Going to Canada on Friday

[Peachey 10]

So I have a few questions about using my AP when I come back from my trip.

Do I have to stop at the USA border on my way there to tell them anything?

From what I understand, when CSC approves my GC, my AP becomes void. If it's approved between now and Friday, I won't be able to go right?

What if my GC gets approved while I'm in Canada?

If I can't leaved the country while in "limbo" between getting approved and actually getting my GC, what happens if I get approved on Friday while in route?

Thanks for your help!

[Krikit 1,164]

No, you don't have to stop at the US border on your way there.

Your AP is valid until the expiry date. I was in Canada when my AOS was approved and the card sent. I just returned using the AP. It wasn't a problem.

Have a great trip!

[OBX 51]

Have a great trip! Safe travels.

[Peachey 10]

Thanks for the info Krikit!

And for the well wishes OBX!

[SapphireDreams 71]

Since you've been transferred to CSC they can't necessarily assume that you've set up email updates, so it wouldn't matter whether you were approved or not while travelling, it's when it reaches your mailbox that counts.

When you use your AP, give yourself lots of extra time at the border because you'll have to go through secondary.

Have fun!

[Krikit 1,164]

When you use your AP, give yourself lots of extra time at the border because you'll have to go through secondary.

Word. I was there for over two hours. They made me miss my flight.

[SapphireDreams 71]

Word. I was there for over two hours. They made me miss my flight.

I think we were there around 1.5-1.75 hours, it was brutal. A lot of people were missing their flights. We were lucky that we got there about 3.5 horus early so we were okay.

[Peachey 10]

Ok so that was easy. I waited in line in my car at the border for half an hour, then went inside for half an hour. Everyone was very nice. I guess I looked really bored in the waiting room because the officer processing my AP explained in detail that it takes like 15 minutes to verify everything on my file so that I "plan better for next time".

He took my original I-94 out of my passport and put in an I-94a. I guess that's normal? Meh, he let me come back, that's what matters. Keeping my fingers crossed for my Green Card now.

[Sprailenes 47]

I thought you meant this Friday when I read this and I was going to say...... RACE YA!