Jump to content
arnaudgf

What do I do with my AP?

By arnaudgf in Working & Traveling During US Immigration

 Share

8 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

arnaudgf Explorer

arnaudgf   1

Posted
Filed: Timeline
Posted

Hello,

So I got my combo card EAD/AP on friday. I was wondering how travel worked with the AP? Which line do I use when I enter the US? The visitor line? Resident line? Do I have an I94 to fill (white one? green one?) or enter through the France visa waiver ?

Thanks a lot for your answers

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Israel
 Timeline
Posted

You definitely do not enter on the France Visa Waiver program. You should ask the guard which line they prefer you to use, and yes, you will fill out a I-94 (white one). You will be sent to secondary. I would recommend taking out the original I-94 document currently in your passport incase you get an interview (recommended to me by CPB). Good luck.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Little_My Proficient

Little_My   464

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Finland
 Timeline
Posted

When I came back with my AP, I was directed to use the permanent resident line at JFK. It took about 15-20 minutes longer than normally, because of the "secondary" - which I didn't actually think as secondary inspection, they just asked me to wait when they ran the AP card. Have the white I-94 card ready as Harpa noted - if they have it available. They might not, since the system is apparently going electronic.

Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident

02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall

03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox

03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS

03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions

03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed

03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms

03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011

03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done

05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02

06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th

07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location

07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)

07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received

07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS

08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail

("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011

Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Israel
 Timeline
Posted

Little-My - the only system that is going electronic is the Visa Waiver Program. The Green I-94W for the VWP no longer exists, but everyone else still gets the white I-94 card. You keep mentioning this so I thought I'd set you straight :)

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Little_My Proficient

Little_My   464

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Finland
 Timeline
Posted

Ohh, sorry about that! I was told by the airline people when I came with my AP that they weren't issuing the white I-94s either, but then filled it out in the immigration hall since they were available - never trust airline people when it comes to immigration issues :) My bad, and thanks for the info!

Adjustment of Status from F-1 to Legal Permanent Resident

02/11/2011 Married at Manhattan City Hall

03/03/2011 - Day 0 - AOS -package mailed to Chicago Lockbox

03/04/2011 - Day 1 - AOS -package signed for at USCIS

03/09/2011 - Day 6 - E-mail notification received for all petitions

03/10/2011 - Day 7 - Checks cashed

03/11/2011 - Day 8 - NOA 1 received for all 4 forms

03/21/2011 - Day 18 - Biometrics letter received, biometrics scheduled for 04/14/2011

03/31/2011 - Day 28 - Successful walk-in biometrics done

05/12/2011 - Day 70 - EAD Arrived, issued on 05/02

06/14/2011 - Day 103 - E-mail notice: Interview letter mailed, interview scheduled for July 20th

07/20/2011 - Day 139 - Interview at Federal Plaza USCIS location

07/22/2011 - Day 141 - E-mail approval notice received (Card production)

07/27/2011 - Day 146 - 2nd Card Production Email received

07/28/2011 - Day 147 - Post-Decision Activity Email from USCIS

08/04/2011 - Day 154 - Husband returns home from abroad; Welcome Letter and GC have arrived in the mail

("Resident since" date on the GC is 07/20/2011

  • 1 month later...
kayu Rookie

kayu   0

Posted
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Hong Kong
 Timeline
Posted

OK!

Thanks a lot for your answers. I just wanted to make sure not to get in trouble after our honeymoon :)

Hi, this is very useful as I will be travelling with AP soon.

I would like to know when you left US, did the airline take away your expired I-94?

Normally, they will take it away. Do we need to keep the expired one for the interview?

Thanks.

Dave&Roza Experienced

Dave&Roza   748

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Kazakhstan
 Timeline
Posted

Hi, this is very useful as I will be travelling with AP soon.

I would like to know when you left US, did the airline take away your expired I-94?

Normally, they will take it away. Do we need to keep the expired one for the interview?

Thanks.

As suggested above, take the existing I-94 out of your passport and keep it in a safe place until the AOS interview should you have one.

Dave

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...