K1 visiting Mexico

[ram1009 43]

My K1 wife has her AOS interview scheduled on 2 Mar (yea!!!)  Unfortunately, a situation has arisen where she might benefit from a trip to Mexico for some dental work.  I know there is a document to file with USCIS allowing re-entry but we didn't file it at the time of filing of the AOS.  I wonder if there is a way to QUICKLY get permission from USCIS for such a trip.  Thanks in advance.

[Ryan H 3,813]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Working & Traveling During US Immigration forum.

[Lemonslice 4,898]

Dentists in the US will do a temporary repair, in case you don't get an emergency advance parole...

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Refer to this page: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/travel-documents/emergency-travel

 

It seems to be clear cut. Your wife will still need an I-131 Advance Parole. Whether or not she can get an emergency AP or have her AP expedited, that's obviously a whole different story. She might not qualify for either since there are dentists readily available here despite the higher costs. 

 

But if you guys can wait till after she gets her GC (fingers crossed) in March, she can travel with her brand spanking new GC to Mexico and not have to apply for AP.

[ram1009 43]

15 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

Refer to this page: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/travel-documents/emergency-travel

 

It seems to be clear cut. Your wife will still need an I-131 Advance Parole. Whether or not she can get an emergency AP or have her AP expedited, that's obviously a whole different story. She might not qualify for either since there are dentists readily available here despite the higher costs. 

 

But if you guys can wait till after she gets her GC (fingers crossed) in March, she can travel with her brand spanking new GC to Mexico and not have to apply for AP.

Yes, the GC is what we're waiting for.  I'm also wondering how long after approval will the GC actually arrive.  I also just discovered the fee of $575.  OUCH!!!   EDIT:  CORRECTION;  NO FEE if I 485 fees paid.

Edited February 13, 2021 by ram1009
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[KULtoATL 1,551]

2 minutes ago, ram1009 said:

Yes, the GC is what we're waiting for.  I'm also wondering how long after approval will the GC actually arrive.  I also just discovered the fee of $575.  OUCH!!!

I personally was unlucky that I didn't get my GC till months after it was approved. That was an exception.

 

Under normal circumstances, I think people usually get their GC between 7-10 days after being approved. Now with COVID, you should check out the progress threads and see how soon people are receiving their GC upon approval recently.

[aaron2020 11,651]

1 hour ago, ram1009 said:

My K1 wife has her AOS interview scheduled on 2 Mar (yea!!!)  Unfortunately, a situation has arisen where she might benefit from a trip to Mexico for some dental work.  I know there is a document to file with USCIS allowing re-entry but we didn't file it at the time of filing of the AOS.  I wonder if there is a way to QUICKLY get permission from USCIS for such a trip.  Thanks in advance.

Sorry.  Wait for the green card.

 

Your wife would have needed to file for Advance Parole (AP) to leave the US and be able to return to continue her AOS.  Dental work is not an emergency.  Even then, it can be taken care of in the US.  

Furthermore, land crossing into Mexico is for essential travels only.  Not so easy to cross.  

Edited February 13, 2021 by aaron2020

[Adventine 3,201]

Try looking into local dentistry schools / training programs in your area. You may luck out, find a student who needs some practical hands-on experience, and get the service for free or at a discount.