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[meauxna 15]

Now about this AP business. I have read a bit more now. It seems that "emergent" refers to any situation that "comes up" or "emerges"... anything at all. It doesn't have to be "emergent" in the sense of "pressing" or "urgent"... Liz and Laura have mentioned that you can get one without even giving a specific reason or date for travel (however, I see that the form asks for such info -- do you just write "I'm not sure" or "n/a" or what ?)

If you can get it in advance of actually having a reason to travel, it seems you *could* use AP just to go shopping, smell the flowers, view the sunset, or whatever back in your home country (as long as you meet all the requirements.)

Now as far as "Emergency AP" -- is this where you haven't filed for regular AP, but suddenly need permission to leave the country for an actual emergency, and need expedited processing for immediate travel ?

This has been a very educational thread !

This is how I understand WOM, and why I pointed out that thread. Ian's comments actually clarify it the most, but MrF has the JD behind his name.

Upshot: you don't need any 'reason' other than "I want to" to get Advance Parole.

Getting an emergency issue AP is a whole other thing, and quite difficult (or at least, a gamble). The DAH's mother's health is the very reason we didn't mess around with any non-immigrant options--he had to be able to leave at the drop of a hat. Applying for AP is a good piece of insurance.