What is AP - Advance Parole????

[melanie1127 0]

I have read the definition of advance parole on many websites including this one, but it seems to apply to people who are ALREADY in the US and need to leave...my husband is Egyptian and we will soon be starting the CR-1 process for him, and I keep reading that AP is a possibility after the interview - from what I INFER from context clues, it means a waiting period until he will be able to enter the US? Is that right? I am so confused.

[sweetlymystic 19]

AP=Administrative Processing...meaning it could take a few days, weeks, months to further process. But As you can See on here..there just was an interview today with No AP and they approved:-) So Just make sure you read all your guidelines before filing and have everything in order. Best of Luck But remember AP is very common for all In Egypt.

Edited November 26, 2012 by sweetlymystic

[melanie1127 0]

AP=Administrative Processing...meaning it could take a few days, weeks, months to further process. But As you can See on here..there just was an interview today with No AP and they approved:-) So Just make sure you read all your guidelines before filing and have everything in order. Best of Luck But remember AP is very common for all In Egypt.

Ohhh okay. I guess I had the abbreviation wrong all together Thanks for the explanation. and yes, I've been talking privately with the girl who's husband got approved in Cairo today without AP. gives me hope! but we have red flags (age and religious difference) and they didn't, so wish us luck! O_O

[UmBrighton 2]

Ohhh okay. I guess I had the abbreviation wrong all together Thanks for the explanation. and yes, I've been talking privately with the girl who's husband got approved in Cairo today without AP. gives me hope! but we have red flags (age and religious difference) and they didn't, so wish us luck! O_O

Really there is no telling who will get AP...and although it means a waiting game if he gets it, it usually results in an approval and visa once the embassy finishes their background/security checks or whatever else they are doing with the case.

I wouldn't focus too much on the red flags...these are just guidelines we use to see what might raise concern or questions to the CO doing the interview. Regarding your age, I don't think it's a big enough difference to truly cause concern. And about the religion, you will see that the majority of the women in the Egypt group are married/engaged to a man of a different religion. The embassy sees it every day. Red flags are just things you need to address just in case. Pictures of you with his family, showing their acceptance and approval will show that the age and religion is not an issue with you, him, or his family. Also, affidavits from your family shows they approve as well. And the fact that you and him will be living together speaks volumes. Save proof of your traveling together to Thailand...save any hotel receipts for you both and plan ahead! Have both of you sign the hotel receipts so you can save them. Any bit of evidence you can think of along the way no matter how small...save it!

Just remember that although AP is very normal, many have gotten approved with No AP while having an age difference and a religious difference. If you give them the papers and the proof they need, you've done all you can. Just stay positive and don't focus on the AP. Good luck and best wishes

[Xanax 349]

AP can mean administrative processing OR advanced parole.

Sometimes it's confusing!

Good luck with your CR-1!