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Do I have to have a reason to apply for AP?

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

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Valor   131

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Hi,

I sent out my AOS packet about three months ago. Since I already had a EAD card though OPT(good until Nov 2016), I didn't file I131 and I-765. In case I couldn't get my GC by the date my current EAD expires, I'm now asking my lawyer to send out the application for EAD/AP. He emailed me that Advance Parole will only be granted for “urgent humanitarian reasons” or for furtherance of a “significant public benefit.”. So he said I should have a separated document explaining why I need to travel for "urgent humanitarian reasons". I'm not planning to travel aboard until I get my GC. I'm doing this only in case any urgent situations happen that requires me to travel. Would that be a reasonable explanation?

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11.06.2019...........Application Submitted Online
11.16.2019............Receive Biometrics Letter in mail
11.29.2019............Biometrics done
08.17.2020............Interview Scheduled

09.21.2020............Interview, approved

09.22.2020............Oath Ceremony

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   46,300

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Huh, dump the lawyer, you have no need for a reason.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

Valor Collaborator

Valor   131

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Huh, dump the lawyer, you have no need for a reason.

Yea, I feel like I've been to this site for a while but never heard anyone having issue with this. But he mentioned that it was according to Part 7 on I131, I took a look at it and it does state that "On a separate sheet or paper, explain how you qualify for an Advance Parole Document, and what circumstances warrant issuance of advance parole. Include copies of any documents you wish to consider". Should I just ignore this?

Also, since I already paid for I485/I130, how could I make sure they won't ask me to pay for my EAD application? My lawyer has given me misinformation few times before, I really want to make sure I know the process so that it won't cause me some extra time. THANKS for your help!

N400
 
11.06.2019...........Application Submitted Online
11.16.2019............Receive Biometrics Letter in mail
11.29.2019............Biometrics done
08.17.2020............Interview Scheduled

09.21.2020............Interview, approved

09.22.2020............Oath Ceremony

Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   46,300

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Does not apply to you, here is a sample form: http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-131.pdf Filing for adjustment is the reason.

The form is a bit of a mess as it covers many different scenarios.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

Valor Collaborator

Valor   131

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Does not apply to you, here is a sample form: http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-I-131.pdf Filing for adjustment is the reason.

The form is a bit of a mess as it covers many different scenarios.

Thank you!

N400
 
11.06.2019...........Application Submitted Online
11.16.2019............Receive Biometrics Letter in mail
11.29.2019............Biometrics done
08.17.2020............Interview Scheduled

09.21.2020............Interview, approved

09.22.2020............Oath Ceremony

Hypnos Grand Master

Hypnos   6,578

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If your lawyer didn't know that elementary fact, worry.

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Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
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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
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78 (7/10/12) Interview
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299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
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Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

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

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KayDeeCee   4,896

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For an adjustment applicant, no reason or explanation needs to be given on the form, and no separate sheet is required either.

As for the fees being waived, you need to include a copy of the I-485 receipt from filing along with those forms.

I agree with the others. Your lawyer should know these things.

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Valor Collaborator

Valor   131

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Yea, I'm getting a bit concerned about my lawyer. Thanks to you all amazing people here.

N400
 
11.06.2019...........Application Submitted Online
11.16.2019............Receive Biometrics Letter in mail
11.29.2019............Biometrics done
08.17.2020............Interview Scheduled

09.21.2020............Interview, approved

09.22.2020............Oath Ceremony

 
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