Advance Parole Dilemma

[jcrod9 20]

Hello Everyone 

 

 I have a big dilemma,  I received my advance parole and EAD back in August in a combo card. My brother's wedding is in Mexico on 10/21/2017 and I don't know whether to go or not because I had a somehow  uncomfortable experience when crossing by land just one time. I would not like to miss it 

 

When I received the combo card back in August I went to Mexico for one day and I returned by land by car with my spouse. The CBP told me that I should not be crossing with the EAD/AP card because he stated it is only valid for work and not to travel and I am neither a citizen or permanent resident as it states on the back of the card. I immediately pointed to him politely that the card says in the front valid for advanced parole. I did not want to argue with him or anything because I know it's not a right that we have to cross but rather a priviledge and it's up to their discretion whether they would let me in or not. He told us to park the car and sent us to second inspection  inside a building. I was fingerprinted and after two hours they issued a one time I-94 and allowed me to cross. I asked the second officer who was a really polite and friendly lady whether I could cross in the future for special ocassions or emergencies and she said she did not recommend it. 

 

So l feel bad because I don't want to miss a lifetime occasion such as my only brother's wedding and at the same time I don't want to be denied entry or compromise the AOS.

 

What do you guys think? I really appreciate your insight. 

 

Edited October 20, 2017 by jcrod9

[Hypnos 6,576]

He was wrong and you were right. AP can be used for virtually any purpose, be that wanting to travel for tourism, employment, visiting family, or almost anything else. 

 

There are poor employees everywhere, and that includes the federal government. 

[jcrod9 20]

2 hours ago, Hypnos said:

He was wrong and you were right. AP can be used for virtually any purpose, be that wanting to travel for tourism, employment, visiting family, or almost anything else. 

 

There are poor employees everywhere, and that includes the federal government. 

Thank you very much for your encouraging words!!! I am just hesitating because it says on the letter that " Parole into the US is not guaranteed" "Even though USCIS approved your advance parole, CBP may still refuse to parole you into the United States"

 

[Hypnos 6,576]

That is true. CBP has the final say, but they have to operate within the law. If you have no factors which would cause you to be inadmissible then you should have no issue returning on AP. 

Edited October 20, 2017 by Hypnos