DV 2013 AOS Only
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Advance Parole
Hi, thanks for all the great help and advice on this thread. Our number was current in April and we submitted the paperwork mid April. Last week we got notification of the biometrics appointment. I wasn't expecting either myself or my spouse (DV winner) to be needing to travel overseas however my spouse is now having to travel for work out of the country. How can we apply for the advance parole document now that the I-485 has already been sent? Also what should you write on the advance parole application if you don't know the exact dates for travel? My husband has a work visa that is valid so shouldn't he be able to travel in and out freely anyway? I don't really know the purpose of advance parole so if any one can explain I'd appreciate it.
Hi, thanks for all the great help and advice on this thread. Our number was current in April and we submitted the paperwork mid April. Last week we got notification of the biometrics appointment. I wasn't expecting either myself or my spouse (DV winner) to be needing to travel overseas however my spouse is now having to travel for work out of the country. How can we apply for the advance parole document now that the I-485 has already been sent? Also what should you write on the advance parole application if you don't know the exact dates for travel? My husband has a work visa that is valid so shouldn't he be able to travel in and out freely anyway? I don't really know the purpose of advance parole so if any one can explain I'd appreciate it.
AP is required for travel until you get GC in hand, if he uses his visa they may decide he gave up his GC petition. Do not take that risk.
Is that a reply to me?
So as long as I got around $19500 in my or my parent's bank that will be sufficient?
Mel,
If you dont make more than $19500 in a yr, you need a sponsor to support your green card application.Its called form I 134, which can be filled by an American citizen or a permanent resident. I doubt your father can fill that form for you (Assuming he's nt a citizen or permanent resident in USA). Here's the link for the form
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134.pdf
If you dont make more than $19500 in a yr, you need a sponsor to support your green card application.Its called form I 134, which can be filled by an American citizen or a permanent resident. I doubt your father can fill that form for you (Assuming he's nt a citizen or permanent resident in USA). Here's the link for the form
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-134.pdf
Thanks Unite
Assuming my dad does make that money in a year, what can I do?Or is this more of a matter of citizenship instead of financial ability? (which would be completely unfair cause family > citizenship)
It is more about finding someone in USA who can sign papers for you. So ask someone you know well and can sign it for you. Check with ur friends parents, or any relatives in USA.
Thanks Unite
Or is this more of a matter of citizenship instead of financial ability? (which would be completely unfair cause family > citizenship)
Event hough they sign the forms for me, doesn't mean they have to pay for me right?
Then what's the point of having a sponsor?
I mean..I see it this way.
They want to make sure I won't end up a beggar and homeless.
Okay, well I got parents to supply for me.
Now they don't want parents to supply (assuming they know AOS are for international folks).
Then okay, I'll find a friend.
But the friend won't actually pay for you, your parents will..
Then what's the point?
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Then what's the point of having a sponsor?
I mean..I see it this way.
They want to make sure I won't end up a beggar and homeless.
Okay, well I got parents to supply for me.
Now they don't want parents to supply (assuming they know AOS are for international folks).
Then okay, I'll find a friend.
But the friend won't actually pay for you, your parents will..
Then what's the point?
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Interesting!
tru dat!
hmmn hmmn
I'm also having a hard time finding someone here to sign the i-134. In some forums I've read that it was only mandatory for family based and employment based applications. The dv lottery is a self based application. But since everybody is filling it, I guess I should do the same. I'm on an F1 visa. Even if I had a job at school I wouldn't be able to make 19500 per year
Hi jch_nyc,
Check what kind of work visa is your husband's. I-485 says that if the visa is H, L, V or K3/K4 (and return with the same valid visa,) you don't need AP. I am in the same situation: H1B. So, I haven't applied AP, but expect to be able to travel freely.
By the way, are you applying in NYC? Me too, and my number became current in May (Just submitted the application!). Please keep posted your status because you will be in the same field office as mine but 1 month ahead.
Thanks!
Kikiinny
Check what kind of work visa is your husband's. I-485 says that if the visa is H, L, V or K3/K4 (and return with the same valid visa,) you don't need AP. I am in the same situation: H1B. So, I haven't applied AP, but expect to be able to travel freely.
By the way, are you applying in NYC? Me too, and my number became current in May (Just submitted the application!). Please keep posted your status because you will be in the same field office as mine but 1 month ahead.
Thanks!
Kikiinny
Sm1smom
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Absolutely correct! You don't need an Advance Parole while doing AOS if you're on H or L visa, these are dual intent visas. You can get your spouse to verify this from his/her company immigration attorney too
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-864p.pdf
So I'm in a family of 5, which is $34,462.
Only 2/5 are in America, and only I am lucky enough to get this greencard.
Now what?
So I'm in a family of 5, which is $34,462.
Only 2/5 are in America, and only I am lucky enough to get this greencard.
Now what?
Mel,
Take a deep breadth. You are looking at it all wrong. YOU are the only one who needs to show finances. So it's still something like 14-15K according to guidelines for a single person (unless there is somebody else in your household for whom you are financially responsible).
If you show that amount of money in your bank account, you are fine. If you show that amount of money in your parents' bank account, you could be fine too I guess, but technically they may still require you to get an I-134. And remember, your I-20 shows that you are able to pay for your tuition and expenses. Talk to your parents first and see what you can arrange. In the mean time, start working your network to find a LPR or USC who would sign I-134 for you in case you need it.
Interesting!
tru dat!
hmmn hmmn
Aos13 does it have to be an account in a US bank?
WOW! So any idea why it took so long?
I don't know. It would be definitely more credible if it is a well-known bank.
The congressman's office worker told me that my case hadn't been sent to my FO when he started reserching on my case, which is 2 weeks ago!!
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