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I-131, Application for Travel Document

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Hello guys,

Just want to ask if it is really necessary to file for I-131, Application for Travel Document when applying for AOS - we're gonna mail our AOS package this week.

We're not yet sure on when to travel... and I saw that on the form we need to supply answers to date of intended departure & length of trip..

Thanks in advance

I-129F - K1/Fiance

03-28-07 = Sent I-129F to CSC

03-29-07 = I-129F received at CSC

04-02-07 = NOA 1

04-05-07 = Check cashed

04-10-07 = Touch

07-16-07 = Touch

07-17-07 = Touch

07-17-07 = NOA2 via email

07-20-07 = NOA2 via snailmail

09-24-07 = Early Medical @ St. Lukes

09-27-07 = St. Lukes - Medical Examination

10-04-07 = US Embassy Interview

10-04-07 = APPROVED!!!

10-10-07 = Received VISA

10-12-07 = POE - Las Vegas

11-17-07 = Our Wedding

AOS - Adjustment of Status

03-19-08 = AOS Package Sent to USCIS

03-21-08 = AOS Delivered via USPS Priority Mail (Chicago, IL)

03-25-08 = Check Cashed

03-28-08 = NOA1 for I-485, I-765 & I-131

04-01-08 = Received Biometrics appointment letter

04-16-08 = Scheduled Biometrics Appointment (done)

04-18-08 = I-485 & I-765 case status appears online

05-15-08 = EAD card production ordered (emailed by CRIS)

05-15-08 = AP Approval notice received

05-19-08 = EAD card production ordered (2nd emailed by CRIS)

05-21-08 = EAD and AP card received

12-01-08 = Received I-797C, Notice of Action

01-14-09 = AOS Interview - APPROVED!

01-15-09 = Green Card production ordered (emailed by CRIS) & shown at USCIS website

01-26-09 = Received GREEN CARD by mail -- YAHOOOOO!!!!!

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Hello guys,

Just want to ask if it is really necessary to file for I-131, Application for Travel Document when applying for AOS - we're gonna mail our AOS package this week.

We're not yet sure on when to travel... and I saw that on the form we need to supply answers to date of intended departure & length of trip..

Thanks in advance

It's your option if your want to file for I-131 :)

Eventhough the cost is included within the current fee schedule. However, you will have to decide whether applying form I-131 is worth applying for based upon your own situations and needs. Once the AOS is approved, the beneficiary ("Permanant Resident") may work and travel outside of the US. However, if you do not file the I-131 and your case is delayed due to an RFE or other reasons, you will have to wait for the AOS to be approved before the beneficiary can LEGALLY work in the US or travel outside the US without being denied re-entry.

About the 'date of intended departure and length of trip' you can assume both. We did, coz we're sure will be traveling sometime, although it may not be the exact date as listed on the AP.

For sure, anytime you want to travel you've an AP approval.

Good luck! :thumbs:

AOS Journey

01/18/08 - Mailed AOS packet to Chi-town

02/05/08 - Received Notice for Biometrics

02/23/08 - Received Notice for Interview (AOS)

02/26/08 - Scheduled Biometrics Done!

03/11/08 - Received Notice of Approval (AP)

03/13/08 - Card production ordered (EAD) Gee! Thanks a lot!!

03/21/08 - Approval Notice sent (EAD) Yahoo!!

03/24/08 - Touched & received EAD card today!! Yipee!!

03/25/08 - Scheduled Interview (AOS) Approved! Thankful!!

03/26/08 - Notice mailed welcoming as new permanent resident

03/28/08 - Card production ordered!! Wow!!!

03/31/08 - Received welcome letter.. Nice!

04/04/08 - Received green card through mail! Truly great! Mahalo nui loa!!

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kim&james   0

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You can use assumed dates and personally I would file for it just in case you need to leave for an emergency.

I 130 & I129F (K3) and AOS info in timeline

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Just put a random date is ok, I applied the AP in Dec and I intended to travel in Apr 08.

I'm not sure is it that's why they approved me just yesterday.

Wondering if I wrote an earlier date, will they approve me earlier? <_<

AOS Process:

- 11-28-07 I-485/I-765/I-131 sent

- 12-06-07 NOA1 of AOS

- 12-18-07 received RFE for I-864

- 12-20-07 EAD and AP touched (Notice Returned as Undeliverable)

- 01-04-08 Biometrics appointment done

- 01-19-08 resent hubby's income proof

- 01-28-08 AOS touched (Response to RFE received, and case processing has resumed)

- 03-10-08 EAD and AP finally touched and approved!!! =)

- 03-12-08 Case Transfer to CSC

- 03-13-08 EAD Touched again (Card Production ordered)

- 03-17-08 AP and Transfer notice received in mail (AP valids until 03-09-09)

- 03-18-08 EAD touched again (Approval Notice sent)

- 03-20-08 EAD received in mail

- 03-27-08 AOS Touched everyday since 03-20 (Case pending)

- 04-01-08 Applied for my SSN with married name

- 04-07-08 SSN received in mail (YAY!!! No More ALIEN)

- 05-19-08 Received another RFE about medical

- 05-21-08 Visited family doctor for full medical exam

- 05-27-08 Visited civil surgeon to fill in I-693

- 05-28-08 Mailed out RFE reponse to CSC

- 05-30-08 USPS shows my RFE reponse was delivered at 11:22 AM in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607

- 06-04-08 RFE received and case processing has resumed

- 06-09-08 GC Card production ordered and welcome letter sent (6 months waiting!!!)

- 06-12-08 GC Approval Notice sent

- 06-16-08 GC and welcome letter received

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Does anyone know how long it usually takes to get the Advance Parole approved...does it depend on what travel date you write....also...is it still a risk to travel even with the AP approved? Don't want to travel for work then not be able to get back in...work is not that important!! also...Would it help if I got my future place of employment to write a letter saying that I need to travel to europe for work? or is this over-doing it? thanks!

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estimated timeframe on USCIS website is 3 months, but I assume to would be less.

12-14-07 Sent K-1 petition

12-17-07 Received NOA1

01-06-08 Got engaged!!!

02-21-08 NOA2 Approved

02-27-08 NVC processed petition

02-28-08 Received NOA2 in mail

03-03-08 Consulate in Rio de Janeiro received petition

03-21-08 Received packet for interview

04-22-08 Visa Interview and Visa APPROVED!

05-06-08 Visa received in mail

07-28-08 Wedding Date (Reception was 26th, but forgot to reigster for MC...oops)

10-04-08 Applied for AOS (EAD and AP also)

10-09-08 NOA1 for I-485

10-27-08 I-485 transferred to CSC

11-04-08 I-485 Biometrics appointment

11-13-08 NOA1 for EAD

12-09-08 EAD Biometrics appointment

01-08-09 AP Approved

01-13-09 AP Received

Cost of 3 roundtrip tickets to Brazil in last 3 years...... $2,900+

Cost of filing petitions for K-1 visa & AOS.................... $1,465+

Cost of monthly calling cards to Brazil........................$20

Cost of marrying the woman of my dreams.... PRICELESS

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Just put a random date is ok, I applied the AP in Dec and I intended to travel in Apr 08.

I'm not sure is it that's why they approved me just yesterday.

Wondering if I wrote an earlier date, will they approve me earlier? <_<

Hello Vivi,

I think it is ok coz mine is an assume date also I just put arround april or june for our birthday celebration of my hubby and me and when i received their approval it is stated their that valid from February 2,2008-February 3, 2009 it is one year validity so i think it is ok.. :thumbs:

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Hello guys,

Just want to ask if it is really necessary to file for I-131, Application for Travel Document when applying for AOS - we're gonna mail our AOS package this week.

We're not yet sure on when to travel... and I saw that on the form we need to supply answers to date of intended departure & length of trip..

Thanks in advance

hi,

just put a random date or estimated date that you think you want to travel outside US since the fee is already included. The date also of their approval will be one year validity. Like mine i put maybe april or june for our birthday celebration of my hubby.

The approval noticed stated from feb 2, 2008- feb 3, 2008 and will be used when u will go outside the US. it is better to get ready and be safe sheryl than you will file it in the future alone and it cost much for you and your hubby.

Have a good day and God bless you both for your filings!

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I was glad to have my AP, because I ended up going back to Canada earlier than we had originally planned. It never hurts to have it in case there is an emergency or if it takes a long time to get your green card.

*Cheryl -- Nova Scotia ....... Jerry -- Oklahoma*

Jan 17, 2014 N-400 submitted

Jan 27, 2014 NOA received and cheque cashed

Feb 13, 2014 Biometrics scheduled

Nov 7, 2014 NOA received and interview scheduled


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I'd definitely apply, some people wait three years to get their greencard!

as for how long it takes, see my timeline. just got the approval email today, and I got my NOAs 4th feb.

:)

History:

K1
I-129F sent : 27-4-07...NAO1 received : 21-5-2007...NOA2 received : 29-8-2007...PKT 3 received : 20-10-2007...PKT 3 returned : 15-11-2007...PKT 4 received : 06-12-2007...Interview : 02-01-2008...Flight : 13-01-2008...Marriage : 15-01-2008

AOS
Entered USA.....01-13-08.....0...Married.....01-15-08.....2...Filed AOS.....01-17-08.....4...Received.....01-21-08.....8...NOAs (dated).....02-04-08.....22...Cheques cashed.....02-06-08.....24...Biometrics.....02-22-08.....40
Changed address online.....02-25-08.....43...Touched (AOS/EAD/AP).....02-26-08.....44...Address change receipt (mail).....03-07-08.....54...AP approval email.....03-12-08.....59...EAD card mailed.....03-18-08.....65...EAD card arrives.....03-20-08.....67...AOS Interview.....07-17-08.....186

ROC
Event.....Date.....Day......Mailed I-751.....07/07/10.....0...Re-sent I-751.....07/15/10.....8 (photocopy)...NAO1 Date.....07/16/10.....9...NOA1 Rec'd.....07/23/10.....16...BIO Notice.....07/26/10.....19...BIO...Rec'd.....07/30/10.....23...BIO Date.....08/12/10.....36...Card sent.....09/28/10.....83...Card Rec'd.....10/04/10.....89

Present:

N-400

Event.....Date....Day

Mailed N-400.....6 Mar 2014.....0

NOA.....11 Mar 2014.....5

BIO.....2 Apr 2014....27

INT.....10 June.....65

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