New I-94 after sending AOS form

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Hi! I just sent in my I-485 package (Canadian on F1 Status, AOS through spouse), and this forum's advice was helpful in preparing that.

Unfortunately, I have a family emergency and I'm headed back to Canada for a few days. That means that conceivably, my "most recent I-94" may change before they start processing my forms.

Will this cause issues?

[Harpa Timsah 13,261]

If you leave the US your AOS case will be abandoned formally, you will lose $1070, and you will be stuck outside the US. Once you apply for AOS you are not able to move freely.

Edited August 5, 2014 by Harpa Timsah

[porg 0]

Thank goodness that you let me know, that would certainly aggravate an already difficult time.

I see that there's a form for 'advance parole' to attend a relative's funeral, does anybody have any experience with it? It doesn't look timely enough to ever be filed in time to make it to a funeral.

[Harpa Timsah 13,261]

If you have filed your AOS already, you can make an infopass appointment at your local USCIS office and request an emergency Advance Parole. No guarantee you get it, though. Good luck.

[Mollie09 1,543]

If you leave the US your AOS case will be abandoned formally, you will lose $1070, and you will be stuck outside the US. Once you apply for AOS you are not able to move freely.

Just wanted to add some visa categories can move freely in and out of the US even after filing AOS. Those are the dual intent visas, such as L1, H1, O1 and E visas.

Edited August 5, 2014 by F1H1I130

[Harpa Timsah 13,261]

Just wanted to add some visa categories can move freely in and out of the US even after filing AOS. Those are the dual intent visas, such as L1, H1, O1 and E visas.

Yes, but this is not relevant to the OP. I was answering her question, not making a statement about everyone.

Edited August 6, 2014 by Harpa Timsah

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Thank you for the help. Ultimately, my time frame was too compressed to arrange AP before the funeral, so I'll stay put. I've put too much work into my doctorate and my wife has made enough employment compromises to risk my status now...