I-131 confusion

[Cameron500 0]

Hi all

 

I filed my AOS package in late December 2016 and had my Biometric appointment 25th of January 2017. My hope is to visit family in the UK around mid April.  I have looked at forums but I am still a bit unsure of the process. In regard to the I131 I have a few queries: 

 

1. How long after the Biometrics does it generally take to get I-131 approval?

2. Will a I-131 approval be granted separate to I-765 + I -485 approval? Or are they all received together? 

3. If I leave the USA to visit the UK for a couple of weeks without having I 131 confirmed, will I be allowed back in the USA on the way back? 

 

 

Thanks

 

 

[KazuriSana 324]

13 minutes ago, Cameron500 said:

Hi all

 

I filed my AOS package in late December 2016 and had my Biometric appointment 25th of January 2017. My hope is to visit family in the UK around mid April.  I have looked at forums but I am still a bit unsure of the process. In regard to the I131 I have a few queries: 

 

1. How long after the Biometrics does it generally take to get I-131 approval?

• (Someone who has gone through this might have a better idea.)

2. Will a I-131 approval be granted separate to I-765 + I -485 approval? Or are they all received together?

• Separately. They are 'separate' applications, and while they are technically interwoven, they will normally be approved on there own.

3. If I leave the USA to visit the UK for a couple of weeks without having I 131 confirmed, will I be allowed back in the USA on the way back? 

• You will want to wait until your I-131 is approved or your GC arrives. Since, by filing AOS you have already indicated that you want to immigrate into the US, I am not sure the visa waiver will work for you.