Advance Parole

[Adrian_Trischa 6]

Hi All,

Just a general question regarding Advanced Parole. How quickly do they process this and how far in advance do they suggest you apply for this? Is there any way to expediate?

I know It's a little early for me to address Advanced Parole yet as we havn't even received my K1 Visa.

The reason I'm asking is because last Friday my father was diagonsed with terminal cancer and the doctors are unsure as to how long he will be around. He's absolutely adamant I still move over to USA and get married as he wants to be able to give me away at my wedding.

Thanks in advance for your advice!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Advance Parole is applied with AOS and takes about 3 months to be approved. Yes, they can expedite it for something serious like what you describe above. I would plan on marrying fairly soon after entry and have the AOS paperwork ready to go to send out the day after your marriage. Then you request expedite (I suppose you could also request it with the initial submission).

And, sorry to hear of the situation, best wishes.

[Que Saudade 284]

You can apply after you get married and get all of your documents together. Once you apply, should something unfortunate happen before you receive your EAD/AP (combo card issued now) then you can schedule an info pass with your local USCIS office and they should be able to help you.

[Adrian_Trischa 6]

Advance Parole is applied with AOS and takes about 3 months to be approved. Yes, they can expedite it for something serious like what you describe above. I would plan on marrying fairly soon after entry and have the AOS paperwork ready to go to send out the day after your marriage. Then you request expedite (I suppose you could also request it with the initial submission).

And, sorry to hear of the situation, best wishes.

Thankyou for your speedy reply!

[Adrian_Trischa 6]

You can apply after you get married and get all of your documents together. Once you apply, should something unfortunate happen before you receive your EAD/AP (combo card issued now) then you can schedule an info pass with your local USCIS office and they should be able to help you.

Can I ask, do you have to have exact travel dates in order to apply for this?

[Que Saudade 284]

Can I ask, do you have to have exact travel dates in order to apply for this?

No, you do not need exact dates. Based on what you are saying, I guess you should file your AOS/EAD/AP as soon as you can after marriage. The EAD/AP part usually is approved between 2-3 months. The AOS from K1 will take longer.

But, like Harpa mentioned, between the time of adjusting status and receiving your EAD/AP card, if an emergency should arise, schedule an infopass with your local USCIS office and explain to them the situation. If I am not mistaken, I believe they have the ability to actually "stamp" something into your passport that would allow re-entry. Maybe someone else who actually knows about this part will comment. I do not want to mislead you regarding the infopass meeting.

Good luck with your marriage.!

Edited August 11, 2012 by Que Saudade

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

No, you do not need exact dates. Based on what you are saying, I guess you should file your AOS/EAD/AP as soon as you can after marriage. The EAD/AP part usually is approved between 2-3 months. The AOS from K1 will take longer.

But, like Harpa mentioned, between the time of adjusting status and receiving your EAD/AP card, if an emergency should arise, schedule an infopass with your local USCIS office and explain to them the situation. If I am not mistaken, I believe they have the ability to actually "stamp" something into your passport that would allow re-entry. Maybe someone else who actually knows about this part will comment. I do not want to mislead you regarding the infopass meeting.

Good luck with your marriage.!

They can print out a paper AP at INFOPASS, but an expedite can be requested by phone. I'd try phone first.

You do not need exact travel dates to apply. AP is routinely approved for people with AOS pending; you just want to get the approval faster.

Edited August 11, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[Que Saudade 284]

They can print out a paper AP at INFOPASS, but an expedite can be requested by phone. I'd try phone first.

You do not need exact travel dates to apply. AP is routinely approved for people with AOS pending; you just want to get the approval faster.

I wil add that to my memory!