Valid reason for AP

[Kweli 3]

Hey guys

I need to go back to France a few times for some exams in university.

1) Is this a valid reason for AP?

2)Considering that I need to go in october and twice next year, do I ask for multiple APs or do I need to ask for one each time I will go out of the USA?

Thanks

[camifree 2]

I don't think you need multiple AP... but u should apply for it ASAP coz it takes a couple of months to be approved. Good luck!

[rob&ana 0]

AP documents are valid for a year. There is no difference in the cost for a multiple entry so I would do that. By next year you should have your GC so you would not need AP.

As far as valid reasons, you can just say that you want to go visit your family, go on vacations to your home country, etc. It shouldnt be difficult (if it's not an emergency AP).

And yes, it takes a couple of months, so plan ahead...

Good luck!

[olutayo82 0]

You know what kweli, apply for the AP right now with the exact reason you want to use it for. Cos it takes about 2 months to process.

If it is not out by end of September, you might have to get emergency parole.

I experienced first class with USCIS. I submitted the 1-131 travel doc with a May 1st NOA date. I submitted it cos i wanted to attend my wedding reception at the end of July. Surprisingly, you would think it would be out by the end of june. OH no, I had to set up infopass appt to see if i can get an Emer. parole.Normally, they told me, you would not get it unless somebody was sick or dieing .

i was like what? anyways, they asked me what proof i had with me for the wedding reception to hold. fortunately for me, i had with me proof that i had initially submitted to USCIS along with the copy of the 1-131 form also, that is the only thing that saved me.I was issued the AP a week later.

If i had put a weird reason initially other than what i was really going for, they would not have issued me anything.I think being truthful counts in the end. If you have proof that you will be writing exams in October(add the proof with your initial submission of I-131) they would understand that later if by the end of September,it has not been issued and since time is running out for you, they would be considerate. You obviously have not gotten your GC yet to allow you to travel now

Other people might have suggestions

Edited July 28, 2006 by olutayo82