Advance Parole

Hey guys I submitted my application back in December to see my sick grandmother in Guerrero Mexico, I didn't receive the approval letter until April along with the paperwork. Before I received it I had made up my mind that if I didn't receive it before the new administration I was not going to go. However reading all the success stories gave me the courage to go.
I booked a 3 day trip left on 04/19/17 and returned on 04/22/17 I had an overnight flight.
I went to Acapulco and got a super cheap flight for $180 round trip. I traveled with 2 cousins and my cousins babies they are all us citizens. Going there was super easy we had a layover in mexico city, we actually got to speed through security because of my cousins baby. Omw back I was a little anxious and had to go to the washroom before proceeding to customs. I arrived at Ohare airport super early at 6:10 am and was out at 6:20 , my cousins were able to come with me through the customs line I was asked for passport and parole documents and he asked me if I was fixing my status I said no because thats what you are suppose to say!! However I am married to a us citizen, He was super nice and told me to get on it and fix my status asap because of the new administration. He then took my paper work to another room and we all waited there for like 4 minutes and I was just called and handed passport no questions asked!!!! GOD IS GREAT!!! TAKE THE RISK ITS SOOOOOO WORTH IT...Think positive and keep god in mind!! GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU

Hi, I sent in my application for AP & had my Biometrics back in March but still have not received my documents. My case status online still only says 'Case Recieved'
Has anyone travelled with their spouse out of the US for a week before receiving their AP? And what was their experience? We bought plane tickets for end of May to visit my family as this date was over the 90 days I was told it would take to receive it.

I just got back from Mexico yesterday through IAH airport and I would totally recommend that airport. They took me to secondary inspection as expected I waited for about 30 minutes then the officer called my name, gave me back my stamped passport and said have a good day. No questions asked....it was awesome! I was not nervous at all because after spending so much time on this website and reading all the stories I knew exactly what to expect. I thank everyone of you who shared your experience and made this whole process easier for me.

Hi everyone!
My husband's AP application was received on 01/31/17 approved on 04/26/17 and it says the document was mailed to us today. How long did it take you all to receive the document in the mail? Does the document have the dates on it? We are looking at airplane tickets and would like to go in 2 weeks, but we do not know the dates yet. We are flying out from the airport in Norfolk, VA. Which airports have you all had the best experiences flying back to the states into? Also, how long of a layover should we plan on to make sure we have enough time? He is a nervous wreck. We will be traveling to Mexico with our 3 children, and praying for the best. Thank you everyone :)

Hi everyone,
I highly appreciate somebody can help me with this case:

I am on AOS through marriage to a U.S citizen, I mailed the AOS in April 20th and
few days ago we noticed the USCIS have cashed in the I-485 and I-130.
(After a long headache and stress and other circumstances, we decided to hire an attorney to filled up all the application and mailed it to USCIS).

But now we're thinking to move out to Japan in May 25th for good and we want to switch the AOS to CP.
So my questions are:
- What form should I fill up to switch the AOS to CP ? Is it form I-824 ? OR any other form ?
- What is the process after I filled up the form I-824 ?
- Is there anything we can do to make sure everything is good before we leave the US ?
- Dos and donts ?
- Filling fee ? or any other fee ?
- Suggestions based on own experience.

Thanks in advance to all who contribute.

I am writing as DACA recipient who was recently approved for Advance Parole (AP). I live in Seattle, Washington and my grandmother lives in Guadalajara, Mexico.

I submitted my AP application in November, 2016 after learning that my grandmother in Guadalajara, Mexico had open heart surgery and was really ill. I was approved for AP in March, 2017; however, I received my two original copies of the AP travel documents in April 01, 2017 which allowed me to be out of the U.S. from 04/01/2017 to 05/01/2017. For clarification purposes, that means that I had to be back from Mexico before 05/01/2017.

I booked my flight via Volaris Airline as it was a direct flight from Seattle, WA to Guadalajara, Mexico. I paid $520 for a roundtrip ticket, which is inexpensive compared to other airlines. I chose to be out of the U.S. for two weeks because of the risk involved with being outside of the U.S. and something terribly wrong happening; I was also fearful that the Trump administration might suddenly decide to eliminate DACA and getting “stuck” outside of the U.S.

Prior to leaving the U.S. I made sure to have my EAD card, both AP travel documents, and Mexican passport. I also scanned a copy of all my immigration documents and email them to myself and family relatives (just in case anything were to go missing).

Flying into Mexico was the easiest part of my trip as I have a Mexican passport and no questions were asked by any of the airport officers about my visit.

However, on my way back into the U.S. I was questioned by airport officers (as expected) and asked to provide my EAD card, both original AP travel documents, and Mexican passport. The officer took my fingerprints and took photograph of my face for security purposes and it’s apparently protocol. I was then told to follow a different officer into a room and was told to wait until my name was called for “interview”. I waited for about 15 minutes until an officer called my name and asked me the following questions:

1. When did you first arrive to the U.S.?
2. Do you live in the U.S.?
3. Why did you move to the U.S.?
4. Why did you recently leave the U.S.?
5. What do you do for a living?

I was nervous when I was being questioned, but I managed to remain calm and answered all of his questions. The officer then told me to wait in the room and returned with my stamped AP travel document (he kept the other original AP travel document as he is supposed to). He then handed back my Mexican passport, which he stamped with the word “Paroled” on it. I was then allowed to leave the room.

It felt like an eternity because of the uncertainty of what could happen; however, it was worth it as I was able to see my grandmother again before she passed away.

I consulted with an immigration attorney prior to applying for advance parole. I did not hire an immigration attorney to work on my AP case because I don’t have any criminal record and I was able to answer all the questions listed on the application packet, as well as collect all the proofs necessary to apply for advance parole.

I chose to write about my AP experience because I found this website to be helpful when I first decided that I was going to take the risk of traveling with AP. I will try my best to answer any questions you may have about my AP experience. Best of luck.

Hi guys! Quick question. Any of you gone through customs through phoniex airport with DACA/AP?

Last week we received a letter stating that our EAD/AP had been approved but our online status still says that our "application was received on Dec 29th and we have mailed you a notice of how your case will be handled"

Has anyone else experienced this and if so, how long should we expect to wait for our card?

Hello fellow members,

I really hope for some useful information from someone in a similar situation, every response/advice will be greatly appreciated.

I just got approved for AP/EAD (still waiting for the combo card). I stated that my 92 year old grandfather isn't doing well and his dying wish is to meet my son (his great-grandson) who is almost 20 months old and to see me again!
Today my mom called and said he is in the hospital again because of a fall. :'(

My problem(s) is/are that I have been arrested wrongfully last year for one night. All charges had been dropped of course!
Does anyone know if that could affect my reentry?
and
I'm still employed for an international airline of my home country and would fly on a standby ticket, which safes me 90% of the ticket price. But I only get a seat if there is availability in the plane. And with an infant (until 2 years of age, they have to stay on your lab, no own seat) I can't travel on jump seats if the plane is overbooked, like I used to do a lot when visiting my husband before in the cockpit or available FA seats, their not suitable when traveling with an infant. By telling you that I meaning the trip could possibly take 2 weeks or more, depending on availability!! I initially planned 7 days.
Would 2 weeks be too long? Most people I saw posting about their travels say they mostly stayed less than a week....

Looking forward to any kind of reply from you guys! This forum is such a great help! Thanks in advance!!!

Can someone please tell me what types of reasons qualify for educational purposes? If someone has already graduated from college can they enroll in one short course of training program of choice and request AP based on that?

Also if you work for a small company and want to attend a global seminar thats realted to your business, is that a good enough reason for employment purpose?