC happening and I never did file for FORM I-131 when I filed I-485/I-130 and am now seriously considering doing so.

I have read the rules of filing I-131 and am not sure if I still qualify to not have to pay the $385 they require, since I am wanting a RE-ENTRY PERMIT and I am a a conditional permanent resident, and I get the impression that only prior to being one you get to basically send copies of i-797 notices and receipts of paying for I-485 etc. But this seems to only be in the capacity of ADVANCED PAROLE?

So lastly, if I chose the expedited option, how long would it take?

Thank you

[Kathryn41 3,205]

If your green card was approved and ordered and you haven't received it, the AP wouldn't work for you anyway - it is for before you have your green card approval. Since your green card has been approved, what you can do is make an INFOPASS appointment at your local USCIS office, bring your up to date passport and request an I-551 stamp placed in your passport. That acts the same as having the green card. Try and schedule your infopass appointment no later than 2 weeks before you travel. You can probably try and set the appointment now. You can make the appointment at http://www.uscis.gov - go to the right hand column, click on 'schedule an appointment', and follow the directions. Bring along your proof of travel arrangements and something with your A # on it when you go. You shouldn't have any problems either getting the stamp, nor travelling with the stamp in your passport instead of having the physical green card. Even better - there is no charge.