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Hi, quick question. I filed for my AP on May 24, 2018 and i will be going on a cruise in december. I haven't been approved for my AP but I'm wondering if you guys know what i'll need to go on this cruise. I should have my AP by then but just incase I want to get prepared. My wife, who's a US citizen is saying for her to take a cruise all she needs is her birth certificate.
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PD - 2/20/18
Filed I-130, I-765 and I-485 Concurrently
Family Based - Married to USC
2/20/18 - Paperwork received by USCIS
3/20/18 - Biometrics completed
5/9/18 - Received EAD
5/12/18 - Received Social Security card
5/21/18 - I-131 (AP) received by USCIS
9/21/18 - AP approved -
Is the cruise leaving the US? In other words, is it stopping at a port of another country? If so, you will both need to bring a passport with you. Even if not, I would probably recommend that you both bring a passport anyway, just in case. You would also need to bring your AP approval. I?d probably also travel with all my AOS documents anyway.Marriage-based AOS - Concurrent filing - Oakland Park, FL
04/18/18: Sent to Chicago Lockbox
04/23/18: Priority Date
04/27/18: 4x I-797 NOA received
05/04/18: Biometrics notice received
05/15/18: Courtesy letter for I-693
05/22/18: Biometrics completed
05/29/18: Case Ready To Be Scheduled For Interview
09/25/18: I-765 New Card being produced (via Case Tracker)
09/26/18: I-765 and I-131 approved (via uscis.dhs.gov)
10/01/18: Combo card in hand
06/05/19: Interview scheduled -
Yes, the cruise ship is leaving from Mobile, Alabama and going to Mexico. Americans only need a birth certificate so that's why I was confused. I will bring my Passport, Birth Certificate and AOS documents.Originally posted by cptfll View PostPD - 2/20/18
Filed I-130, I-765 and I-485 Concurrently
Family Based - Married to USC
2/20/18 - Paperwork received by USCIS
3/20/18 - Biometrics completed
5/9/18 - Received EAD
5/12/18 - Received Social Security card
5/21/18 - I-131 (AP) received by USCIS
9/21/18 - AP approvedComment
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I am not sure whether the cruise counts as leaving the US. But hopefully (and probably) you will get your AP by December because if you leave the US while AOS is pending before your AP is approved, and you are not in H or L work status, you automatically abandon AOS.Originally posted by MicaAshani View Post
This is my personal opinion and is not to be construed as legal advice.Comment
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Advanced Parole approved on the 21st so I should be good. Thank you !PD - 2/20/18
Filed I-130, I-765 and I-485 Concurrently
Family Based - Married to USC
2/20/18 - Paperwork received by USCIS
3/20/18 - Biometrics completed
5/9/18 - Received EAD
5/12/18 - Received Social Security card
5/21/18 - I-131 (AP) received by USCIS
9/21/18 - AP approvedComment
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