Question re AP

[lisers76 1]

As I may have mentioned before my nephew is being confirmed on December 9th and I am his sponsor. I have a bad feeling that I will be approved by then, but not have AP in hand. Anyone know if I could plead my case at my local office to print one out on the spot or would I be out of luck and have to tell a very disappointed 13 year old I can't be there...only to probably have my form a day or two later.

[Pitaya 2,577]

As I may have mentioned before my nephew is being confirmed on December 9th and I am his sponsor. I have a bad feeling that I will be approved by then, but not have AP in hand. Anyone know if I could plead my case at my local office to print one out on the spot or would I be out of luck and have to tell a very disappointed 13 year old I can't be there...only to probably have my form a day or two later.

Here is the USCIS link on emergency AP:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5436f0cb861c5210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=4c790a5659083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[lisers76 1]

Here is the USCIS link on emergency AP:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=5436f0cb861c5210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=4c790a5659083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Good luck on your immigration journey.

I have been to that link. I am just saying that technically if I am approved but have not yet received the card that is not an emergency advance parole. That is just asking for the form I have already applied for band been successfully approved. Does that make a difference? Would hey be able to do that? Does anyone know anyone who has done it?

[Pitaya 2,577]

I have been to that link. I am just saying that technically if I am approved but have not yet received the card that is not an emergency advance parole. That is just asking for the form I have already applied for band been successfully approved. Does that make a difference? Would hey be able to do that? Does anyone know anyone who has done it?

Make an InfoPass appointment and plead your case. It may be worth trying.

Happy holidays!

[benoi027 3]

Hi Lisers, I had a similar question last month... my AP and EAD were approved on October 19th and I was scheduled to start work in the US November 5th. I had a brand new niece in Canada and wanted to be sure I could visit before starting work. I made an Infopass appointment for Monday the 22nd, and was told they didn't have the machines necessary to print off an emergency card. I ended up having to wait for the card to come in the mail before leaving for Canada and was only able to spend a few days there. The card arrived Saturday morning the 27th (8 days after text notice that it had been approved).

However, there are a few things I can suggest:

First, when I attended the Infopass appt, I was asking for an AP/EAD emergency card. Thinking of it now, I think I may have had more luck had I not mentioned the EAD and requested only the AP. I know from other posts that emergency AP is an option, I'm just not sure if my case (or yours) would be considered 'emergencies'. I would suggest bringing some form of letter stating that it is imperative that you be at the confirmation just in case.

Second, if you're not successful with an Infopass appointment, you can call USCIS (800-375-5283) and request the USPS tracking number for your card... at least that way you will know prior to the day it arrives if you will be able to make it or not.

Finally, I was told by people both on here and at the Infopass appointment that since I was approved, I could leave without abandoning status. I simply had to be sure I had the card before re-entering the US (i.e. have it couriered to me in Canada). However, the risk for this is that apparently, there are frequently mistakes on the card which would need to be fixed before you could return to the US. If you need to be back in the US by a certain time, you'll have to weigh out the risks and benefits of potentially being stranded in Canada for longer than expected.

Hopefully you will have the card in hand by the time you need to leave, but if not, maybe one of these options can help you. Good luck!

[lisers76 1]

Thanks! This helps. I am going to attempt an Infopass appointment after Thanksgiving, knowing I will likely be unsuccesful. I will bring a letter from the priest saying that as my nephews sponsor I am required to be there. I doubt this will help, but I may get someone in a good mood on a good day, who knows. Also,if that doesn't work, I will ask about if the AP is approved before the date can I come back and get a paper copy before it arrives.

Anyway, thanks! This helps a lot!

Hi Lisers, I had a similar question last month... my AP and EAD were approved on October 19th and I was scheduled to start work in the US November 5th. I had a brand new niece in Canada and wanted to be sure I could visit before starting work. I made an Infopass appointment for Monday the 22nd, and was told they didn't have the machines necessary to print off an emergency card. I ended up having to wait for the card to come in the mail before leaving for Canada and was only able to spend a few days there. The card arrived Saturday morning the 27th (8 days after text notice that it had been approved).

However, there are a few things I can suggest:

First, when I attended the Infopass appt, I was asking for an AP/EAD emergency card. Thinking of it now, I think I may have had more luck had I not mentioned the EAD and requested only the AP. I know from other posts that emergency AP is an option, I'm just not sure if my case (or yours) would be considered 'emergencies'. I would suggest bringing some form of letter stating that it is imperative that you be at the confirmation just in case.

Second, if you're not successful with an Infopass appointment, you can call USCIS (800-375-5283) and request the USPS tracking number for your card... at least that way you will know prior to the day it arrives if you will be able to make it or not.

Finally, I was told by people both on here and at the Infopass appointment that since I was approved, I could leave without abandoning status. I simply had to be sure I had the card before re-entering the US (i.e. have it couriered to me in Canada). However, the risk for this is that apparently, there are frequently mistakes on the card which would need to be fixed before you could return to the US. If you need to be back in the US by a certain time, you'll have to weigh out the risks and benefits of potentially being stranded in Canada for longer than expected.

Hopefully you will have the card in hand by the time you need to leave, but if not, maybe one of these options can help you. Good luck!

Edited November 16, 2012 by lisers76