August 2019 - AOS Fillers!

[Marcela Palomino 53]

4 minutes ago, B.V. said:

Hi,

 

I just came back from UK two days ago. So if u are interested I can share my experience. When I arrived to US airport (it was directed flight from London to Houston), I provided for officer my home country passport, combo card, marriage certificate. He was looking for something , then he called other officer, said “soft” and I followed that another officer for secondary. I was waiting there like 15mins. I saw when He took folder with all my documents, I got stamp to my passport. Then officer called my last name, asked reason for traveling outside the US and gave me back all my documents. That’s all. I was kind of scared that for some reasons they won’t let me in back to the US. Also I got briefcase, so he told me do not forget to pay duty taxes at airport. It took for me one hour. This is the part when I got A LOT of questions. Why, when, how much, why do I need that, who paid for that etc . Anyway, after one hour almost they gave me receipt, I paid and left airport. 
 

Now I’m flying again back to Europe, will see, how I won’t get in trouble lol

 

best of luck for y’all 

Did you apply for multiple trips or it is just open to multiple trips by default?

[Just Paul 4,591]

Just now, Marcela Palomino said:

Thank you....I'm a little hesitant about wether or not they'll let me in hahahaha ( I know wouldn't deny me though, but the doubt is there)

You got the AP or Combo card -  that is the purpose - to let you in.

[RachelBounty 30]

3 minutes ago, Marcela Palomino said:

Thank you....I'm a little hesitant about wether or not they'll let me in hahahaha ( I know wouldn't deny me though, but the doubt is there)

Actually, even tho I applied for the AP I won’t be traveling outside of the country cause they can certainly deny you entry. Sure...not a high chance probably. 

Edited January 27, 2020 by RachelBounty
Mistake

[Marcela Palomino 53]

Just now, RachelBounty said:

Actually, even tho I applied for the AP I won’t be traveling outside of the country cause they can certainly deny you entry. 

But you rarely hear those stories, I mean I have never heard an entry denial under AP

[Just Paul 4,591]

2 minutes ago, Marcela Palomino said:

Thank you....I'm a little hesitant about wether or not they'll let me in hahahaha ( I know wouldn't deny me though, but the doubt is there)

We were spousal but entered the US on a sunday and left on a friday.   They let her back in with just the stamp on her VISA.

 

We have traveled with AP and Combo card holders and they always get back in.

[RachelBounty 30]

Just now, Paul & Mary said:

We were spousal but entered the US on a sunday and left on a friday.   They let her back in with just the stamp on her VISA.

 

We have traveled with AP and Combo card holders and they always get back in.

And that’s great and I have no doubt that in 99% of the time people don’t have issues 

[B.V. 28]

6 minutes ago, Marcela Palomino said:

Did you apply for multiple trips or it is just open to multiple trips by default?

I just mentioned countries that I’m planning to visit, but UK was not it that list  so I guess just by default they allow u to travel 

[Marcela Palomino 53]

Just now, B.V. said:

I just mentioned countries that I’m planning to visit, but UK was not it that list  so I guess just by default they allow u to travel 

Cool

[Just Paul 4,591]

4 minutes ago, B.V. said:

I just mentioned countries that I’m planning to visit, but UK was not it that list  so I guess just by default they allow u to travel 

The I-131 gets used for multiple purposes.   For a k1 you don;t even need to state a reason to travel.

 

6 minutes ago, RachelBounty said:

And that’s great and I have no doubt that in 99% of the time people don’t have issues 

Ap/Combo is treated the same at a POE except they will verify the AOS is still pending.  Even it there is a NOID you are allowed back in.

 

11 minutes ago, Marcela Palomino said:

But you rarely hear those stories,

Try not to get into trouble at home!  Just Kidding!   You will be fine.

[RachelBounty 30]

2 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

The I-131 gets used for multiple purposes.   For a k1 you don;t even need to state a reason to travel.

 

Ap/Combo is treated the same at a POE except they will verify the AOS is still pending.  Even it there is a NOID you are allowed back in.

 

Try not to get into trouble at home!  Just Kidding!   You will be fine.

I know. And I know the chances are slim. I’m always more on the cautious side of things . 
“Please note that having an advance parole document does not guarantee that you will be allowed to reenter the United States. At the airport or border, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer will make the final decision about whether to allow you to reenter the United States.”

 

I’ve been in the US for the last 8 years on F1 and I just hate going thru immigration. The feeling is always so awful even tho I’ve never done anything wrong. But like I said I know 99% of the time you’re good to go. 

 

[B.V. 28]

14 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

The I-131 gets used for multiple purposes.   For a k1 you don;t even need to state a reason to travel.

 

Ap/Combo is treated the same at a POE except they will verify the AOS is still pending.  Even it there is a NOID you are allowed back in.

 

Try not to get into trouble at home!  Just Kidding!   You will be fine.

There is nothing about K1. I’m traveling now based on combo card, not K1 visa..based on form I-131 there is question where your are planning to travel and why. Just following what asked to answer and provided answer in form..

[nyj215 103]

Out of interest, are there any (many?) August filers still waiting for EAD/AP?

 

We are mid-September filers and just trying to get a sense of things.  Some September filers do have theirs already but I am more interested in the prior months to see how many still waiting...

 

Thanks.

[Dani and Alex 14]

2 hours ago, nyj215 said:

Out of interest, are there any (many?) August filers still waiting for EAD/AP?

 

We are mid-September filers and just trying to get a sense of things.  Some September filers do have theirs already but I am more interested in the prior months to see how many still waiting...

 

Thanks.

We're still waiting, our timeline is updated so you can check the dates.

[MadHong 17]

Got the letter for the interview! It will be on the 26th of February!

I hope everyone's process goes smoothly!

Edited January 28, 2020 by MadHong

[emeline29 167]

My interview was supposed to be tomorrow. Just had a phone call from USCIS saying they don’t know where my case is and they’ll reschedule me once they get a hold of it. 
 

Ugh.