Sent in the papers today! How long did your i-131 take?

[Bullan 0]

Trying to figure out how to create a timeline as we sent in our papers today, a week later than I intended, but oh well. They're sent now. *excited*

How long did it take for you to get your Advance Parole? Can they deny it, and when will they let me know if they do? I live in New York, is the waiting time longer here since it's a big city?

I have flight tickets back home for the 17th of June but will ask the flight company if they can reschedule if I haven't got the AP yet, as I've heard there's an absolute NO NO to leave the country before I get my AP.

I've heard that it can take up to 100 days. Is that absolute maximum or can it take 200 days? Cause then I'll cry like a baby.

I hope I get it in the beginning of June, please hold your thumbs for me!

[seth2013 39]

I got mine Day 101 (see my timeline below) and that was with an RFE. You should be okay, but it's always a little iffy scheduling flights before having a card in hand. There's no guarantee, but I suspect it will arrive before your flight.

I would be really careful though, they may decide to schedule your interview right about then. Make sure there is someone still home checking your mail.

[Bullan 0]

Interesting... I was assuming the interview wouldn't be scheduled in less than 6 months, haha! Hubby is gonna stay in the US though so I guess he can keep track of the post.

If worse came to worse, can you reschedule an interview?

[seth2013 39]

Yes, interviews can be rescheduled.

Although, sometimes they deny you because USCIS offices don't communicate well with each other, then you need to petition to reopen the case, etc. Here's a recent example: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/418702-advice-wanted-i130-i485-denied-uscis-error/

Point being, consider carefully whether or not you want to try to reschedule. Sometimes it's a lot of trouble.

Good luck

Edited March 31, 2013 by sethless

[Xanax 349]

My AP was approved in 69 days.

[Mariana2012 89]

Trying to figure out how to create a timeline as we sent in our papers today, a week later than I intended, but oh well. They're sent now. *excited*

How long did it take for you to get your Advance Parole? Can they deny it, and when will they let me know if they do? I live in New York, is the waiting time longer here since it's a big city?

I have flight tickets back home for the 17th of June but will ask the flight company if they can reschedule if I haven't got the AP yet, as I've heard there's an absolute NO NO to leave the country before I get my AP.

I've heard that it can take up to 100 days. Is that absolute maximum or can it take 200 days? Cause then I'll cry like a baby.

I hope I get it in the beginning of June, please hold your thumbs for me!

K

Just make sure if you leave the country with AP that you never overstayed your visa. I think ( please someone correct me if I am wrong ) with AP you are not guaranteed entry in the US if you have a previous ban ( that can be triggered even by 1 day overstay ) .

You can see my timeline on my signature to get an idea of waiting times.

Also make sure you are in the country for the interview. One should avoid rescheduling Greencard interviews .

Edited March 31, 2013 by Mariana2012

[Bullan 0]

Wait, it took you 67 days to get the green card as well? Snap!

[Mariana2012 89]

Snap indeed yet not uncommon

Edited March 31, 2013 by Mariana2012

[cess 0]

My I-131 sent Jan 16 (by my work attorneys), received notice to do my biometrics Feb 13, got my EAD/Parole card March 11, waiting for my green card, hopefully I get an interview soon.

Trying to figure out how to create a timeline as we sent in our papers today, a week later than I intended, but oh well. They're sent now. *excited*

How long did it take for you to get your Advance Parole? Can they deny it, and when will they let me know if they do? I live in New York, is the waiting time longer here since it's a big city?

I have flight tickets back home for the 17th of June but will ask the flight company if they can reschedule if I haven't got the AP yet, as I've heard there's an absolute NO NO to leave the country before I get my AP.

I've heard that it can take up to 100 days. Is that absolute maximum or can it take 200 days? Cause then I'll cry like a baby.

I hope I get it in the beginning of June, please hold your thumbs for me!

[Xanax 349]

K

Just make sure if you leave the country with AP that you never overstayed your visa. I think ( please someone correct me if I am wrong ) with AP you are not guaranteed entry in the US if you have a previous ban ( that can be triggered even by 1 day overstay ) .

You can see my timeline on my signature to get an idea of waiting times.

Also make sure you are in the country for the interview. One should avoid rescheduling Greencard interviews .

There is no ban for an overstay less than 6 months I believe

[Mariana2012 89]

There is no ban for an overstay less than 6 months I believe

So if I had a 6 months visa and I stay for 11 months as a tourist I can come back at some time in the future with no problem because I overstayed less than 6 months. I doubt that !

[Bullan 0]

I haven't overstayed and have so far followed the rules and laws so I should be fine in that sense. =)

[Xanax 349]

So if I had a 6 months visa and I stay for 11 months as a tourist I can come back at some time in the future with no problem becaugse I overstayed less than 6 months. I doubt that !

Nope, they probably won't let you back in and they may take your visa but there is no ban period for an overstay less than 6 months, as far as I am aware. Of course if you find information to the contrary I am happy to be wrong. As far as I know an overstay of 6months to a year is a 3 year ban and 1 year + is 10 years.

[Mariana2012 89]

Aha. Makes sense. Well it would still suck to not be allowed back in.