AOS Processing, Applying for both AP and Reentry Permit Together

[Visa Journey User 0]

My SO is in AOS, and has filed an I131 reentry permit, but we actually need to leave the US before the GC interview. I believe having submitted for AP would have been the correct approach, since we want her and I to be able to come back and get into the US to attend the GC interview. She will have the biometrics appointment in a week and a half, but the processing time for interview from date of biometrics is over 6 months. That will be much too long to not go back to her home country.

Can you apply for 131 for AP and Reentry Permit?

[KayDeeCee 4,891]

AP is what you need to travel and re-enter the US while waiting for your green card. A reentry permit is for a permanent resident(green card holder) that needs to be outside the US for more than a year.

Also, not sure what visa you are adjusting from, but interviews do not always take 6 months or longer to happen. Sometimes people get interviews before they even receive their EAD/AP.

[Pitaya 2,576]

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