regret not filing AP I-131

[Adam_747 6]

Hello folks,

I recently filed for AOS from K1. Beside the central form I-485, I requested EAD I-765 but totally missed AP. I had a wrong assumption (never assume anything) that my maximum wait time for the GC would be four months. Having my assumptions corrected, I realize that I do need the AP because I would like to visit my parents back home.

- How long would the AP take in this case?

- I believe that I'd still have to pay the full amount of fee when filed separately?

- Do the biometrics taken a month earlier for I-485/765 suffice and reused for AP or do I need to go through this again?

I read that I could do E-filing in this case. Does anyone here have experience with e-filing for AP in terms of timeline?

[nickbits 43]

You can still file for free. You need to include a copy of your AOS I-797 Notice of Action.

I believe it would take the normal amount of time to process-2-3 months.

Edited September 13, 2012 by nickbits

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Yep, it's still free.

Ap does not require biometrics.

I don't think you can efile.

Edited September 13, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[Adam_747 6]

The USCIS official website mentions that E-filing is possible for applicants with a pending I-485. See link below

http://www.uscis.gov...000d1f1d6a1RCRD

Yep, it's still free.

Ap does not require biometrics.

I don't think you can efile.

[tempa 1]

you get it free if you apply in paper and attach your pending i-485 notification.

I also thought that it would take months to get it, but (I don't remember the exact days...) it was pretty much exactly 3 WEEKS from filing to having AP in hand.

Edited September 13, 2012 by tempa

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The USCIS official website mentions that E-filing is possible for applicants with a pending I-485. See link below

http://www.uscis.gov...000d1f1d6a1RCRD

Nope, that says that it is only for people who must pay a fee. That's not you.

[Adam_747 6]

You are perfectly right. Thanks.

Nope, that says that it is only for people who must pay a fee. That's not you.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Topic has been moved from AOS forum to Working & Travelling During US Immigration as a more appropriate location for this discussion