Received Advance Parole - Clarity needed/appreciated.

[Mbrennan 15]

Hi all,

So yesterday I received my EAD/AP card in the mail. Success!

I managed go get it expedited because I had a job offer & my mother is sick back in the UK.

Now, I plan to go visit my mum, but that's going to happen until around Christmas time, because my wife cannot take holidays until then, & also with starting a new job, I also can't take vacation straight away.

We plan on being out the country for 10 days during which time my mum will be undergoing treatment (which is the reason for me going to the UK)but also I will be able to support her and my dad.

Does anyone see any issues with this? Will it be a problem at re-entry?

Aside from the EAD and I-94, what else is required, documentation wise?

Thanks.

Edited November 16, 2014 by Mbrennan

[ChicagoSarah 127]

Just your EAD and passport. No need for the I-94.

Just so you're prepared, if you are flying back into O'Hare, they will most likely pull you into secondary inspection when entering on the EAD. They did this to my husband last year (you could tell the guy thought it was somewhat silly but required). They let me go with him....we sat in a room for about half an hour while they ran everything. Handed him back his passport and EAD no questions asked. Not a big deal, but something we weren't expecting.

If you have your EAD, you have no need to worry about a 10 day trip.

[Mbrennan 15]

Thank you! You've eased my worries.

I think we are going to go through Newark as United is cheaper, but it's good to know regarding flight connections!

[genddob 10]

The purpose of the AP is to be able to travel. I am not sure what problems you are anticipating.