How to apply for AP?

[rkara]

Hi,

I am waiting for AOS (I-485 -- EB3) and my AP has expired a couple of months ago. Can someone tell me what are the documents I required to attach when I apply for AP renewal? And how long does it take to get approved?

Thanks

 

[vipsha]

I have no experience with AP but there is good AP doc is available

http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=83061

 

[rkara]

Thanks vipsha

Thanks vipsha. It was really helpful.

See quote below

<b>What about H/L visa holders</b> 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

I have a H1B visa valid till 2005. Does it means I do not require an AP? What is your experience? And what is recommended?

Thanks

 

[vipsha]

If you have a valid H1 then you don't need AP assuming you are not using your EAD for work and in past also you have never used AP.

 

[nikbert]

Also, if you don't have a valid visa stamp in your passport, then before returning you have to take your H1 to consulate and get a visa stamp to enter US. But if you have AP, you don't need.

However, if you travel on AP then you need to travel to/thru' various countries(read immi. officers) which don't recognize AP, for ex. France/Germany. It happened to me, at Houston airport they wouldn't let me board my flight going to "desh" via France, because the bozo in Paris said they don't recognize AP, they needed a valid US visa stamp, even before I return.

In fact if your US visa stamp has expired, and if you don't have AP, it might be advisable to get your stamp revalidated from here, because of the above.

So you have various options...

cheers,

- nik.