Upcoming AOS Interview and no I-94

[k1crosser 1]

A brief rundown of our situation:

Canadian-born (with Canadian citizenship) immigrant entered on K1 visa in May. We married within 90 days. Have received AP and EAD joint card, and have AOS interview scheduled for next week. Took a recent trip back to Canada for Christmas, and returned to the US days later. Upon return to the US, immigration officer did not recognize the Advanced Parole joint card, and allowed us to cross only after showing him the AOS interview appointment letter. The immigration officer ripped out the I-94, and did not stamp the passport of the Canadian immigrant.

We have read plenty of threads that state interviewing officers have requested the I-94 at the AOS interview. Will this be a problem for us at our interview next week?

[RandyN 10]

Did he say why he didn't recognize the AP?

[SF2007 48]

I believe you had to submit a 2 sided photocopy of your I-94 with your AOS isn't? Worst case scenario, you can bring your extra copy and explain why you don't have the original anymore.

[k1crosser 1]

Did he say why he didn't recognize the AP?

Should have been more clear. We handed him AP, passports, and declaration forms at same time. Officer said there was problem as we were trying to cross on an apparent "expired visa". He may have been looking at the K1 visa since he made the statement that the issue was with our (non-existent) K3 visa. We explained it was K1 not K3, and that our case was awaiting an interview and that the AP card had allowed us to travel abroad. He didn't really give in until we handed the AOS appointment letter, and advised us to bring it with us whenever leaving the country.

I believe you had to submit a 2 sided photocopy of your I-94 with your AOS isn't? Worst case scenario, you can bring your extra copy and explain why you don't have the original anymore.

Should def have photocopy of it somewhere. Once found though, still unsettling not having original.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Should have been more clear. We handed him AP, passports, and declaration forms at same time. Officer said there was problem as we were trying to cross on an apparent "expired visa". He may have been looking at the K1 visa since he made the statement that the issue was with our (non-existent) K3 visa. We explained it was K1 not K3, and that our case was awaiting an interview and that the AP card had allowed us to travel abroad. He didn't really give in until we handed the AOS appointment letter, and advised us to bring it with us whenever leaving the country.

Should def have photocopy of it somewhere. Once found though, still unsettling not having original.

I do not know why so many people think a K-1 turns into a K-3 when you get married. Workers at social security offices have been known to do this and turn people away for their SSN because they are married and now "K-3". I can more understand them not understanding immigration visas, but CBP officers should know this stuff. It is their job to.

Take your copy with you to the interview and if they ask for the original I-94, just explain what happened. They did not ask for or take my husband's I-94 at our interview, but I know most people seem to be asked for it.