To AP or not AP

[NY_BX 397]

Is it really necessary to file for AP if my almost husband is not scheduled to travel anytime soon? Does he need a scheduled trip to file for AP or can he file on a "just-in-case" basis? If he can, what should we write on Part 7? Can he travel with his conditional green card?

I'm a little confused about that.

Thank you

Edited February 28, 2012 by NY_BX

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

He can file for just in case. It is routinely approved with the AOS application. AP is a temporary measure in case the GC takes a long time to approve. Once he gets his GC, he no longer needs AP or a work permit - the GC gives the right to work and travel by itself.

AOS used to take years, so these temporary measures made more sense then. Now that AOS takes only a few months, EAD and AP are only "useable" for a month or so before they are made obsolete by the approved GC.

[SF2007 48]

He can file for free if he does so same time as AOS. He does not need travel plans to do so.

EAD/AP combo card takes about 3 months to get and AOS has been more like 6 months lately. Yours to choose. But I liked knowing that if there was an emergency, I could leave and re enter the U.S.

[Shri & Vai 1]

Definitely apply for it. You never know when you may need it. And the AoS fees include the AP anyway.

[NY_BX 397]

He can file for just in case. It is routinely approved with the AOS application. AP is a temporary measure in case the GC takes a long time to approve. Once he gets his GC, he no longer needs AP or a work permit - the GC gives the right to work and travel by itself.

AOS used to take years, so these temporary measures made more sense then. Now that AOS takes only a few months, EAD and AP are only "useable" for a month or so before they are made obsolete by the approved GC.

ok. Thank you. What shold he write in the separate sheet? "I want AP just in case there's an emergency prior to receiving my green card?"

[VanessaTony 3,567]

ok. Thank you. What shold he write in the separate sheet? "I want AP just in case there's an emergency prior to receiving my green card?"

You don't do a separate sheet. It's not required if applying for AP with AOS as the process of AOS is what makes you eligible (which it says in the instructions but admittedly isn't very clear).