Jump to content
AC1022

Travel domestically with EAD and AP, however out of status

By AC1022 in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas

 Share

8 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

inlovesalem Enthusiast

inlovesalem   17

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

You aren't "out of status" anymore when you file for AOS while married to a US citizen. Also, to fly domestic they only need a piece of ID. You do not go through customs


make sure your ticket has same last name as your ID though, saves a lot of hassle!

2008 Met on FB through mutual friends (platonic)
05/2012 Decided to "give it a try" after some mutual flirtations
07/2012 Met in person
08/06/2013 Proposed
21/06/2013 Married
10/09/2013 Sent I-130/I-485
19/09/2013 Cheques Cashed
23/09/2013 Hard copy NOA1
21/10/2013 Biometrics Appt Lawrence MA

21/10/2013 RFE for I-864 only, send tax transcripts and a bunch of other redundant info due to missing tax forms..ugh...

29/10/2013 Send in all required RFE Documents (hold up waiting for IRS transcripts)

31/10/2013 Online status changed to RFE response review

12/12/2013 Status changed to Testing and Interview and EAD sent out 10th, AP approved the 5th FINALLY!!!!!

14/12/2013 EAD/AP Combo received in mail smile.png

18/12/2013 Online Interview date of January 23/2014, instructions sent in mail.

23/01/2014 APPROVED...Green Card being sent in mail, no stamp in passport

29/01/2014 Received Welcome Letter

30/01/2014 Green Card Received babayyyyy!!

01/02/2014 Returned Green Card...Mistake on dates

Link to comment
Share on other sites
AC1022 Explorer

AC1022   27

Posted
Timeline
  • Author
Posted

You aren't "out of status" anymore when you file for AOS while married to a US citizen. Also, to fly domestic they only need a piece of ID. You do not go through customs

make sure your ticket has same last name as your ID though, saves a lot of hassle!

Hi, thanks for your quick response,

I guess I am more concerned with the fact that on the interview IO will be able to see I have one travelling record in the system even if it is domestic. I read a previous post saying that his i-485 got denied because the IO saw the record online and believe that he traveled when the case is pending.. I did not even think about the little possibility of being sent into custody at the airport.. lol

With the upcoming interview (which I still do not know what date it will be), I am not sure if I want to risk. However, this will be the first time to spend Xmas with my husband's family after we are married..I know it means a lot to him :(

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Mehur4e Contributor

Mehur4e   4

Posted
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Bulgaria
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

While I was waiting for my interview notice, I was in your words "out-of-status" too, but I used my drivers license as valid government issued ID in order to fly 2 times (domestic). So u r fine as long as u have some kind of ID

Edited by Mehur4e

AOS based on a marriage with US citizen:

06/06/2012 - last entry in USA on J1 visa;

05/06/2013 - got married;

07/18/2013 - sent the package (I-130, I-485, I-765);

07/23/2013 - USCIS received the package;

07/29/2013 - received notifications for acceptance via e-mails and text messages;

08/02/2013 - received notifications for acceptance via mail;

08/08/2013 - received biometrics letter (appointment for 08/14) via mail, without any e-mail or text message notifications;

08/14/2013 - done with biometrics;

08/22/2013 - I-485 online status updated to "Testing and Interview";

08/28/2013 - I-485 online status says " On August 28, 2013, we mailed you an appointment notice for an interview for October 4, 2013...";

08/30/2013 - received notification for an Interview on October 04 2013, 8:30 am via mail;

09/23/2013 - I-765 online status updated to "Card/Document Production";

09/28/2013 - received EAD card;

10/04/2013 - interview day - approved on spot!

10/17/2013 - received my green card via mail

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Israel
 Timeline
Posted

Hi, thanks for your quick response,

I guess I am more concerned with the fact that on the interview IO will be able to see I have one travelling record in the system even if it is domestic. I read a previous post saying that his i-485 got denied because the IO saw the record online and believe that he traveled when the case is pending.. I did not even think about the little possibility of being sent into custody at the airport.. lol

With the upcoming interview (which I still do not know what date it will be), I am not sure if I want to risk. However, this will be the first time to spend Xmas with my husband's family after we are married..I know it means a lot to him sad.png

? It is not a crime to have a "travelling record."

You are confused about whatever it is that you read.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
AC1022 Explorer

AC1022   27

Posted
Timeline
  • Author
Posted

? It is not a crime to have a "travelling record."

You are confused about whatever it is that you read.

Hi Harpa,

Maybe I was confused..I guess the whole being "out of status" and travelling abroad equals abandoning application automatically really scares me.. however, since you guys and also my lawyer assured me I think I will fly domestically ! :)

And btw I have been waiting over 2 month for my interview since I got my EAD in Sept and it's still nothing.. You advised me earlier that I need to wait till the mid of Nov which is getting close lol I hope I will hear something soon.. (My case is in ATL, GA. I submitted on July 1th and they are processing cases submitted on Apr 9th according to the USCIS timeline...)

While I was waiting for my interview notice, I was in your words "out-of-status" too, but I used my drivers license as valid government issued ID in order to fly 2 times (domestic). So u r fine as long as u have some kind of ID

Thank you for your response, it makes me feel better hearing from folks who went through similar situation!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Israel
 Timeline
Posted

Travelling abroad, without having approved AP, will cancel your application. You are not travelling abroad, and you have an approved AP, so that doesn't apply to you in multiple ways.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
inlovesalem Enthusiast

inlovesalem   17

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Leaving the Country you would be abandoning not domestically


without an AP that is

2008 Met on FB through mutual friends (platonic)
05/2012 Decided to "give it a try" after some mutual flirtations
07/2012 Met in person
08/06/2013 Proposed
21/06/2013 Married
10/09/2013 Sent I-130/I-485
19/09/2013 Cheques Cashed
23/09/2013 Hard copy NOA1
21/10/2013 Biometrics Appt Lawrence MA

21/10/2013 RFE for I-864 only, send tax transcripts and a bunch of other redundant info due to missing tax forms..ugh...

29/10/2013 Send in all required RFE Documents (hold up waiting for IRS transcripts)

31/10/2013 Online status changed to RFE response review

12/12/2013 Status changed to Testing and Interview and EAD sent out 10th, AP approved the 5th FINALLY!!!!!

14/12/2013 EAD/AP Combo received in mail smile.png

18/12/2013 Online Interview date of January 23/2014, instructions sent in mail.

23/01/2014 APPROVED...Green Card being sent in mail, no stamp in passport

29/01/2014 Received Welcome Letter

30/01/2014 Green Card Received babayyyyy!!

01/02/2014 Returned Green Card...Mistake on dates

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
“;}
×
×
  • Create New...