about advance parole for K1 visa

[leapoffaith 0]

Hi All

I got my k1 visa approved almost two months back and my US fiancee is making noise as I have still not bought a flight ticket for US.

The fact is I have some problems back home and its taking great deal of time to resolve it. So, this query is essentially about advance parole.

Once I get there and married, apply for AOS, EAD, SSN, etc. along with advance parole, how soon I can return back home to take care of

the pending issues ? And what is the typical time period of the parole ? Would I be able to come after three months ?? and for how long ?

thanks

[MzMo1102 0]

Hi All

I got my k1 visa approved almost two months back and my US fiancee is making noise as I have still not bought a flight ticket for US.

The fact is I have some problems back home and its taking great deal of time to resolve it. So, this query is essentially about advance parole.

Once I get there and married, apply for AOS, EAD, SSN, etc. along with advance parole, how soon I can return back home to take care of

the pending issues ? And what is the typical time period of the parole ? Would I be able to come after three months ?? and for how long ?

thanks

It usually takes about two months to process an advance parole application (check the timeslines). This is valid for one year and you may make multiple entries into the U.S. within that year. It may be renewed also. There’s no limit to the amount of time you can stay outside the US (but keep in mind of the expiration date). However, like a visa to the US, and AP does not guarantee admission into the US as you are still subject to the inspection process at the POE.

Good luck!

[Otto 83]

Hi All

I got my k1 visa approved almost two months back and my US fiancee is making noise as I have still not bought a flight ticket for US.

The fact is I have some problems back home and its taking great deal of time to resolve it. So, this query is essentially about advance parole.

Once I get there and married, apply for AOS, EAD, SSN, etc. along with advance parole, how soon I can return back home to take care of

the pending issues ? And what is the typical time period of the parole ? Would I be able to come after three months ?? and for how long ?

thanks

Don't forget - you have 6 months (from date issued) to use your K1 so you could stay and wrap things up before leaving; if that helps.

[leapoffaith 0]

It usually takes about two months to process an advance parole application (check the timeslines). This is valid for one year and you may make multiple entries into the U.S. within that year. It may be renewed also. There’s no limit to the amount of time you can stay outside the US (but keep in mind of the expiration date). However, like a visa to the US, and AP does not guarantee admission into the US as you are still subject to the inspection process at the POE.

Good luck!

Well, you have my alarm bells ringing. You don't mean entry would be denied even if one has the advance parole ?

And why would the authorities do that ?

Hi Karin und Otto

I know I have to come within six months. And my fiancee is getting restless. That is why I want to go earlier than I can BUT

return back for 2-3 months later on.

[MzMo1102 0]

It usually takes about two months to process an advance parole application (check the timeslines). This is valid for one year and you may make multiple entries into the U.S. within that year. It may be renewed also. There’s no limit to the amount of time you can stay outside the US (but keep in mind of the expiration date). However, like a visa to the US, and AP does not guarantee admission into the US as you are still subject to the inspection process at the POE.

Good luck!

Well, you have my alarm bells ringing. You don't mean entry would be denied even if one has the advance parole ?

And why would the authorities do that ?

Hi Karin und Otto

I know I have to come within six months. And my fiancee is getting restless. That is why I want to go earlier than I can BUT

return back for 2-3 months later on.

Any person who is not a US citizen or a non-citizen US national is subject to immigration inspection each time they are coming into the US. I know of people who have AP that have had no problem at POE but just be aware that by having an AP does not guarantee entry. Like Karen und Otto suggested, it may be best for you to sort out the issues prior to leaving. You have another 4 months until you have to enter the US and hopefully your fiance can understand this.

[RaTBoX 1]

It usually takes about two months to process an advance parole application (check the timeslines). This is valid for one year and you may make multiple entries into the U.S. within that year. It may be renewed also. There’s no limit to the amount of time you can stay outside the US (but keep in mind of the expiration date). However, like a visa to the US, and AP does not guarantee admission into the US as you are still subject to the inspection process at the POE.

Good luck!

Well, you have my alarm bells ringing. You don't mean entry would be denied even if one has the advance parole ?

And why would the authorities do that ?

Hi Karin und Otto

I know I have to come within six months. And my fiancee is getting restless. That is why I want to go earlier than I can BUT

return back for 2-3 months later on.

An AP document is not a right to enter the US, it's just a legal route for you to be permitted entry. No one other than US citizens have the right to enter the US. Theoretically you could be denied entry with your K1 visa, never mind your AP. But that being said, these are a very very low risk of happening in normal cases.

If you think you might have an issue re-entering the country on an AP document because of somehting in your situation then speak to an immigration attornney before your trip, or don't make the trip.

[leapoffaith 0]

I thought it's best that I do not open a new thread.

Just now my US fiancee told me that she might have to relocate back to "my home country" for a few months.

She wants to know what happens if after marriage in USA, I come back to my country to live with her for a few months ?

Would that create some problems ? I would be living with her only and we can document that.

After two years, one goes for removal of restrictions on the green card. My stay out of USA would be counted or not

in the two year period ? Would they exclude those months I am out of country ?

thanks.