Advanced Parole understanding

[JackDp 1]

Hi!

I've got AP today! YAHOOOO!!!!

It's sooooo important for me and my wife to go to Europe...

I opened it, read and got a question.

- there are two checkbox in AP paper. One of them against "APPROVED", the other one is against "CONDITIONS/COMMENTS".

The first one dosn't have any comments. In the last one there are several passages that tells that AP is not "admission" meaning that AP is not a guarantee of entrance to US. This is confusing info for me because I was always sure that AP gives guarantee entrance. In other passages it also explains that even with AP the entrance can be denied by the customs etc.

So, in my particular case the box with "APPROVED" marked with cross. Does it means that the "CONDITIONS/COMMENTS" are not applied to me? Or in other words - shall I worry about that conditions/comments that are not marked?? Am I guaranteed in entering USA after trip?

Thank you, guys! :-)

[Ed+Cindy 1]

AP is not a guarantee, you are still subject to CBP inspection and since you don't have a GC yet, you might not necessarily be processed upon entry as a resident. Most people should be ok, but its not a visa and its possible you could have problems.

IMHO, I would only use AP as an emergency, otherwise wait for GC, but that's me.

Edited September 28, 2009 by Ed+Cindy

[NArocks 13]

How did you enter the US originally?

[JackDp 1]

How did you enter the US originally?

I did!

I have H1-B visa that expires Oct 06,2009 (in few days) but I married in April,09 and filed Adjustment, EAD, AP in July 09, 2009.

[Ed+Cindy 1]

I have H1-B visa that expires Oct 06,2009 (in few days) but I married in April,09 and filed Adjustment, EAD, AP in July 09, 2009.

I wouldn't leave. Your visa is expired.

Its up to the 'kindness' of the CBP to allow you back in as an AOS aplicant.

You should have the GC soon.

This is my advice only.

Edited September 28, 2009 by Ed+Cindy

[NArocks 13]

I have H1-B visa that expires Oct 06,2009 (in few days) but I married in April,09 and filed Adjustment, EAD, AP in July 09, 2009.

I wouldn't leave. Your visa is expired.

Its up to the 'kindness' of the CBP to allow you back in as an AOS aplicant.

You should have the GC soon.

This is my advice only.

I agree

[Krikit 1,163]

It sounds like you're good to go, Jack. As long as you don't have any overstays (which you don't) or were involved in any criminal activity, your AP is your re-entry ticket. Have a nice trip.

Moving from AOS to Working & Traveling section.

[JackDp 1]

I have H1-B visa that expires Oct 06,2009 (in few days) but I married in April,09 and filed Adjustment, EAD, AP in July 09, 2009.

I wouldn't leave. Your visa is expired.

Its up to the 'kindness' of the CBP to allow you back in as an AOS aplicant.

You should have the GC soon.

This is my advice only.

Thank you!!

But....what my H1B visa has to do with my current status??

[rebeccajo 14]

I have H1-B visa that expires Oct 06,2009 (in few days) but I married in April,09 and filed Adjustment, EAD, AP in July 09, 2009.

I wouldn't leave. Your visa is expired.

Its up to the 'kindness' of the CBP to allow you back in as an AOS aplicant.

You should have the GC soon.

This is my advice only.

Thank you!!

But....what my H1B visa has to do with my current status??

Nothing.

[JackDp 1]

I have H1-B visa that expires Oct 06,2009 (in few days) but I married in April,09 and filed Adjustment, EAD, AP in July 09, 2009.

I wouldn't leave. Your visa is expired.

Its up to the 'kindness' of the CBP to allow you back in as an AOS aplicant.

You should have the GC soon.

This is my advice only.

Thank you!!

But....what my H1B visa has to do with my current status??

Nothing.

Am I correct saying that - it doesn't matter what status you had and when certain visa expires while you are adjusting your status under I-130? was it H1B or travel or what ever - I'm adjusting and I was legal here

[Krikit 1,163]

Am I correct saying that - it doesn't matter what status you had and when certain visa expires while you are adjusting your status under I-130? was it H1B or travel or what ever - I'm adjusting and I was legal here

If your status was "illegal entry" or "overstay" you have a problem. You don't have a problem.

[JackDp 1]

what "CBP inspection" means?

Edited September 29, 2009 by JackDp

[Krikit 1,163]

what "CBP inspection" means?

Customs & Border Protection http://cbp.gov/

[rsn 135]

what "CBP inspection" means?

Customs and Border Protection. You deal with them whenever you re-enter the U.S. at the POE.

Edited September 29, 2009 by rsn

[JackDp 1]

-))

gosh! I was not specific in my question.....I know what CVP means... sorry, guys!

But what "CBP inspection" means ??

do they check if I have red light violation?? ( in Ukraine I had a conflict with my luggage in CBP but was OK with their own records )