When can one use I-131 to travel during AOS?

[elie]

I didn't manage to find an answer to my question in the previous posts about I-131. Need your help!

So, if I am filing concurrently I-130/I-485 and attaching I-131 as well, what is the timeline going to be like: When will I be able to use the I-131 form to travel? Does I-131 usually get approved before/after the interview / I-485 approval?

Is it used to travel by those who already have a conditional GC or who are waiting for the deicision on their I-485?

Is it difficult to get approval on I-131? My reason for filing it would be: employer insists on me filing it so I could go to work abroad after my current EAD expires in June, to avoid the gap in employment. From what I saw, most people file I-131 for family reasons (family wedding, sickness etc). Does work abroad constitute a valid reason?

Honestly, I don't feel like filing I-131 and leaving the US before I have at least some part of my application approved. I don't want to leave my husband either, even for a few months! but I'd like to know what my rights are so I could be more educated when I speak with the employer... Thank you!

 

[TheRealCanadian]

My reason for filing it would be: employer insists on me filing it so I could go to work abroad after my current EAD expires in June, to avoid the gap in employment.

There is no penalty for a gap in employment, and you are under no obligation to work abroad. You are aware that since your filing is not based on your employer, once you have your EAD in hand you can work anywhere you want? Like an employer that does not insist on separating you from your husband?

 

[umd_mba]

The 131 gets approved in about 70 to 90 days .That is usually before the interview in most DOs.
The 485 is approved after the interview or on the day of the interview.
You need the 131 untill you get the conditional GC. It is not required once you get the GC.Infact at the interview, the officer usually takes the AP (I-131 approval) away and the EAD card , if you are approved.
You don't need any specific reason to file the I-131. Every person filing adjustment of status can file for Advance parole using the I-131.
Hope that helps.

I didn't manage to find an answer to my question in the previous posts about I-131. Need your help!

So, if I am filing concurrently I-130/I-485 and attaching I-131 as well, what is the timeline going to be like: When will I be able to use the I-131 form to travel? Does I-131 usually get approved before/after the interview / I-485 approval?

Is it used to travel by those who already have a conditional GC or who are waiting for the deicision on their I-485?

Is it difficult to get approval on I-131? My reason for filing it would be: employer insists on me filing it so I could go to work abroad after my current EAD expires in June, to avoid the gap in employment. From what I saw, most people file I-131 for family reasons (family wedding, sickness etc). Does work abroad constitute a valid reason?

Honestly, I don't feel like filing I-131 and leaving the US before I have at least some part of my application approved. I don't want to leave my husband either, even for a few months! but I'd like to know what my rights are so I could be more educated when I speak with the employer... Thank you!