I-131 questions

[Pinoylover 6]

Ok i'm trying to fill out the I-131 AP for travel it ask a lot of questions like since becoming a permanent resident which when we are filling this out are not? what to fill out and what not to fill out it's like your asking to go now it ask when you plan on leaving and so on i'm confused. anybody here can send me a copy of theirs to give me an example how to fill this thing out if so send me a PM and we can go from there. Thanks

[TnJ 131]

I take it your getting ready to file with your AOS package? Not sure exactly where all you're stumped, but for Section 2, check 'd'. A large section of the application doesn't need to be filled out for Advance Parole. AP is only one of a few benefits for this application. Filing AP from a K-1, much will not apply to you. This is indicated in the part that states 'skip to Part 7'. For travel dates, I put 'unknown at this time'. Apparently, other K-1 AOSers did the same, and it didn't cause any problems. Time will tell for us though. You will need to indicate on a separate sheet of paper your need to travel. Have you looked at the example forms yet? That's basically what you need to follow. There is also a template for the separate sheet that you will attach.

Edited April 4, 2013 by TnJ

[Pitaya 2,577]

Ok i'm trying to fill out the I-131 AP for travel it ask a lot of questions like since becoming a permanent resident which when we are filling this out are not? what to fill out and what not to fill out it's like your asking to go now it ask when you plan on leaving and so on i'm confused. anybody here can send me a copy of theirs to give me an example how to fill this thing out if so send me a PM and we can go from there. Thanks

We followed the forum's example form:

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-131.pdf

and inserted a two week trip.

Had no problems, got the combo card(s).

YMMV.

Good luck.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Ok i'm trying to fill out the I-131 AP for travel it ask a lot of questions like since becoming a permanent resident which when we are filling this out are not? what to fill out and what not to fill out it's like your asking to go now it ask when you plan on leaving and so on i'm confused. anybody here can send me a copy of theirs to give me an example how to fill this thing out if so send me a PM and we can go from there. Thanks

The visa journey sample form looks blank to me, so this may help If it doesn't appear filled in to you.

Part 2: check d. Nothing else in that section. n/a

Part 3:

1. Unknown

2, unknown, undecided, 2 weeks ....it doesn't matter what you put.

3 and 4. No

5. Check a, nothing else in that section

Part 4

Purpose: (anything is okay here ) In case of family emergency in my home country; To visit my grandma; To attend a wedding; to visit my family---those are examples that are accepted.

Skip part 5-6

Part 7

1. More than one trip

The rest is N/A

[Pinoylover 6]

Thanks everybody, just what i was needing to know! you guys are great! as always........

[Pinoylover 6]

Sorry one more question what do you put in where they ask for the A# where do i get that or does she even have one yet? Thanks in advance!

[didopage 337]

Sorry one more question what do you put in where they ask for the A# where do i get that or does she even have one yet? Thanks in advance!

Yes that's her alien number. Look at your NOA2 from your I-129F petition. It should also be on her visa, but trust more her NOA2.

[newacct 688]

Ok i'm trying to fill out the I-131 AP for travel it ask a lot of questions like since becoming a permanent resident which when we are filling this out are not? what to fill out and what not to fill out it's like your asking to go now it ask when you plan on leaving and so on i'm confused. anybody here can send me a copy of theirs to give me an example how to fill this thing out if so send me a PM and we can go from there. Thanks

It looks like you are looking at the parts of the form that are supposed to be skipped for AP.

The visa journey sample form looks blank to me, so this may help If it doesn't appear filled in to you.

Part 2: check d. Nothing else in that section. n/a

Part 3:

1. Unknown

2, unknown, undecided, 2 weeks ....it doesn't matter what you put.

3 and 4. No

5. Check a, nothing else in that section

Part 4

Purpose: (anything is okay here ) In case of family emergency in my home country; To visit my grandma; To attend a wedding; to visit my family---those are examples that are accepted.

Skip part 5-6

Part 7

1. More than one trip

The rest is N/A

If you look at the I-131 form, it says after Part 3 question 3 to skip to Part 7 if you are applying for AP. So you shouldn't have filled out Part 3 questions 4 and 5, and Part 4, at all.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

It looks like you are looking at the parts of the form that are supposed to be skipped for AP.

If you look at the I-131 form, it says after Part 3 question 3 to skip to Part 7 if you are applying for AP. So you shouldn't have filled out Part 3 questions 4 and 5, and Part 4, at all.

Ah, very good. I was just skimming through and not paying attention. Thanks.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Put Unknown for date and length of travel. Tick the box for more than one trip. Skip to part 7. No separate explanation of why you want AP is required.

[Pinoylover 6]

Thanks guys as always for your help!

[TnJ 131]

Put Unknown for date and length of travel. Tick the box for more than one trip. Skip to part 7. No separate explanation of why you want AP is required.

Why does Part 7 state, "On a separate sheet of paper, explain how you qualify for an Advance Parole Document, and what circumstances warrant issuance of advance parole. Include copies of any documents you wish considered"? I understand that this may be more necessary for other categories applying for advance parole, but wouldn't it make sense to include what the form asking for?

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Why does Part 7 state, "On a separate sheet of paper, explain how you qualify for an Advance Parole Document, and what circumstances warrant issuance of advance parole. Include copies of any documents you wish considered"? I understand that this may be more necessary for other categories applying for advance parole, but wouldn't it make sense to include what the form asking for?

The form instructions state no explanation of why you qualify is needed when filing the I-131 with a pending I-485. It will be granted because you are applying for AOS. The statement is needed for those filing without also applying for AOS.