I-131 after been accepted for EAD

[Hoolaga 0]

Hello,

I recently (finally) received my EAD .But I realized that I will probably have difficulty to earn a decent salary in my field without flying (aviation).

Apparently it can take up to 12 months after the I-765 been approved to receive the interview for Adjust Status if you are unlucky and since our case always experienced the longest timeline (k1 took 16 months), I think we made a mistake to not file the I-131 for advance parole.

My question is: Is it too late to file that form and will it impact our I-485?

I hope someone can answer me.

Thank you in advance.

Gabriel

[Lainie B 465]

Yes you can file now for free with a copy of your I-485 NOA1. It may not take too long since you have your EAD already. It won't affect your I-485.

Edited April 23, 2016 by Lainie B

[randomstairs 303]

You can apply for AP. However, note that using the AP will invalidate any NIV status that you may have. I am not sure that you can use your AP on regular basis (vacations, work) without any complications. Every time you enter the US, you will be "paroled" in as a special case (waiting for admissibility resolution). So I would limit my travel to as few trips as possible.

[Hoolaga 0]

Yes that what I read, it might be better to just wait for my I-485 to be approved and then go back to my regular field.