Question on AP and H1-B !!

[cat5]

Hi folks


I had 2 questions regarding AP if you have a moment.

1] I wanted to know what is the validity period of Advance Parole . Is it valid for 1 year or more than that. Can we renew it after a year ?

2] Is Advance Parole document valid only with H1-B visa . My H1-B stamped on passport and I-94 is valid upto June 2007 and wanted to know if I can travel to my country in August 2007 and return with a valid AP document .

Should I apply and get H1-B extended before I go abroad for this trip ?

Thanks
Cat5

 

[civ2ru]

1] I wanted to know what is the validity period of Advance Parole . Is it valid for 1 year or more than that. Can we renew it after a year ?

2] Is Advance Parole document valid only with H1-B visa . My H1-B stamped on passport and I-94 is valid upto June 2007 and wanted to know if I can travel to my country in August 2007 and return with a valid AP document .

1) AP is valid for 1 year. Technically speaking, you don't renew it after it expires, you just apply for a new one, at any time.

2) AP is valid regardless of your non-immigrant status if your I-485 is pending. However, it's advisable to maintain your non-immigrant status while your I-485 is pending, in case it should get denied. If you have a valid H1B stamp in your passport at the time of traveling, you won't even need AP.

 

[cat5]

Hi civ2ru

Thanks for the reply to my earlier question.

I am new to all immigration issues and thus my silly questions.

1. My H1B visa on passport, I-94 expires in october 2007 and I want to travel in November 2007. Question is : Should I apply for a H1-B extension and get the extension before I go abroad although I can get a valid AP document ?

2. Would INS issue me a Advance Parole if I apply in say June 2007 ? the reason I am asking this is because my H1B expires in October 2007 and I have not yet renewed my H1B.

cat5