Have a question.
I have my new H1-B approved a couple of years back when I switched jobs. I did not get a chance to go back home to get the visa stamp in my passport.
I have now applied for my I-485 and I just received my approved Advance Parole.
Question: Can I travel abroad (go back home for a visit) just with the AP, even though I don't have a H1-B stamp (just have the approval only) in my passport? Would the airline cause any issues?
Appreciate the feedback.
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to agram:
Hi Agram, I have same question... Is it ok to travel on Advance parole? Or did you get any info on this? thanks
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to Pinki:
Yes, it is as long as your application in US is pending when you come back.
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to stoned7:
You can travel with your AP only. I did have a valid h1b (not stamped in passport though) when I went to India last year since my AOS was filed.
My lawyer suggested not to even show the approved H1B copy ONLY to use it as a backup if they questioned my legal status while entering back into US or I485 got denied while I was away.
I travelled to HK, China and once again to India with same AP copy. Wish you all the BEST and travel safe!
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to saali0000:
I had my interview back in Feb this year, but the officer did not approve my case. Now I plan to use my AP to travel for a month to China, what if my case is denied when I am away, will I be denied entry of the US with a AP?
Thank you.
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to PaulZ:
What interview? AOS? If your I485 was denied then your AP/ EAD both become invalid.
Or is your case Pending? If I were you I would not leave the Country till I got approval notice specially after the interview.
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to saali0000:
Yes, it was the AOS interview. It was not approved during the interview and it's been over a month. I applied and received the AP and plan to travel in most part of April. I worry if they make a decision that's not to my favorite during my travel, would I be allowed to be back in this country with the AP?
What would people do if their application is denied on GC based on marriage?
Thanks for the advise.
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to PaulZ:
Okay I have a pending AOS with employer and a valid h1b expiring dec 2010.
I am waiting for PD to become current so I can apply for AOS through my husband.
Our lawyer told me that if I change job then I will be using EAD (expiring Oct 2010) which I got through my employer and abandoning my h1b.
In the meantime if my husband applies for my EAD/ AP and for some reason my AOS gets denied then I am out of status unless I prove the USCIS that I have AOS pending through Employer.
If my AOS with employer is denied than I am nowhere. He can reopen the case or whatever but I have to be in US to do that.
He has recommended I do not travel anywhere unless my AP is approved.
You better be careful. If its an emergency trip please speak to USCIS. Sometimes they are just holding up your paper work.
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