TRAVEL DOCUMENT FOR K1 VISA APPROVAL???

[Brazil/US2018 43]

So my question is, this travel A/P document...I was under the impression this was for an emergency case only?? Do I have to file this?? Or can I wait until the green card comes so we can travel then?? We don't have plans to travel outside of the US for the next year so I do not feel like this is something necessary if we are not going to use. Does that make sense? 

 

I am a little confused about this part of the AOS process.

[payxibka 10,044]

3 minutes ago, Brazil/US2018 said:

So my question is, this travel A/P document...I was under the impression this was for an emergency case only?? Do I have to file this?? Or can I wait until the green card comes so we can travel then?? We don't have plans to travel outside of the US for the next year so I do not feel like this is something necessary if we are not going to use. Does that make sense? 

 

I am a little confused about this part of the AOS process.

It's free, so most do it

[Lil bear 3,831]

3 minutes ago, Brazil/US2018 said:

So my question is, this travel A/P document...I was under the impression this was for an emergency case only?? Do I have to file this?? Or can I wait until the green card comes so we can travel then?? We don't have plans to travel outside of the US for the next year so I do not feel like this is something necessary if we are not going to use. Does that make sense? 

 

I am a little confused about this part of the AOS process.

When applied for concurrently with the I485, the fee is waived and there is no “ emergency travel “ requirement. Most vjers will recommenced applying for it , even if you don’t think you will need it .. reasons for emergency travel can occur unexpectedly 

[Nat&Amy 623]

Advance Parole is a document you should have for the event of an emergency. As in: for things you cannot plan for. Sure, even if you have no plans to travel anytime soon, a close relative might still get sick or heaven forbid, pass away, and then what? You will have to file for an emergency AP and that is a headache. Apply now, since it is free anyway. Better have one and not use it than to need one and not have it.

[Crazy Cat 39,219]

In my opinion, it would be foolish to NOT file the I-131 along with the I-765, and the I-485.  It cost nothing, and it gives you the opportunity to travel.  It does not have to be an emergency.  There have been many posters who failed to file for AP, then regretted that decision later.....Just do it......

[Scandi 3,970]

The i-131 isn't only for emergencies, no. But it's always good to have the AP in case something unexpected happens, as others have already mentioned. I see no reason not to file for it.

[Pitaya 2,576]

Just to chime in with other posters. The concurrent filing of AOS/EAD/AP give the petitioner some viable options while you are in the currently protracted AOS waiting time of between 10 to 24.5 months (depending on processing site*). Should the beneficiary want to work, travel, drive during this limbo, the only viable option is EAD/AP. As with most current processing times, EAD/AP is currently taking about 6.5 to 8.5 months at some USCIS processing centers.* The travel doesn't necessary have to be due to an emergency. Dealing with SSA (Social Security Administration) often requires an EAD. Legal work authorization is only available with an EAD/AP combo card, or a Green Card (GC), and your SSN. The advantage of AOS/EAD/AP concurrent filing is that, you only have to pay the AOS fee, the fees for EAD and AP applications are waived. See Special Instructions here for details: https://www.uscis.gov/i-485 .  You will be receiving an EAD/AP combo card, if filed in this manner.

 

(*Please note that these processing times are highly variable due to case load and processing center, https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ ) 

 

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[Nat&Amy 623]

Of course one might use AP for things that are not emergencies. The whole point here being, things the are not emergencies can wait til GC is issued if applicant chooses so. That dream cruise to the Bahamas? Can wait. A seriously ill friend or parent? Not so much. But the AP will let you do both so there is no reason not to apply.

[Ontarkie 13,915]

~~Moved to AOS FAmily, from K1 Progress Reports. This is no longer a K1 visa processing question. The OP is on the next stage.~~

[carmel34 3,529]

3 hours ago, Brazil/US2018 said:

We don't have plans to travel outside of the US for the next year

Depending on where you live, an AOS from K-1, to get a green card, can take up to two years.  Check processing times for your USCIS office to be aware of this.  Some are less than a year, others take forever.

[little immigrant 800]

Also a EAD/AP combo card let's you get a driver's license and as mentioned a SSN if not already applied for. It's an ID you can show since you're in authorized stay during I-485 adjudication.