I-131 what time scale is this?

[jim&nay 1]

Hi Everyone

I have gotten myself confused with the I-131 form.

I entered us on 3rd October 20111 and I am currently getting the paperwork together for I-485 Adjustment of Status.

I wqas going to attached a I-131 Application for travel document as we are having a symbolic wedding in Mexico next July.

There is no guide on timescale, so Im am not sure if I even need a I-131 for a trip this far into the future?

If I should use this form just in case, which section am I? advanced Parole or REentry????

Reentry states:

"renetry allows a permanent resident or conditional resident to apply for admission to th eUS"

Help!

[dukeandduchess 141]

Advanced parole takes about 2-3 months, on average, to approve. If you apply now you should be fine to travel in July.

[Jelly2011 1]

THis might help you. http://www.***removed***....nce-parole.html

Edited December 6, 2011 by Kathryn41

[jim&nay 1]

thanks for your help duke and shellie

But what i need to know really is if I even have to file one?

I have to have this document to travel if I have not had my adjustment of status approved, right? AS July is 10 months in the future, it is likely that I will be approved by then, and therefore am I jumping the gun by applying for this now when I may not need it? I am not paying the $305 dollars for the sake of it.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

***** Moving from K1 to AOS from Family... forum as OP is already in the USA *****

You probably will not need the AP, but it is good to have just in case you need to go back home due to an emergency or something. It is free if you file at the same time as AOS.

[ZedbraGuy 6]

You might as well apply, it doesn't cost anything if filed with AOS

I filed mine was no travel plans in place what so ever

I wrote on the form that I was applying 'just in case I needed to travel' and was approved without complication

[jim&nay 1]

thanks for your help guys, Ill just apply with AOS :-)