Advance parole questions while awaiting removal of conditions

[lilycarter 1]

Hi,

I am here in the US on a 2 year PR card, which expires on October 10th. I have applied to have conditions removed (well I am about to mail it in!) and just realized that I will have a problem being able to go home to Europe for Christmas.

I have a few questions.

1) I received Advance parole 2 years ago when I applied for my original PR card. Can I use that to travel now or has its use expired?

2) How long do advance paroles normally take to process and is the cost a separate $300 on top of the filling fee to remove conditions?

3) I have a 10 year B1 visa from when I was an intern at the UN that is still good, so could I leave, and re-enter on that if my conditions have not been removed by Christmas (which I doubt!)

Thanks very much for your help,it is appreciated.

Lily

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Hi,

I am here in the US on a 2 year PR card, which expires on October 10th. I have applied to have conditions removed (well I am about to mail it in!) and just realized that I will have a problem being able to go home to Europe for Christmas.

I have a few questions.

1) I received Advance parole 2 years ago when I applied for my original PR card. Can I use that to travel now or has its use expired?

2) How long do advance paroles normally take to process and is the cost a separate $300 on top of the filling fee to remove conditions?

3) I have a 10 year B1 visa from when I was an intern at the UN that is still good, so could I leave, and re-enter on that if my conditions have not been removed by Christmas (which I doubt!)

Thanks very much for your help,it is appreciated.

Lily

1. Last I checked, these have an expiry date 1 year from the issue; did you just happen to get one with no expiry date?
2. N/A--you don't need AP with ROC
3. N/A

Basically, USCIS will send you a letter (as NOA-2) which extends your residency one year--use that AND your 2-year GC if you travel prior to getting the 10-year version.

[v333k 59]

Hi Lily,

No, once a permanent resident, you no longer will require AP. You should've received an extension letter, or Notice of Action (NOA), which I beleive is I-797C that extends your status by a whole year - therefore, your GC expires now by October 2011. The GC and extension letter are enough for you to travel in and out of the US without any problems.

One thing - never attempt to use any other form of document besides your GC - they can get confused and things can get really messy.

HTH

[lilycarter 1]

Thanks. So if i get my NOA 2 I can travel? I have looked at the timelines and it seems to vary for NOA 2, but is it likely to come by christmas?

So I CANNOT apply for AP with removal of conditions at all? If no noa 2 comes, i just cant leave? i need a little clarification on all of this.

do you think it looks good ?

Thank you VVVK, that is much clearer! You have made my day!

[v333k 59]

Hi Lily,

Once USCIS receives your ROC package, they will verify it for content, that you are within the 90 days of applying, the form is signed, and the check is correct and signed, then automatically they will send you your NOA. This all happens prior to them looking at your evidence and making a decision on your petition.

I hope you included a personal check instead of a money order since you will be able to see it clear in your bank account probably faster than when you receive your NOA letter.

In case you do not receive your NOA within 30 days, you can call in and re-request it, or you can schedule an infopass appointment (online) and you can get an I-94 stamp in your passport that shows the 1 year extension.

There are some members that reported that when they returned to the US, the officer did not ask for the extension, but it is always good to have it when traveling.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

As long as you have not received your 10-year Green Card, you travel with your current Green Card, which effectively becomes a 3-year Green Card about 10 days after you mail in your R.O.C. package.

AP, visa, library card, diving certificate, and letter from your school's principal are all worthless once you become a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), which you are for almost 2 years now.

You RESIDE PERMANENTLY in the US. That's different from visiting. Ever wondered why the word visa looks a bit like visator?

[lilycarter 1]

Thank you everyone for your responses. And yes I know a green card is for lawful residence not visitation, I was just concerned that once it expired it wasn't valid, but now I know it is renewed for a year I feel much better.

Thanks again, this is such a great resource and some of you are very kind in your replies.

Lily

[Ree 9]

Thank you everyone for your responses. And yes I know a green card is for lawful residence not visitation, I was just concerned that once it expired it wasn't valid, but now I know it is renewed for a year I feel much better.

Thanks again, this is such a great resource and some of you are very kind in your replies.

Lily

Soon after you file I-751, you will receive NOA in mail. This NOA will have some lines in it saying that your legal permanent resident status has been extended for 1 year. It means that even after your green card is expired, you still have your legal status, and this letter is the confirmation of your legal status.