Advance parole travel document

[Bergziege 1]

So I have my advance parole travel document, and would like to go back home for three weeks for a visit. The parole documents talk about all these restrictions, like "A.P. is no guarantee you'll be able to return" and all that. Can I confidently go abroad now without risking my visa or other things? Thanks!

[ceadsearc 515]

Have you been in status the whole time?

[Bergziege 1]

Have you been in status the whole time?

Not sure I understand what you mean, but my visa never ran out, I applied for adjustment of status in time and it is pending.

[Dave&Roza 748]

So I have my advance parole travel document, and would like to go back home for three weeks for a visit. The parole documents talk about all these restrictions, like "A.P. is no guarantee you'll be able to return" and all that. Can I confidently go abroad now without risking my visa or other things? Thanks!

Did you file the AOS before the I-94 expired or after? If after, how many days? You will be fine as long as you have not be out of status for more than 180 days. This is the government warning people that you have an AP document, but it is not a guaranteed re-entry to the US. Even a GC is not a guaranteed re-entry if the CBP peson thinks you have abandoned your LPR status. The only guarantee to re-enter the US is to be a USC. As long as you filed you AOS either before the I-94 or shortly after it expired, you will be fine. You may have a bit of trouble with the airlines not recognizing the AP/EAD card, but all should be well.

I should also point out that the K-1 visa you used to enter teh US expired the day you entered. What you need to "worry" about is the expiration date on the I-94 for any out of status time. If you filed before your I-94 expired, you are golden. No worries. The only thing that would cause you problems with the AOS is to miss your interview appointment, if you have an interview, while you are out of the country.

Enjoy your trip,

Dave

Edited July 18, 2012 by Dave&Roza

[Caryh 5,206]

Did you file the AOS before the I-94 expired or after? If after, how many days? You will be fine as long as you have not be out of status for more than 180 days. This is the government warning people that you have an AP document, but it is not a guaranteed re-entry to the US. Even a GC is not a guaranteed re-entry if the CBP peson thinks you have abandoned your LPR status. The only guarantee to re-enter the US is to be a USC. As long as you filed you AOS either before the I-94 or shortly after it expired, you will be fine. You may have a bit of trouble with the airlines not recognizing the AP/EAD card, but all should be well.

I should also point out that the K-1 visa you used to enter teh US expired the day you entered. What you need to "worry" about is the expiration date on the I-94 for any out of status time. If you filed before your I-94 expired, you are golden. No worries. The only thing that would cause you problems with the AOS is to miss your interview appointment, if you have an interview, while you are out of the country.

Enjoy your trip,

Dave

The other danger is being denied while she's gone. The AP is no longer valid if there's a denial.

OP, you don't have a timeline, or any dates down. If you were transfered to CSC, you've got a pretty long wait and likely no worry about needing to go to an interview, unless they transfer it local again. It would be best if someone is checking your mail so you know if any notices come in to. You don't have a lot of time to respond to RFE's, and some of the things they might ask for may take some time to get. Think about how you would handle an RFE, or an interview appointment if you're out of the country. Will you change your ticket and return early? Call and reschedule the interview? You're probably fairly safe if you make plans to handle these type of things.

[Bergziege 1]

Thanks for everyone's info! I have one additional question.

Is it okay to travel with my passport in the old name (which will likely not get changed in time), the marriage certificate showing the old and new name, and the AP travel document with the new name?

[Dave&Roza 748]

Thanks for everyone's info! I have one additional question.

Is it okay to travel with my passport in the old name (which will likely not get changed in time), the marriage certificate showing the old and new name, and the AP travel document with the new name?

Just make certain the airline tickets are in the name of the government ID used for international travel--i.e. your passport. You may want to take along a copy of the marriage certificate to help people make the connection between maiden name and married name. All the GC or AP does is allow you to re-enter the US wihout a visa or on the VWP. You still must travel with your passport and any restrictions that it carries in regards to obtaining a visa (since you are from Germany it is not too much different that having a US passport, but for some they make their plans and forget about the visa requirements for the foreign spouse).

Dave

Edited July 18, 2012 by Dave&Roza

[Lorenzoid 12]

Thanks for everyone's info! I have one additional question.

Is it okay to travel with my passport in the old name (which will likely not get changed in time), the marriage certificate showing the old and new name, and the AP travel document with the new name?

My wife did exactly that with no problem whatsoever while her AOS was pending. I don't think they even asked her to show the marriage certificate, but she had it with her just in case.