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Parole Approved, can I leave and have the wife mail it to me?

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Mel and Rudy Apprentice

Mel and Rudy   2

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I am adjusting my status. Arrived on K-1. My advance parole got approved on the 25th of Jan.

I am in a terrible hurry and I want to leave.

Can I leave now that it is approved and have the wife mail it to me?

I know that they do not ask for it while you are leaving the country.

My Case Status for AP says, post-decision activity. They have just sent me the letter of approval. It might take another week to get it. But I really need to leave.

To leave or not to leave?

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khwaidee1   196

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I would want it in my hand. I wouldn't take any chances with mail, FedEx, DHL, etc. If it gets lost you will have stay in India and try and work it out from there. Personally, I wouldn't take the chance.

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Hypnos Grand Master

Hypnos   6,576

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It can be done, but I personally would not do it. Maybe it gets lost in the mail, maybe there is a typo on it, or some other issue that prevents you from using it. I would not want to be stuck outside the US under those circumstances, but ultimately it is your decision.

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MrsB2012   10

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Are there extenuating reasons why you must leave suddenly? For example a sick parent/relative, etc?? If that's the case, you can make an InfoPass appointment & with sufficient proof they'll likely print or give you something right away so you can leave.

Technically you are allowed to leave the country. If your approval date was the 25th, that's the date that will be printed on your card. My husband & I were in the same predicament before Christmas. He was approved on the 11th & we left the country on the 14th, without the AP/EAD card in hand. The card arrived on the 21st & my mother sent it to us via FedEx Intl Priority. It arrived without any problems a few days later. Keep in mind the card was mailed to Denmark, not India. I'm not sure how reliable mail is to India.

It was a little stressful, we took somewhat of a gamble, but it all worked out fine. The card usually arrives quickly, within 10 days after approval. Can you wait a few more days??

Husband's AOS Journey from VWP Entry

6/22/2012 Boyfriend entered US under VWP

9/15/2012 We got married!

9/21/2012 Stamp on passport expired

9/28/2012 Mailed I-130 & I-485 packets to Chicago Lock box via USPS Priority

10/2/2012 Received Date

10/4/2012 Notice Date

10/9/2012 Received text & email notifications for NOA (4 forms)

10/12/2012 Received hard copies of NOAs (all 4 forms- I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)

10/15/2012 Received NOA with Biometrics Appointment

10/30/2012 Completed Biometrics (completed on date assigned)

12/11/2012 EAD & AP Approved

12/20/2012 EAD/AP Combo Card Arrived

2/6/2013 Notification for Interview

3/15/2013 Interview- APPROVED!!!! :)

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Mel and Rudy   2

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The same FedEx that delivers to Denmark delivers to India so mail safety isn't the issue.

I was concerned about USCIS having a problem with my departure and assuming that I abandoned the petition.

So I need not worry about USCIS at all?

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MrsB2012 Explorer

MrsB2012   10

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The same FedEx that delivers to Denmark delivers to India so mail safety isn't the issue.

I was concerned about USCIS having a problem with my departure and assuming that I abandoned the petition.

So I need not worry about USCIS at all?

If you've been approved for AP, then you can leave the country and will not abandon your AOS. You will have NO problem leaving the country but you will absolutely not be allowed to return to the US without your AP card in hand and just having a letter saying you were approved will not suffice. If your case number works in the online system, you can get case updates, which means you'll be notified when your card is in production, when it has been picked up by the USPS and a confirmation that is was delivered to your home. FedEx Intl was quick, easy and less expensive than I anticipated.

"So I need not worry about USCIS at all?"

That's a silly question, yes, of course you do. Keep in mind that your AP card is not a guaranteed re-entry into the United States... If you've had 180+ days of overstay or been out of status you will not be allowed back in. I haven't heard any instances on here of anyone being denied re-entry on AP, but it can happen.

I can completely relate to your situation. I was VERY nervous for my husband to leave without the card in his hand and yes, a million of "what ifs" could have happened, but luckily they didn't and it all worked out fine. Good luck!

Husband's AOS Journey from VWP Entry

6/22/2012 Boyfriend entered US under VWP

9/15/2012 We got married!

9/21/2012 Stamp on passport expired

9/28/2012 Mailed I-130 & I-485 packets to Chicago Lock box via USPS Priority

10/2/2012 Received Date

10/4/2012 Notice Date

10/9/2012 Received text & email notifications for NOA (4 forms)

10/12/2012 Received hard copies of NOAs (all 4 forms- I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)

10/15/2012 Received NOA with Biometrics Appointment

10/30/2012 Completed Biometrics (completed on date assigned)

12/11/2012 EAD & AP Approved

12/20/2012 EAD/AP Combo Card Arrived

2/6/2013 Notification for Interview

3/15/2013 Interview- APPROVED!!!! :)

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Hypnos Grand Master

Hypnos   6,576

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This was overruled by Matter of Arrabally last year.

This is not yet settled law, no one should rely on it.

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AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

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The same FedEx that delivers to Denmark delivers to India so mail safety isn't the issue.

I was concerned about USCIS having a problem with my departure and assuming that I abandoned the petition.

So I need not worry about USCIS at all?

I am from India... I like your confidence about mail safety... But I will not take any chances...

Good luck. :innocent:

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Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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I just waited for it to come. Who wants to mess with USCIS after all this, right? :P

Prudent move. :thumbs:

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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