EAD - Apply for Advance Parole or Re-entry Permit

[fornehal]

Hi,

I have got I-485 receipt notice, got my interview done. GC is pending due to Fingerprint check and non-availiabilty of visa numbers ( approved I-130 based my spouse's GC ). I am currently on H-1B, but the Visa stamp on my passport has expired in Jan 2006.

I want to travel end of this year/beginnng of next year out of the country and was looking to apply for Advance Parole.

Looking at the form, what do I apply for? Re-entry permit(since it needed for coming back into this country) or an Advance Parole document(whereas I have to send a letter stating a good reason of why I want to travel outside the country). I am not sure which one I should check on the application form.
And what is a good reason to state. I just want to visit my home country for 3-4 weeks.

Please help. Any help/direction is appreciated

 

[dr_lha]

Advance Parole is what you want, and for your reason say "want to visit my home country".

I have never heard of a single case of AP being denied for an "invalid reason for travel" other than for an emergency AP.

 

[NYC326]

Advance Parole is what you need, they wont deny you. Once you get back, they check you nothing, just stamp the paper and will let you go in the airport.