Filing AOS with blanket Advance Parole, how to fill I-131

[A-and-B 21]

Hi,

 

I am about to file/send my  packet of all the documents related to my adjustment of status (I entered on a K1 visa, and am now beyond the K1 entry validity date), and I had some questions in regards to filing out the I-131 form.

I have a relative that is gravely ill and may pass away within the next couple weeks, perhaps before the ~3 months it will take before I receive my permanent resident card...

 

Is it better to just skip filing the I-131 form and hope nothing happens within the next 2-3 months, or is there a way to fill out the form with a tentative date?

 

Thanks!

[Sunnyland 639]

The permanent resident card usually does not take 3 months... It takes from 6 months to 1 year or even more sometimes. Mine took like 14 months. The Advance Parole and Employment Authorization Document is what takes usually 3 months from the moment of filing. Prior biometrics appointment, etc.

Of course if you think you need to make a trip as emergency, I suggest you try to apply for a expedited AP showing the proper documents such as letter from doctors stating that your relative illness may pass away, etc. I suggest you start moving ASAP and file AOS. Also when you do that, make an infopass appointment ASAP to see if they can give you and expedited AP if that is even possible which I never had to do that. 

Remember that you should NOT leave the U.S without the AP in hand. If so, you won't be admitted back and you will have to start the process again. I'm very sorry you have to go through this and having a relative with a serious illness. Immigration is already hard enough without having to choose if we are close to our relatives in difficult moments like theses. All the best for you.

Edited April 9, 2017 by Sunnyland

[A-and-B 21]

27 minutes ago, Sunnyland said:

The permanent resident card usually does not take 3 months... It takes from 6 months to 1 year or even more sometimes. Mine took like 14 months.

I was just basing myself on the times mentioned on http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php. The USCIS offices in my area are ~100-130 days from filing to decision (assuming no interview, like my prior relatives... in the case of an interview, then it would skyrocket to over 6-12 months).

 

I do intend to file my AOS as soon as possible, tomorrow hopefully as I am preparing the package today.

 

I think I might just file my initial AOS package without the I-131, and if anything happens, then apply for AP.

Edited April 9, 2017 by A-and-B

[Sunnyland 639]

If you get the right documents related to your ill relative, perhaps you can get the AP expedited. Don't forget to file also for the AP and EAD at same time of AOS. 

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

35 minutes ago, A-and-B said:

I was just basing myself on the times mentioned on http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php. The USCIS offices in my area are ~100-130 days from filing to decision (assuming no interview, like my prior relatives... in the case of an interview, then it would skyrocket to over 6-12 months).

 

I do intend to file my AOS as soon as possible, tomorrow hopefully as I am preparing the package today.

 

I think I might just file my initial AOS package without the I-131, and if anything happens, then apply for AP.

Why file without ??? It is free to file the I-131 with the AOS packet. Not including it makes no sense.

As a K1 entry you do not have to give a reason and date in the form, see the example form in the guides.
You either leave it blank where it is asked for travel date / reason or you write unknown. Travel date was filled in the

example form but it is totally acceptable to leave it blank.
If your relative takes a turn for the worst then make an infopass and ask for emergency travel if by then you haven't

received your EAD/AP card.
If you leave the country without the travel permit you won't be allowed back in and have repeat the visa process.