How To::: AP application for I485 adjustees

[jaxen]

Who is it for : Folks applying for Advance Parole on their own, while on I485 pending....

Preconditions: I485 receipt , Can also apply along with 485.

Docs required: AP application Download;2 photos Photo Specs ), check for $ ( for latest fee see the AP application Download link .) a letter explaining why you need AP(sample letters in immihelp), Copy of I485 receipt and a covering letter

Possible RFEs: some folks have received the following RFEs
1. proof of marriage if your spouse is the primary applicant
2. proof of I140 receipt if you are a concurrent filer

Processing time: varies from service center to service center

Caveats: BCIS warns that you should get AP approved before leaving US.
There have been also some posts by 245(i) based 485 applicants whose AP did not save their past indiscretions and were refused entry into US on AP.

Approval : Form I512L with photo. usually 3 copies. If you get only one dont panic. One is enough.

Usage: Complete I94 as 485 adjsutee. Just show the AP with photo at the POE. You will be taken for secondary inspection. Get the adjsutee stamp in passport, I94 and AP.
If european airline, call ahead and find out whether AP document is acceptable evidence of valid immigration status.

Expiry: Date usually one year from approval date. No concept of renewal. Can apply another before expiry. Can be used multiple times.

What about H/L visa holders If I485 is pending these categories(H/L) dont need AP for travel. ALL OTHER CATEGORY 485 Adjustees NEED AP for Travel to protect their pending I485

AP outside US Some of the applicants have received the approval after leaving US and have entered into US successfully. Maybe Luck. Maybe the requirement of AP approval before leaving US is not enforceable.

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