I will receive the Green Card at home while I will be travelling outside the US (with my Advance Parole) can...
I have a pretty unique situation I would like some advice on.
I have applied for the green card adjustment of status in June 2018. I was granted EAD with advance parole, and I am scheduled for the green card interview on February 20th 2019. Two days after the interview, on February 22nd 2019, I will need to leave the US for few weeks for a trip planned a long time ago, certainly before I knew I was scheduled for the interview on the 20th. Assuming my interview goes smoothly since there are no red flags, it seems like they will send the card to my house approximately one week after the interview, but at that time I will already be outside the US. My question is, when I re-enter the US, will they accept my advance parole? Or does AP expire as soon as USCIS issues my green card?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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I have a pretty unique situation I would like some advice on.
I have applied for the green card adjustment of status in June 2018. I was granted EAD with advance parole, and I am scheduled for the green card interview on February 20th 2019. Two days after the interview, on February 22nd 2019, I will need to leave the US for few weeks for a trip planned a long time ago, certainly before I knew I was scheduled for the interview on the 20th. Assuming my interview goes smoothly since there are no red flags, it seems like they will send the card to my house approximately one week after the interview, but at that time I will already be outside the US. My question is, when I re-enter the US, will they accept my advance parole? Or does AP expire as soon as USCIS issues my green card?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
visas us-permanent-residents
edited Feb 10 at 12:54
Ari Brodsky
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asked Feb 9 at 17:00
PepPep
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3
It is very possible, if your interview is successful and AOS approved on the spot, that you will asked to surrender your EAD/AP card right there. In that case, get the GC stamp into your passport ASAP.
– user79729
Feb 9 at 17:12
2
Thanks for your response. Honestly if they did ask me to surrend it it would be almost preferable to me since then I will have the "right" to ask for the GC stamp on the spot on my passport. Otherwise if they didnt stamp me, they willl prohibit me to travel for the time required for the card to get to my house (which is not alsways 1 week).Oh man pretty stressful case!
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:19
add a comment |
I have a pretty unique situation I would like some advice on.
I have applied for the green card adjustment of status in June 2018. I was granted EAD with advance parole, and I am scheduled for the green card interview on February 20th 2019. Two days after the interview, on February 22nd 2019, I will need to leave the US for few weeks for a trip planned a long time ago, certainly before I knew I was scheduled for the interview on the 20th. Assuming my interview goes smoothly since there are no red flags, it seems like they will send the card to my house approximately one week after the interview, but at that time I will already be outside the US. My question is, when I re-enter the US, will they accept my advance parole? Or does AP expire as soon as USCIS issues my green card?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
visas us-permanent-residents
edited Feb 10 at 12:54
Ari Brodsky
1,1301923
asked Feb 9 at 17:00
PepPep
192
I have a pretty unique situation I would like some advice on.
I have applied for the green card adjustment of status in June 2018. I was granted EAD with advance parole, and I am scheduled for the green card interview on February 20th 2019. Two days after the interview, on February 22nd 2019, I will need to leave the US for few weeks for a trip planned a long time ago, certainly before I knew I was scheduled for the interview on the 20th. Assuming my interview goes smoothly since there are no red flags, it seems like they will send the card to my house approximately one week after the interview, but at that time I will already be outside the US. My question is, when I re-enter the US, will they accept my advance parole? Or does AP expire as soon as USCIS issues my green card?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
visas us-permanent-residents
visas us-permanent-residents
edited Feb 10 at 12:54
Ari Brodsky
1,1301923
asked Feb 9 at 17:00
PepPep
192
edited Feb 10 at 12:54
Ari Brodsky
1,1301923
asked Feb 9 at 17:00
PepPep
192
edited Feb 10 at 12:54
Ari Brodsky
1,1301923
edited Feb 10 at 12:54
Ari Brodsky
1,1301923
edited Feb 10 at 12:54
Ari Brodsky
1,1301923
1,1301923
asked Feb 9 at 17:00
PepPep
192
asked Feb 9 at 17:00
PepPep
192
asked Feb 9 at 17:00
PepPep
192
192
3
It is very possible, if your interview is successful and AOS approved on the spot, that you will asked to surrender your EAD/AP card right there. In that case, get the GC stamp into your passport ASAP.
– user79729
Feb 9 at 17:12
2
Thanks for your response. Honestly if they did ask me to surrend it it would be almost preferable to me since then I will have the "right" to ask for the GC stamp on the spot on my passport. Otherwise if they didnt stamp me, they willl prohibit me to travel for the time required for the card to get to my house (which is not alsways 1 week).Oh man pretty stressful case!
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:19
add a comment |
3
It is very possible, if your interview is successful and AOS approved on the spot, that you will asked to surrender your EAD/AP card right there. In that case, get the GC stamp into your passport ASAP.
– user79729
Feb 9 at 17:12
2
Thanks for your response. Honestly if they did ask me to surrend it it would be almost preferable to me since then I will have the "right" to ask for the GC stamp on the spot on my passport. Otherwise if they didnt stamp me, they willl prohibit me to travel for the time required for the card to get to my house (which is not alsways 1 week).Oh man pretty stressful case!
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:19
3
3
It is very possible, if your interview is successful and AOS approved on the spot, that you will asked to surrender your EAD/AP card right there. In that case, get the GC stamp into your passport ASAP.
– user79729
Feb 9 at 17:12
It is very possible, if your interview is successful and AOS approved on the spot, that you will asked to surrender your EAD/AP card right there. In that case, get the GC stamp into your passport ASAP.
– user79729
Feb 9 at 17:12
2
2
Thanks for your response. Honestly if they did ask me to surrend it it would be almost preferable to me since then I will have the "right" to ask for the GC stamp on the spot on my passport. Otherwise if they didnt stamp me, they willl prohibit me to travel for the time required for the card to get to my house (which is not alsways 1 week).Oh man pretty stressful case!
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:19
Thanks for your response. Honestly if they did ask me to surrend it it would be almost preferable to me since then I will have the "right" to ask for the GC stamp on the spot on my passport. Otherwise if they didnt stamp me, they willl prohibit me to travel for the time required for the card to get to my house (which is not alsways 1 week).Oh man pretty stressful case!
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:19
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Multiple US immigration lawyers say that you will surrender your EAD/I-512 and receive your temporary I-551 stamp at this interview if there is no problem with your documents or answers to interview questions. Otherwise you'll be asked to submit any missing documents later, and you keep your EAD in hand. (Examples: 1, 2)
You should tell the officer at the interview that you have to travel in two days, just as a reminder. The USCIS policy manual instructs officers to ensure they place the stamp in your passport in this case.
If the officer determines that the case is approvable during the interview and the applicant anticipates immediate emergency travel, the officer may place a stamp as proof of temporary permanent resident status in the applicant’s passport, per local office guidelines. The stamp must have a dry seal affixed to be valid for travel.
answered Feb 9 at 17:49
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
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Thank you Michael, yes this Manual is very helpful, I will definitely tell them of my travel.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:55
What does USCIS consider 'emergency' travel, though? Would they consider just any immediate travel to qualify for needing the passport stamp?
– reirab
Feb 10 at 5:35
@reirab As far as I can tell, that is not public information, but it is well known that the temporary I-551 stamps are routinely given, whether the applicant has imminent travel or not.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 5:47
I never got the mentioned stamp. since when is this the rule?
– Aganju
Feb 10 at 13:15
@Aganju I have no idea what happened at your interview. Only you do, and you have not chosen to disclose it.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 15:50
add a comment |
Does AP expire as soon as USCIS issues my Green Card?
Your advance parole document automatically voids upon approval of your permanent residence petition. It’s akin to someone using a permanent resident card after their naturalization has been approved.
when I re-enter the US, will they accept my Advance Parole?
That said in their system it may take some time to update so you might be able to return on it. Doesn’t mean it is legal.
Advance parole is an immigration document issued by the
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to enable
an alien to be paroled into the United States. It is not a U.S. visa
or a re-entry permit; it is only issued to people without permanent
residency.
answered Feb 9 at 17:31
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.7k368125
It sounds like he does not have the separate Advance Parole document, but an endorsement on his EAD.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:34
Yes, that's what I was referring to. But the text you quoted appears to refer to the standalone I-512 document. This might be confusing for some people.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:41
That is correct, I have the combo EAD/ Advanced Parole card. Based on what you said I don't have many chances to have a definite legal plan right? I wonder if I could explain the situation to the office after the interview and ask if they can put the I-551 stamp on my passport? That will solve my issues.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:43
@MichaelHampton from a legal point of view it should not matter whether the AP is combined with the EAD or not. Both authorizations cease to be relevant and therefore lose validity when permanent resident status is granted.
– phoog
Feb 9 at 18:18
@phoog That's true enough.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 18:28
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Multiple US immigration lawyers say that you will surrender your EAD/I-512 and receive your temporary I-551 stamp at this interview if there is no problem with your documents or answers to interview questions. Otherwise you'll be asked to submit any missing documents later, and you keep your EAD in hand. (Examples: 1, 2)
You should tell the officer at the interview that you have to travel in two days, just as a reminder. The USCIS policy manual instructs officers to ensure they place the stamp in your passport in this case.
If the officer determines that the case is approvable during the interview and the applicant anticipates immediate emergency travel, the officer may place a stamp as proof of temporary permanent resident status in the applicant’s passport, per local office guidelines. The stamp must have a dry seal affixed to be valid for travel.
answered Feb 9 at 17:49
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
37.6k284168
Thank you Michael, yes this Manual is very helpful, I will definitely tell them of my travel.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:55
What does USCIS consider 'emergency' travel, though? Would they consider just any immediate travel to qualify for needing the passport stamp?
– reirab
Feb 10 at 5:35
@reirab As far as I can tell, that is not public information, but it is well known that the temporary I-551 stamps are routinely given, whether the applicant has imminent travel or not.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 5:47
I never got the mentioned stamp. since when is this the rule?
– Aganju
Feb 10 at 13:15
@Aganju I have no idea what happened at your interview. Only you do, and you have not chosen to disclose it.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 15:50
add a comment |
Multiple US immigration lawyers say that you will surrender your EAD/I-512 and receive your temporary I-551 stamp at this interview if there is no problem with your documents or answers to interview questions. Otherwise you'll be asked to submit any missing documents later, and you keep your EAD in hand. (Examples: 1, 2)
You should tell the officer at the interview that you have to travel in two days, just as a reminder. The USCIS policy manual instructs officers to ensure they place the stamp in your passport in this case.
If the officer determines that the case is approvable during the interview and the applicant anticipates immediate emergency travel, the officer may place a stamp as proof of temporary permanent resident status in the applicant’s passport, per local office guidelines. The stamp must have a dry seal affixed to be valid for travel.
answered Feb 9 at 17:49
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
37.6k284168
Thank you Michael, yes this Manual is very helpful, I will definitely tell them of my travel.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:55
What does USCIS consider 'emergency' travel, though? Would they consider just any immediate travel to qualify for needing the passport stamp?
– reirab
Feb 10 at 5:35
@reirab As far as I can tell, that is not public information, but it is well known that the temporary I-551 stamps are routinely given, whether the applicant has imminent travel or not.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 5:47
I never got the mentioned stamp. since when is this the rule?
– Aganju
Feb 10 at 13:15
@Aganju I have no idea what happened at your interview. Only you do, and you have not chosen to disclose it.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 15:50
add a comment |
Multiple US immigration lawyers say that you will surrender your EAD/I-512 and receive your temporary I-551 stamp at this interview if there is no problem with your documents or answers to interview questions. Otherwise you'll be asked to submit any missing documents later, and you keep your EAD in hand. (Examples: 1, 2)
You should tell the officer at the interview that you have to travel in two days, just as a reminder. The USCIS policy manual instructs officers to ensure they place the stamp in your passport in this case.
If the officer determines that the case is approvable during the interview and the applicant anticipates immediate emergency travel, the officer may place a stamp as proof of temporary permanent resident status in the applicant’s passport, per local office guidelines. The stamp must have a dry seal affixed to be valid for travel.
answered Feb 9 at 17:49
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
37.6k284168
Multiple US immigration lawyers say that you will surrender your EAD/I-512 and receive your temporary I-551 stamp at this interview if there is no problem with your documents or answers to interview questions. Otherwise you'll be asked to submit any missing documents later, and you keep your EAD in hand. (Examples: 1, 2)
You should tell the officer at the interview that you have to travel in two days, just as a reminder. The USCIS policy manual instructs officers to ensure they place the stamp in your passport in this case.
If the officer determines that the case is approvable during the interview and the applicant anticipates immediate emergency travel, the officer may place a stamp as proof of temporary permanent resident status in the applicant’s passport, per local office guidelines. The stamp must have a dry seal affixed to be valid for travel.
answered Feb 9 at 17:49
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
37.6k284168
answered Feb 9 at 17:49
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
37.6k284168
answered Feb 9 at 17:49
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
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answered Feb 9 at 17:49
Michael HamptonMichael Hampton
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37.6k284168
Thank you Michael, yes this Manual is very helpful, I will definitely tell them of my travel.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:55
What does USCIS consider 'emergency' travel, though? Would they consider just any immediate travel to qualify for needing the passport stamp?
– reirab
Feb 10 at 5:35
@reirab As far as I can tell, that is not public information, but it is well known that the temporary I-551 stamps are routinely given, whether the applicant has imminent travel or not.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 5:47
I never got the mentioned stamp. since when is this the rule?
– Aganju
Feb 10 at 13:15
@Aganju I have no idea what happened at your interview. Only you do, and you have not chosen to disclose it.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 15:50
add a comment |
Thank you Michael, yes this Manual is very helpful, I will definitely tell them of my travel.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:55
What does USCIS consider 'emergency' travel, though? Would they consider just any immediate travel to qualify for needing the passport stamp?
– reirab
Feb 10 at 5:35
@reirab As far as I can tell, that is not public information, but it is well known that the temporary I-551 stamps are routinely given, whether the applicant has imminent travel or not.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 5:47
I never got the mentioned stamp. since when is this the rule?
– Aganju
Feb 10 at 13:15
@Aganju I have no idea what happened at your interview. Only you do, and you have not chosen to disclose it.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 15:50
Thank you Michael, yes this Manual is very helpful, I will definitely tell them of my travel.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:55
Thank you Michael, yes this Manual is very helpful, I will definitely tell them of my travel.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:55
What does USCIS consider 'emergency' travel, though? Would they consider just any immediate travel to qualify for needing the passport stamp?
– reirab
Feb 10 at 5:35
What does USCIS consider 'emergency' travel, though? Would they consider just any immediate travel to qualify for needing the passport stamp?
– reirab
Feb 10 at 5:35
@reirab As far as I can tell, that is not public information, but it is well known that the temporary I-551 stamps are routinely given, whether the applicant has imminent travel or not.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 5:47
@reirab As far as I can tell, that is not public information, but it is well known that the temporary I-551 stamps are routinely given, whether the applicant has imminent travel or not.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 5:47
I never got the mentioned stamp. since when is this the rule?
– Aganju
Feb 10 at 13:15
I never got the mentioned stamp. since when is this the rule?
– Aganju
Feb 10 at 13:15
@Aganju I have no idea what happened at your interview. Only you do, and you have not chosen to disclose it.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 15:50
@Aganju I have no idea what happened at your interview. Only you do, and you have not chosen to disclose it.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 10 at 15:50
add a comment |
Does AP expire as soon as USCIS issues my Green Card?
Your advance parole document automatically voids upon approval of your permanent residence petition. It’s akin to someone using a permanent resident card after their naturalization has been approved.
when I re-enter the US, will they accept my Advance Parole?
That said in their system it may take some time to update so you might be able to return on it. Doesn’t mean it is legal.
Advance parole is an immigration document issued by the
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to enable
an alien to be paroled into the United States. It is not a U.S. visa
or a re-entry permit; it is only issued to people without permanent
residency.
answered Feb 9 at 17:31
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.7k368125
It sounds like he does not have the separate Advance Parole document, but an endorsement on his EAD.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:34
Yes, that's what I was referring to. But the text you quoted appears to refer to the standalone I-512 document. This might be confusing for some people.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:41
That is correct, I have the combo EAD/ Advanced Parole card. Based on what you said I don't have many chances to have a definite legal plan right? I wonder if I could explain the situation to the office after the interview and ask if they can put the I-551 stamp on my passport? That will solve my issues.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:43
@MichaelHampton from a legal point of view it should not matter whether the AP is combined with the EAD or not. Both authorizations cease to be relevant and therefore lose validity when permanent resident status is granted.
– phoog
Feb 9 at 18:18
@phoog That's true enough.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 18:28
|
show 4 more comments
Does AP expire as soon as USCIS issues my Green Card?
Your advance parole document automatically voids upon approval of your permanent residence petition. It’s akin to someone using a permanent resident card after their naturalization has been approved.
when I re-enter the US, will they accept my Advance Parole?
That said in their system it may take some time to update so you might be able to return on it. Doesn’t mean it is legal.
Advance parole is an immigration document issued by the
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to enable
an alien to be paroled into the United States. It is not a U.S. visa
or a re-entry permit; it is only issued to people without permanent
residency.
answered Feb 9 at 17:31
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.7k368125
It sounds like he does not have the separate Advance Parole document, but an endorsement on his EAD.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:34
Yes, that's what I was referring to. But the text you quoted appears to refer to the standalone I-512 document. This might be confusing for some people.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:41
That is correct, I have the combo EAD/ Advanced Parole card. Based on what you said I don't have many chances to have a definite legal plan right? I wonder if I could explain the situation to the office after the interview and ask if they can put the I-551 stamp on my passport? That will solve my issues.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:43
@MichaelHampton from a legal point of view it should not matter whether the AP is combined with the EAD or not. Both authorizations cease to be relevant and therefore lose validity when permanent resident status is granted.
– phoog
Feb 9 at 18:18
@phoog That's true enough.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 18:28
|
show 4 more comments
Does AP expire as soon as USCIS issues my Green Card?
Your advance parole document automatically voids upon approval of your permanent residence petition. It’s akin to someone using a permanent resident card after their naturalization has been approved.
when I re-enter the US, will they accept my Advance Parole?
That said in their system it may take some time to update so you might be able to return on it. Doesn’t mean it is legal.
Advance parole is an immigration document issued by the
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to enable
an alien to be paroled into the United States. It is not a U.S. visa
or a re-entry permit; it is only issued to people without permanent
residency.
answered Feb 9 at 17:31
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.7k368125
Does AP expire as soon as USCIS issues my Green Card?
Your advance parole document automatically voids upon approval of your permanent residence petition. It’s akin to someone using a permanent resident card after their naturalization has been approved.
when I re-enter the US, will they accept my Advance Parole?
That said in their system it may take some time to update so you might be able to return on it. Doesn’t mean it is legal.
Advance parole is an immigration document issued by the
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to enable
an alien to be paroled into the United States. It is not a U.S. visa
or a re-entry permit; it is only issued to people without permanent
residency.
answered Feb 9 at 17:31
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.7k368125
edited Feb 9 at 17:44
answered Feb 9 at 17:31
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.7k368125
answered Feb 9 at 17:31
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.7k368125
answered Feb 9 at 17:31
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.7k368125
24.7k368125
It sounds like he does not have the separate Advance Parole document, but an endorsement on his EAD.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:34
Yes, that's what I was referring to. But the text you quoted appears to refer to the standalone I-512 document. This might be confusing for some people.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:41
That is correct, I have the combo EAD/ Advanced Parole card. Based on what you said I don't have many chances to have a definite legal plan right? I wonder if I could explain the situation to the office after the interview and ask if they can put the I-551 stamp on my passport? That will solve my issues.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:43
@MichaelHampton from a legal point of view it should not matter whether the AP is combined with the EAD or not. Both authorizations cease to be relevant and therefore lose validity when permanent resident status is granted.
– phoog
Feb 9 at 18:18
@phoog That's true enough.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 18:28
|
show 4 more comments
It sounds like he does not have the separate Advance Parole document, but an endorsement on his EAD.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:34
Yes, that's what I was referring to. But the text you quoted appears to refer to the standalone I-512 document. This might be confusing for some people.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:41
That is correct, I have the combo EAD/ Advanced Parole card. Based on what you said I don't have many chances to have a definite legal plan right? I wonder if I could explain the situation to the office after the interview and ask if they can put the I-551 stamp on my passport? That will solve my issues.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:43
@MichaelHampton from a legal point of view it should not matter whether the AP is combined with the EAD or not. Both authorizations cease to be relevant and therefore lose validity when permanent resident status is granted.
– phoog
Feb 9 at 18:18
@phoog That's true enough.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 18:28
It sounds like he does not have the separate Advance Parole document, but an endorsement on his EAD.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:34
It sounds like he does not have the separate Advance Parole document, but an endorsement on his EAD.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:34
Yes, that's what I was referring to. But the text you quoted appears to refer to the standalone I-512 document. This might be confusing for some people.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:41
Yes, that's what I was referring to. But the text you quoted appears to refer to the standalone I-512 document. This might be confusing for some people.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 17:41
That is correct, I have the combo EAD/ Advanced Parole card. Based on what you said I don't have many chances to have a definite legal plan right? I wonder if I could explain the situation to the office after the interview and ask if they can put the I-551 stamp on my passport? That will solve my issues.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:43
That is correct, I have the combo EAD/ Advanced Parole card. Based on what you said I don't have many chances to have a definite legal plan right? I wonder if I could explain the situation to the office after the interview and ask if they can put the I-551 stamp on my passport? That will solve my issues.
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:43
@MichaelHampton from a legal point of view it should not matter whether the AP is combined with the EAD or not. Both authorizations cease to be relevant and therefore lose validity when permanent resident status is granted.
– phoog
Feb 9 at 18:18
@MichaelHampton from a legal point of view it should not matter whether the AP is combined with the EAD or not. Both authorizations cease to be relevant and therefore lose validity when permanent resident status is granted.
– phoog
Feb 9 at 18:18
@phoog That's true enough.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 18:28
@phoog That's true enough.
– Michael Hampton
Feb 9 at 18:28
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It is very possible, if your interview is successful and AOS approved on the spot, that you will asked to surrender your EAD/AP card right there. In that case, get the GC stamp into your passport ASAP.
– user79729
Feb 9 at 17:12
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Thanks for your response. Honestly if they did ask me to surrend it it would be almost preferable to me since then I will have the "right" to ask for the GC stamp on the spot on my passport. Otherwise if they didnt stamp me, they willl prohibit me to travel for the time required for the card to get to my house (which is not alsways 1 week).Oh man pretty stressful case!
– Pep
Feb 9 at 17:19