Advance Parole stamp on I-94. Does it invalidate my status?

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sekarb

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Hi all,
I have my I-140 approved and the I-485 pending.
I used my advance parole to come into US on Feb 7, 2007.
The immigration officer at the port of entry stamped my I-94 which says
'paroled until Feb 8, 2008' DS/AOS or something similar.

What does that mean exactly? Does it mean I can only be here till Feb 8, 2008 eventhough my 485 is still pending? Do I need to worry about that date?
I got my EAD renewed now which is valid till Sep 2007. So I am assuming EAD is a proof of status also?

Anyone have any experience like this?

I'm just concerned that I may have to go to the INS office to get something corrected?

Thanks

- Sekar
 
No it does not invalidate your status. You can still work on EAD, you are 'in status' based on your pending I-485, and you are paroled into the U.S. till the I-94. If you want to travel outside of the U.S. again after the I-94 expiry, please apply for AP again.
 
Thanks a lot for the reply.
When you say 'paroled into the U.S till the I-94' what exactly does that mean?
That's what I wanted to know. Does it mean I am allowed to stay in the US till Feb 8, 2008?
If not, what does that date Feb 8, 2008 signify? Is it something like an AP document saying I can go out and come back to US within Feb 8, 2008 eventhough my old AP document already expired in Jul 2007?

Sorry for too many questions :)
I had a past experience with an INS officer at the port of entry stamping wrong date on my H1B I-94. So just making sure.
 
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