Need I-94 to travel with Advanced Parole?

[princesskate]

My friend is in pending AOS status (family based sponsored by USC mom)... he currently has two I-94's: one I-94 received when he entered U.S. with F-1, the other one received along with the H-1 approval letter.

He's wondering if his name check is still pending at the interview, would the officer take away his I-94? Would he be able to travel without the I-94, and travel with just the advanced parole?

[darren102]

You have to give up your I-94 when you leave the country. There is no option, everyone has too. Your friend will get a new one when he comes back into the country on his AP it will be stamped as Parole.

I would think your friend will give up the one stamped in his passport and if necessary the one attached to the I-797 for the H1 however the airline will most likely just take the one in the passport.

[TNguy78]

Originally Posted by darren102

You have to give up your I-94 when you leave the country. There is no option, everyone has too.

I don't know if it depends on what country you're from or not, but I have never had to give up my I-94 when traveled between the US and Canada. I've never had to give up or get new I-94's when I've had H1-B and TN I-94's.

[bestwishoh]

Originally Posted by princesskate

My friend is in pending AOS status (family based sponsored by USC mom)... he currently has two I-94's: one I-94 received when he entered U.S. with F-1, the other one received along with the H-1 approval letter.

He's wondering if his name check is still pending at the interview, would the officer take away his I-94? Would he be able to travel without the I-94, and travel with just the advanced parole?

Yes, usually IO will take away the I-94 from the passport no matter your case is approved or pending. It really doesn't matter becuase he will get a new I-94 when he re-enter and new I-94 will be stamped as parole. He can travel without I-94 if he brings the AP with him. To be safe, he can also bring other documents with him such as H1b approval letter I-797. In general, AP is good enough. That's my experience.

[TheRealCanadian]

Originally Posted by bestwishoh

He can travel without I-94 if he brings the AP with him. To be safe, he can also bring other documents with him such as H1b approval letter I-797. In general, AP is good enough.

You do not need any documents to leave the US.

[PraetorianXI]

Originally Posted by TheRealCanadian

You do not need any documents to leave the US.

In this case the OP would only need the AP document and passport to return. And if he/she wants to be re-assured. Bring the I-485 receipt notice.

Turn in both I-94s at the Door before boarding the plane.