travel to VietNam when I haven't had greencard and EAD almost expire

[Jenna Doan 2]

Hi everyone here,

I have been looking up a lot of steps in this website since I started applying for K1 visa. Everything has been good so far. But now I have a problem is I really want to go back VN to visit my family in Jan 2014 and go back USA Feb 2014, and my EAD ( employment authorization card expire is Jan 2014) while I haven't had green card yet. what can I do to travel aboard with green card and what should I do when my EAD expire?

I'm looking forward to seeing my family. I really miss them.

Waiting for everyone respond.

Thanks a lot.

have a nice day!

[Darnell 8,479]

it doesn't govern by EAD expire date.

It does, however, govern by AP expire date.

Whatcha got, for AP expire date?

[Jenna Doan 2]

since I have been here, I only have EAD. that's it. What should I do now?

[aaron2020 11,651]

You need either AP or a green card if you want to go to VN and come back. Without AP or a green card, you will not be allowed back into the US.

Most likely, you will have your green card by Jan. 2014.

If you don't have a green card by then, you will need AP.

If you didn't apply for AP, you might want to do it now as a backup if your green card is not issued by the time you leave .

[Hypnos 6,578]

Does your EAD say "Serves as I-512 Advance Parole" at the bottom?

[Jenna Doan 2]

You need either AP or a green card if you want to go to VN and come back. Without AP or a green card, you will not be allowed back into the US.

Most likely, you will have your green card by Jan. 2014.

If you don't have a green card by then, you will need AP.

If you didn't apply for AP, you might want to do it now as a backup if your green card is not issued by the time you leave .

hi aaron, AP is Application for traveling document?

I applied for GC 2 year last November. It has been processing. IF I don't get green card in in arround This September, can I apply for AP? because I have to wait a few months to have AP ?

Does your EAD say "Serves as I-512 Advance Parole" at the bottom?

yup, it does. that's why I want to travel to VN in Jan 2014 . same time EAD expire.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

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[aaron2020 11,651]

hi aaron, AP is Application for traveling document?

I applied for GC 2 year last November. It has been processing. IF I don't get green card in in arround This September, can I apply for AP? because I have to wait a few months to have AP ?

yup, it does. that's why I want to travel to VN in Jan 2014 . same time EAD expire.

AP stands for Advance Parole. You already have it since its you have a combo EAD/AP card. You'll be able to travel as long as the card is valid. Since it will expire in the middle of your trip, you will want to get it extended.

[Hypnos 6,578]

You can travel on your AP, provided you are not inadmissible, and can present the AP on its final day of expiration to re-enter the US.

For example, if the EAD / AP card expires on 1st September 2013 then you must present yourself at the PoE no later than the 1st September 2013 for re-entry. Beyond that date and you cannot use the card you have to re-enter.

You can apply for a new EAD / AP combo card by filing new I-131 and I-765 applications again. There is no fee for doing so, simply submit a copy of the NOA for your I-485 along with the applications, as well as a copy of your current EAD / AP combo card.

[Jenna Doan 2]

AP stands for Advance Parole. You already have it since its you have a combo EAD/AP card. You'll be able to travel as long as the card is valid. Since it will expire in the middle of your trip, you will want to get it extended.

yes, no choice, I think I had better get it extended. because I can not change the date to go back VN, my professor'll let me off Fall 2 in Jan and Feb.

Thanks Aarron a lot. your respond is helping me a lot.

[Jenna Doan 2]

You can travel on your AP, provided you are not inadmissible, and can present the AP on its final day of expiration to re-enter the US.

For example, if the EAD / AP card expires on 1st September 2013 then you must present yourself at the PoE no later than the 1st September 2013 for re-entry. Beyond that date and you cannot use the card you have to re-enter.

You can apply for a new EAD / AP combo card by filing new I-131 and I-765 applications again. There is no fee for doing so, simply submit a copy of the NOA for your I-485 along with the applications, as well as a copy of your current EAD / AP combo card.

thanks Hypnos, My EAD will expire as same date as my trip. I will look up I-131 and I-765. I came to USA by visa K1. do you know how long it take to get new AP?

[aaron2020 11,651]

yes, no choice, I think I had better get it extended. because I can not change the date to go back VN, my professor'll let me off Fall 2 in Jan and Feb.

Thanks Aarron a lot. your respond is helping me a lot.

Enjoy Viet Nam.

Was there this past Feb/March. Wish I could go back again.

[Jenna Doan 2]

Enjoy Viet Nam.

Was there this past Feb/March. Wish I could go back again.

I'm jealous w you, Aarron. I miss my country and my family. I have been far from them almost 1 year. this is my first time far VN and family. I will try to work out how to visit them as soon as possible. thanks for your help.

[Hypnos 6,578]

It will take approximately 60 - 90 days to receive a new EAD / AP card.

[Jenna Doan 2]

It will take approximately 60 - 90 days to receive a new EAD / AP card.

thanks Hypnos. I'll look it up.