Advance Parole

Hi guys! Well I wanted to post yesterday but I got home at 10pm after a very stressful weekend. So I left Friday at 4 am by plane. And arrived by plane on Monday at 6:20pm. First thing, I was not by myself. I recommend going with someone that has traveled internationally before. So we waited in line about an hour and half to get to customs. When we did the officer was really nice, he took my husband's fingerprints and stamped his passport. Then told me that I had to be paroled in another room. He led us to that room where I waited for about another hour and half, there were very many people waiting there, I saw citizens and residents among us. They just called out my name and handed me my papers stamped. I remained calm because I was calming another person down :). I just want to say to have faith in God and be strong!

I want to start off by saying that I would have never gotten the courage to travel out if it wasnt for every single person posting information on here. My friends told me not to go because it was dangerous and they held me back for so long. I found this forum and began following the posts. Thank you all!

First, I applied for advance parole in person, and even though it was for a surgery my mother was having in a week, the male staff said it wasnt urgent. It was crazy because one of the managers was arguing with another manager about how it was an emergency. They said it wasnt approved because they needed two managers to sign it. The person attending me told me to mail it, and the manager said it should be processed within a week....it turns out they gave me the wrong address/BOX, but they still took my case and processed it. It took them a month to process it. I thought i was going to be rejected because the surgery, but i was wrong. I received the approval 3 days ago (Feb 3).

Since my mother's surgery had passed, I immediately purchased a flight for my mother so she could meet me in Tijuana this weekend for one day. I cant deny that I was a little bit nervous, but I didnt let it get to me. As i got closer to the border I was confident that i wasnt allowed to come back in, I would be fine. We crossed the border at San Ysidro. Make sure if youre crossing there, and taking someone with you, to speak spanish and just walk through, or else sometimes they want you to pay a fee if you're not mexican. I got to spend 4 hours with my mother that day. It was an amazing moment because I hadnt seen her for over 8 years. I took her to eat and walk around down town. Then dropped her off at the airport so she could catch her flight back home.

On the way back, we walked acrossed the same location by foot. The line was short, and it only took 10 minutes to get to customs. They only asked for my passport and my AP document. They asked me if my parents brought me as a child, and i said "No". I thought he asked me if my parents smoked when i was a child. I had to clarify. He also asked what i was doing in the US, and i told him i study and work here. He then pointed to a waiting area (waited for 30 seconds) and then was moved to a room with other workers. They were very friendly, and we were talking about the architecture of the building. Then they told me I was going to be escorted to the other side to get my staps. At the other location I had to give them my workpermit, passport, and the 2 AP documents. Then I got my picture and fingerprint taken, and then got the stamps. My passport wasnt stamped but I was given a small piece of paper with a stamp and got a one of the stamped AP papers back. The whole process took less than 25 minutes. The same guy walked me to the US and said, STAY AWAY FROM THE BORDER. IF YOU DONT NEED TO BE IN THIS AREA DONT. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DEPORTING THEMSELVES BY MAKING A WRONG TURN AND ENDING IN MEXICO. THEY CRY TO US, BUT THERES NOTHING WE CAN DO. It felt so good to be back in America, and I was so glad I didnt win the Pepsi contest to go see Lady Gaga at the super bowl.

I also want to say that if you're traveling, do it ASAP. Donald Trump's PS mentioned that they're looking at DACA to see what they are going to do with is. I think he has bigger things to worry about, so dont be discouraged and use AP if you need to.

Hi everyone,

As i read more and more successful stories it gives me more hope! I leave Wednesday 8th and come back Wednesday 15th, as the day approaches I cant help but feel worried like i have something stuck in my throat... To be honest i tried cancelling my flight but couldn't so I am taking it as a sign! I can only hug and kiss my kids and family all day long!! Its a very very strong feeling and i am trying to be strong, and thanks to everyone here because it makes the anxiety bearable !! I am so grateful for finding this group because i can definitely Identify myself with each and everyone here. Thank you !

First of all guys, it is great to in some way meet you all and read about about your experiences. Reading everyone's stories definitely has given me more and more courage as I wait for Saturday night to come. Saturday the 11th is when I leave, and I come back Wednesday night so I will only be there a few days. I'm praying and praying more so for peace. I know God is on our side and I know he will take care of us all. Although I know this,'I can't help but freak out about what may happen while I'm there, in Mexico, or what may happen on my way back home. It helps to read and know the process once we land in the states, helps me get emotionally and mentally ready and prepared.
I am praying for us guys daily, as I know we are all traveling almost every other day, we have to be there for each other, so let's continue to pray for each other. As of now DACA stands, and we aren't doing anything outside of the law. As much as we are made to feel like we don't belong here, This is our home, and we have to push through. Ya saben animo and keep fighting the good fight. I freak out but I pray and feel an enormous blanket of peace set upon me. God is good ! He will not leave us, and as someone else said on here; let's not doubt him now. He is bigger then our fears and anxiety.
I will let everybody know when I get to Mexico and when I come back. I will be returning to Seattle, Wa from LAX.
Let's do it! With courage! Con ánimo y con dios!
God bless everyone!

I'm a little nervous I leave for Mexico this Saturday and return Tuesday. After a lot of thought me and my family have decided to go ahead and go. Just worried about what could happen while I'm down there. Reading these experiences have helped a lot.

Hey everyone,

I am back home to my husband and baby girl thank god! I left Thursday Feb 2nd and came back Sunday Feb 5th. I was so nervous when i landed in Atlanta Georgia Air port, but thank fully everything went well the officers we all nice. I waited for about an hour Until they let me go to catch my next plane. I spent more time waiting in line to get seen then the whole actual process. They took my finger prints and took both copies of my papers and stamped my passport. They only returned my passport but that is ok since whats important is the stamped passport. For those who are thinking of going I say go for it. I was hesitant but in the end I left and came back with no problems.

Hey guys,

I been reading on all your successful stories of traveling with Advance Parole under Daca. First I want to thank you all for posting your positive experiences, without your post I don't think I would have had the courage to exit the country in our current situation.

I boarded my plane on Friday night at 1130PM with no issues.

I returned last night and arrived back at LAX at 0730. Due to the time and being a Sunday the second inspection room was packed and I waited in the room for almost 2.5 hours. It was definitely an unforgettable experience since I had a lot of time to reflect on what could happen once I get my name called. But I waited patiently and prayed everything will be fine. My daughter, wife(who I traveled with) and parents were waiting anxiously outside for me during this whole time. Well after the long wait my name was finally called. At first the officer asked me where was the second copy of my advance parole document. At the first inspection the officer only collected one so when he asked me about it I told him what had happened. He collected the second copy and told to take a seat again. After about five minutes he calls me back to the window and tells me that he will have to keep both AP copies. After asking him two times if I could get the copy with the stamped one and him saying no I decided to let it go, and kindly asked if I could at least get a scanned copy. He said reason why he is keeping the originals is because he seen people try to use the AP document twice. After gave me my copy and documents back he kindly says welcome back and tells me to report to the front desk and go pick up luggage. My wife had picked it up and we walked to the luggage inspection where you have to tell the officer what you bringing etc. After that we walked out to the waiting terminal and happily hugged my mom, daughter and was happy to be back home. I wanted to share this experience because like I said reading all these other shared stories gave me the courage to go and visit my homeland. Don't be scared as of now everything should be fine. Just don't take too long out there as there are many changes that Trump wants to put into place. Keep your eyes open on the many different website, keep yourself informed. Remember that Executive orders can be sign at any moment, however the current pattern has been Monday's and Friday's. Weekends are the best to avoid yourself being caught up out of the country if any Executive order comes into place which affects Daca.

Thank you all!

I will post my timeline of paperwork once I return home from work.

Hi guys!

DAY 10, half way done through my trip. It's bitter sweet but I miss back home. So happy to hear everyones safe return!!! On Wednesday I'm leaving Cuenca to quito where I will be for 3 days and a half and then return home. I will update when I'm at the airport, again keep me in your prayers! :)

Hey guys good news I just checked the status of my ap and it says name was updated so they looking at my case now ...thank god...I'm happy!

Hi guys i am new to this and wanted to see if maybe some of you are in the same boat i have DACA and filed for AP back in September and i got my receipt number back in October and was told it was being processed in the Nevada office. I called about 2 weeks ago and they told me they are still working on cases from August. Did it take this long for anyone else?