Don't leave without advance parole! A horror story

[KeratNY 76]

https://www.justanswer.com/immigration-law/bafed-meeting-uscis-tomorrow-regards-getting.html

 

Look at this poor sap who got married, filed for AoS for his wife, then a few months later they left the country to do a Catholic wedding ceremony, and upon trying to re-enter the US, the wife was denied because she left without having advance parole approved. They thought they would be ok because their green card interview date was for later that same day! It is not unreasonable, if one does not know any better, to think CBP would let you into the country to attend your residency interview that day, but one more reason why it pays to understand this process fully. 

 

I feel sorry for them, they must be in so much pain and kicking themselves. A good reminder that we are lucky to have found this site to avoid such mistakes.

[bad4tatt 168]

2 minutes ago, KeratNY said:

https://www.justanswer.com/immigration-law/bafed-meeting-uscis-tomorrow-regards-getting.html

 

Look at this poor sap who got married, filed for AoS for his wife, then a few months later they left the country to do a Catholic wedding ceremony, and upon trying to re-enter the US, the wife was denied because she left without having advance parole approved. They thought they would be ok because their green card interview date was for later that same day! It is not unreasonable, if one does not know any better, to think CBP would let you into the country to attend your residency interview that day, but one more reason why it pays to understand this process fully. 

 

I feel sorry for them, they must be in so much pain and kicking themselves. A good reminder that we are lucky to have found this site to avoid such mistakes.

I do not understand why people do not read anything they sign. USCIS site is there for a reason. When you look to file AP it specifically states not to travel without it or AOS is considered abandoned and you will not be let in.  It's like people are afraid to use their website that has any info one would need. Then come to this site freaking out looking for help.  ughhhh!!!

[thepanda 87]

I do feel bad for this guy but just assuming that it is ok because the green card interview has been scheduled and then leave the country without doing any reseach is not the smartest way too do it. I never assume anything and always do my proper research. Especially if the instructions cleary say that the application will be abandoned if the applicant leaves the country.
I hope they will be able to do consular processing though. Crossing my fingers for them.

[Roel 7,191]

8 minutes ago, KeratNY said:

https://www.justanswer.com/immigration-law/bafed-meeting-uscis-tomorrow-regards-getting.html

 

Look at this poor sap who got married, filed for AoS for his wife, then a few months later they left the country to do a Catholic wedding ceremony, and upon trying to re-enter the US, the wife was denied because she left without having advance parole approved. They thought they would be ok because their green card interview date was for later that same day! It is not unreasonable, if one does not know any better, to think CBP would let you into the country to attend your residency interview that day, but one more reason why it pays to understand this process fully. 

 

I feel sorry for them, they must be in so much pain and kicking themselves. A good reminder that we are lucky to have found this site to avoid such mistakes.

Well, they should know better. Sad but true. Time for them to wait for that spouse visa now. 

[T_P 872]

I dont mean to judge, but what happen to all the paper work they`ve signed? By now they should be aware of all the many rules USCIS and K1 visa process has.....

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

9 minutes ago, KeratNY said:

https://www.justanswer.com/immigration-law/bafed-meeting-uscis-tomorrow-regards-getting.html

 

Look at this poor sap who got married, filed for AoS for his wife, then a few months later they left the country to do a Catholic wedding ceremony, and upon trying to re-enter the US, the wife was denied because she left without having advance parole approved. They thought they would be ok because their green card interview date was for later that same day! It is not unreasonable, if one does not know any better, to think CBP would let you into the country to attend your residency interview that day, but one more reason why it pays to understand this process fully. 

 

I feel sorry for them, they must be in so much pain and kicking themselves. A good reminder that we are lucky to have found this site to avoid such mistakes.

This is why I think I told you(if I am mistaken I am sorry) not to believe everything you see on these immigration lawyer websites because they have been known to be wrong in the past.  It's unfortunate for them but it is their fault and they have no one else to blame but themselves. But they are probably going around saying things like "CBP didn't let my wife back in because she is Mexican and they are being racist".

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

1 minute ago, T_P said:

I dont mean to judge, but what happen to all the paper work they`ve signed? By now they should be aware of all the many rules USCIS and K1 visa process has.....

They didn't read up on the rules and regulations involved which is their fault.

[T_P 872]

1 minute ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

They didn't read up on the rules and regulations involved which is their fault.

That is unfortunate. 

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

Just now, T_P said:

That is unfortunate. 

Completely agree with you on this.

[Teemo 252]

3 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

This is why I think I told you(if I am mistaken I am sorry) not to believe everything you see on these immigration lawyer websites because they have been known to be wrong in the past.  It's unfortunate for them but it is their fault and they have no one else to blame but themselves. But they are probably going around saying things like "CBP didn't let my wife back in because she is Mexican and they are being racist".

Lawyer not involved in this story, it is the person who made that mistake now asking a lawyer how he can fix it

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

1 minute ago, Teemo said:

Lawyer not involved in this story, it is the person who made that mistake now asking a lawyer how he can fix it

Yeah he is basically asking one of those free sites online for online consultation, then the lawyers usually give an option on what to do and try to solicit their services. But it looks like he was asking mainly to see what all to do about it in general.

 

Edit. I have seen a some people the last couple weeks actually quote those type of things on here as if they are gospel when in reality they are not.

Edited May 31, 2018 by Cyberfx1024

[Crazy Cat 39,258]

What were these people thinking?  The rules are very clear if a person takes the time to read them.

[Teemo 252]

6 minutes ago, Cyberfx1024 said:

Yeah he is basically asking one of those free sites online for online consultation, then the lawyers usually give an option on what to do and try to solicit their services. But it looks like he was asking mainly to see what all to do about it in general.

 

Edit. I have seen a some people the last couple weeks actually quote those type of things on here as if they are gospel when in reality they are not.

This is actually a paid service, so the USC was paying a lawyer to get his answer to his questions on this case. Not saying these are gospel, but this is certainly a couple steps higher than the free sites where the lawyer is trying to solicit services. 

 

Disclaimer: The guy who answered that question was actually my lawyer, and I happen to think he is the best family immigration lawyer around. After all, his answers to thousands of questions are right there in a public forum. Which is why I sometimes do quote or reference him. Having a lawyer who knows what he is doing and you can trust is a gold mine. 

[Cyberfx1024 7,978]

3 minutes ago, Teemo said:

This is actually a paid service, so the USC was paying a lawyer to get his answer to his questions on this case. Not saying these are gospel, but this is certainly a couple steps higher than the free sites where the lawyer is trying to solicit services. 

 

Disclaimer: The guy who answered that question was actually my lawyer, and I happen to think he is the best family immigration lawyer around. After all, his answers to thousands of questions are right there in a public forum. Which is why I sometimes do quote or reference him. Having a lawyer who knows what he is doing and you can trust is a gold mine. 

Ok thank you for letting me know that information. I was referring to sites like those free sites and I don't know anything about this one in particular.

 

That's great that you found a immigration attorney that is actually competent and does a great job, because a lot of them don't and give misleading advice. But I am glad you found a good one.

[Paul & Mallory 1,398]

I do feel sorry for them. But....yeah. Why don't people read the rules and FOLLOW THEM. We haven't even reached the stage for filing EAD or AP yet, and we've been well aware for a while now that he (we, because I wouldn't go anywhere without him anyway) won't be leaving the country for a while. That's the point of AP - otherwise, why would it be a necessity to apply if you can still travel internationally without it?? *face palm*