Parole return date question

[munkeynutts 0]

Hi everyone,

I am a permanent resident in the USA. I'm from the UK and have been a resident here since August 2010. I applied for parole (needed for first two years of pewrmanent residency) and received my approval (I-512L) several months ago. I stipulated on my application that I will intend to be leaving the US to visit the UK for a two week period between the middle of July and the middle of August 2011. However, I just noticed that my 'date to return and present my I-512L' is July 22nd 2011. Of course, I was hoping for/expecting a middle of August date, so that I could travel and return at any time within the timeframe I originally applied for (mid July to mid August).

Can I change/apply for a change on that date?

Would there be a problem if I returned after July 22nd, the date on the form?

I have been told by many people returning with parole forms that it is a breeze getting through and they just need a glance of the form and to see your green card and passport. I don't to take any risks though. I have a wife and job here now!

Advice much appreciated, thank you!

Martin

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

An Advance Parole document is not needed for conditional permanent residents. A person with a 2-year GC has all the rights to travel and work that a 10-year GC holder has. The only difference is the way in with they renew their GCs. Once you got your GC, the need for EADs and APs ended.

A reentry permit is needed for trips of longer than 1 year. This is different than an AP.

In short, you can toss the AP and travel freely with your GC.

Good luck.

Edited March 2, 2011 by Harpa Timsah

[munkeynutts 0]

Thanks for the great advice. So I guess I applied for parole not really needing to?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Well, I am not sure when you applied for the parole. Most people apply with their I-485 package. The purpose there is to serve as a temporary travel document while the GC is pending. Once the GC is approved, the need for AP goes away, because the GC gives travel permission.

But if you applied after you got the GC, then yes, it wasn't needed.

Have a good holiday!