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Advanced Parole vs. I-131

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Ok, long time since I have posted, but after much work we finally got the I-129F sent and NOA1 received. Now the waiting game starts, so during this time we are doing research and such. One thing I am having trouble with is what my fiancee will need in order to go back to Russia and return once she gets conditional permanent status, i.e. after we adjust her status. I have read people commenting on advanced parole and then I find this form (I-131) that seems to indicate that you just need to fill out this form and she will be able to reenter the US. Anyone apply for this re-entry permit before?

"He who does not take risks, does not drink the champagne" - Russian Proverb

3/4/08 - I-129F mailed
3/11/08 - NOA1 received
5/19/08 - NOA2 received
8/19/08 - Interview

APPROVED

9/30/08 - Arrival to US
10/25/08 - Married
2/7/11 - Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

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Fettman   0

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Ok, I see that those are one and the same I guess. Is this the only way to re-enter the US until one gets their green card? My fiancee keeps saying something about a "travel passport", but as far as I know such a thing does not exist and the only way to get re-entry is through the I-131.

"He who does not take risks, does not drink the champagne" - Russian Proverb

3/4/08 - I-129F mailed
3/11/08 - NOA1 received
5/19/08 - NOA2 received
8/19/08 - Interview

APPROVED

9/30/08 - Arrival to US
10/25/08 - Married
2/7/11 - Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

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Otto Grand Master

Otto   83

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Ok, I see that those are one and the same I guess. Is this the only way to re-enter the US until one gets their green card? My fiancee keeps saying something about a "travel passport", but as far as I know such a thing does not exist and the only way to get re-entry is through the I-131.

AP (Advance Parole) is obtained by filing the I-131...so they are indeed one and the same. :thumbs:

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Thanks! Feels good to finally get things going.

And yes, AP is the only thing she can use to re-enter the country until she has her green card.

Welcome back!

"He who does not take risks, does not drink the champagne" - Russian Proverb

3/4/08 - I-129F mailed
3/11/08 - NOA1 received
5/19/08 - NOA2 received
8/19/08 - Interview

APPROVED

9/30/08 - Arrival to US
10/25/08 - Married
2/7/11 - Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence

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eau_xplain   2

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Once she has her green card, she won't need to file the I-131 unless she plans on staying out of the country for more than 1 year. Then the I-131 is a re-entry permit.

08/17/08: Mailed N400 to TSC

08/19/08: USPS attempted delivery

08/20/08: TSC received N400

08/21/08: TSC cashed check

09/02/08: Received NOA...........Priority date: 08/20/08

..............................................Notice date : 08/22/08

09/02/08: Received Biometrics Notification

09/18/08: Biometrics completed - Charlotte DO

10/24/08: Received Interview Letter

12/08/08: Interview @ 1:00pm. APPROVED!

01/05/09: Oath Ceremony 10:00AM. Now officially a USC!!!

-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

01/17/09: Applied for US Passport and passport card

01/28/09: Received US Passport

01/29/09: Received US passport card

01/29/09: Received naturalization certificate back from passport office

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Satellite Proficient

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And yes, AP is the only thing she can use to re-enter the country until she has her green card.
Not necessarily. They can abandon the original I-485 and he can file an I-130 on her behalf and she can wait for a CR1 to process and enter that way. Likewise any other kind of visa say work, diplomatic, investor, etc. will work too. Plus I've heard people have a lot of success crossing the border illegally too :P
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