Got AP (K1-AOS) seeking some answers ?

[leapoffaith 0]

Alright, I got AP today (K1-AOS) and waiting for EAD and PR. My AOS processing is taking place at CSC.

I want to be home while I await PR. Also, if needed for interview, am ready to come back here.

My question is :

I got two exact copies of multiple entry parole document valid for one year - how long can I stay back home at a time - 3 to 4 months ?

I have important stuff to take care at home like selling some immovable properties.

Secondly, if I need to appear for interview while I am home, can I reschedule the interview or I have to appear at their specified date ?

By rescheduling I mean put it off for a month later ?

Lastly, what do I do with the second exact copy of AP ?

[payxibka 10,045]

Alright, I got AP today (K1-AOS) and waiting for EAD and PR. My AOS processing is taking place at CSC.

I want to be home while I await PR. Also, if needed for interview, am ready to come back here.

My question is :

I got two exact copies of multiple entry parole document valid for one year - how long can I stay back home at a time - 3 to 4 months ?

I have important stuff to take care at home like selling some immovable properties.

Secondly, if I need to appear for interview while I am home, can I reschedule the interview or I have to appear at their specified date ?

By rescheduling I mean put it off for a month later ?

Lastly, what do I do with the second exact copy of AP ?

one year out is the bright line but problems can begin at 6 mos. Best if you do NOT go beyond 6 mos.

It is never reccomended to attempt a re-schedule of an AOS interview...

Carry both copies of AP with you, when you retuirn they will validate both.. they keep one, you get one

Edited April 27, 2009 by payxibka

[Otto 83]

You get two AP documents - when you re-enter the US the CBP officer will retain one and stamp the other for you to retain.

[leapoffaith 0]

one year out is the bright line but problems can begin at 6 mos. Best if you do NOT go beyond 6 mos.

It is never reccomended to attempt a re-schedule of an AOS interview...

Carry both copies of AP with you, when you retuirn they will validate both.. they keep one, you get one

Thanks for the fast reply.

do you mean 6 months at a single visit or accumulated. I want to go only once though,

What if I get interview within a few weeks, would not be easy without a reschedule,

but I will adhere to your advice.

[Otto 83]

Just out of curiosity - do you intend to remain in the US once you get the PR/Green Card?

Seems like a lot of trouble to go through to finally get here, then leave again just to 'wait out the process'.

[payxibka 10,045]

one year out is the bright line but problems can begin at 6 mos. Best if you do NOT go beyond 6 mos.

It is never reccomended to attempt a re-schedule of an AOS interview...

Carry both copies of AP with you, when you retuirn they will validate both.. they keep one, you get one

Thanks for the fast reply.

do you mean 6 months at a single visit or accumulated. I want to go only once though,

What if I get interview within a few weeks, would not be easy without a reschedule,

but I will adhere to your advice.

aggregate may come into play some day, but certainly keep a single visit to the 6 mos. or less time frame if you are able

[leapoffaith 0]

Just out of curiosity - do you intend to remain in the US once you get the PR/Green Card?

Seems like a lot of trouble to go through to finally get here, then leave again just to 'wait out the process'.

I will remain once I get the PR. This time thru AP, I intend to be home for about 3 months

[Cino 5]

1) YOU CAN NOT STAY MORE THAN 6 MONTHS (CUMULATIVE IN A GIVEN YEAR) PER YEAR WITH GC OR PENDING AOS.

LONGER STAY USUALLY CREATES SOME PROBLEMS WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A PERMANENT GC OR NATURALIZATION.

IT IS NOT ADVISABLE.

2) NEVER (I MEAN NEVER) EVER TRY TO CHANGE AN INITIAL INTERVIEW DATE !.......

IF YOU DO, YOUR CASE WILL BE FORGOTTEN FOR A LONG TIME. EVEN IF YOU ARE 6 FT. UNDER AT THE GRAVEYARD, YOU MUST APPEAR AT THE INTERVIEW !..

3) ONE COPY FOR POE & OTHER COPY FOR YOU TO KEEP. YOU HAVE TO TAKE BOTH OF THEM.

HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME .... BTW, I DON'T THINK YOU WILL HAVE AN INTERVIEW DUE TO YOUR CASE TRANSFERRED TO CSC.

Edited April 27, 2009 by Cino

[rooster 1]

1) YOU CAN NOT STAY MORE THAN 6 MONTHS (CUMULATIVE IN A GIVEN YEAR) PER YEAR WITH GC OR PENDING AOS.

LONGER STAY USUALLY CREATES SOME PROBLEMS WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A PERMANENT GC OR NATURALIZATION.

IT IS NOT ADVISABLE.

2) NEVER (I MEAN NEVER) EVER TRY TO CHANGE AN INITIAL INTERVIEW DATE !.......

IF YOU DO, YOUR CASE WILL BE FORGOTTEN FOR A LONG TIME. EVEN IF YOU ARE 6 FT. UNDER AT THE GRAVEYARD, YOU MUST APPEAR AT THE INTERVIEW !..

3) ONE COPY FOR POE & OTHER COPY FOR YOU TO KEEP. YOU HAVE TO TAKE BOTH OF THEM.

HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME .... BTW, I DON'T THINK YOU WILL HAVE AN INTERVIEW DUE TO YOUR CASE TRANSFERRED TO CSC.

Cino,

1st: QUIT YELLING!! In case you are unaware, all caps is equated to yelling on the internet.

2nd: While it is not advised for trivial purposes, there are acceptable reasons for changing your interview date. IE...death in family, close family member in hospital. You will not suffer an unreasonable delay for a good verifiable reason. They may delay you longer for trivial stuff, this would be dependant on the interviewing office. Please, do not give inaccurate info.

[leapoffaith 0]

thank you Cino and Rooster

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

1) YOU CAN NOT STAY MORE THAN 6 MONTHS (CUMULATIVE IN A GIVEN YEAR) PER YEAR WITH GC OR PENDING AOS.

LONGER STAY USUALLY CREATES SOME PROBLEMS WHEN YOU APPLY FOR A PERMANENT GC OR NATURALIZATION.

IT IS NOT ADVISABLE.

2) NEVER (I MEAN NEVER) EVER TRY TO CHANGE AN INITIAL INTERVIEW DATE !.......

IF YOU DO, YOUR CASE WILL BE FORGOTTEN FOR A LONG TIME. EVEN IF YOU ARE 6 FT. UNDER AT THE GRAVEYARD, YOU MUST APPEAR AT THE INTERVIEW !..

3) ONE COPY FOR POE & OTHER COPY FOR YOU TO KEEP. YOU HAVE TO TAKE BOTH OF THEM.

HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME .... BTW, I DON'T THINK YOU WILL HAVE AN INTERVIEW DUE TO YOUR CASE TRANSFERRED TO CSC.

#1 is not correct. Our son will use his CGC to attend a university in Moscow 10 months per year and we have specific instruction that is is OK and he does not need an AP to attend school out of the country. I do not know if it is an exception for education but at least it is not carved in stone that it cannot exceed 6 months. We were told he cannot be out of the country for more than one year without an AP.

[TBoneTX 45,312]

I do not know if it is an exception for education but at least it is not carved in stone that it cannot exceed 6 months.

Did the OP mention one thing about education? What good does this answer do for the OP?

[Slightly Bonkers 0]

I think it's a good idea to clarify the exceptions to 'the rules'.

Just because this information does not pertain to the OP, other readers could learn and use the information.

We always suggest to posters to search posts before making their own, and therefore it's important to discuss those exceptions.

Just my 2 cents

[leapoffaith 0]

When I get the GC while I am not here in USA, I still use the AP document to come back or I need the GC ?

[Krikit 1,164]

When I get the GC while I am not here in USA, I still use the AP document to come back or I need the GC ?

You can use either, but you would have to have the GC sent to you if it arrives while you are out of the country. I wouldn't advise doing that. Just come back in with the AP.

Here is a link to the travel question: CBP FAQ - Can I Travel?

Moving to the Travel Forum.