Wife received Green Card after I left the country

[AP16 30]

What should I Do? 

I left the country without AP in the middle of the AOS process (I had to, please don't judge). Today my wife received my Green Card, no interview. I thought the AOS would be automatically cancelled once I left. What do I do now? 

[Crazy Cat 41,857]

Do you want to return to the US to live?

[AP16 30]

3 minutes ago, missileman said:

Do you want to return to the US to live?

Well, yes, I would like to. But isn't that wrong?

[TNJ17 1,329]

Have your wife FedEx you your green card. That’s it. 

[Boiler 45,516]

Should be returned and pointed out that you abandoned the process when you left.

[AP16 30]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Should be returned and pointed out that you abandoned the process when you left.

There is no way I can still use this Green Card? And even if It's returned, will I trigger a ban or something?

[geowrian 22,337]

1 minute ago, AP16 said:

And even if It's returned, will I trigger a ban or something?

There shouldn't be any ban based on your timeline...at most you had a few days of overstay before filing for AOS (and unlawful presence doesn't accrue once you properly file for AOS). A ban kicks in at 180+ days of unlawful presence.

[AP16 30]

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

There shouldn't be any ban based on your timeline...at most you had a few days of overstay before filing for AOS (and unlawful presence doesn't accrue once you properly file for AOS). A ban kicks in at 180+ days of unlawful presence.

But there is no way I can use my Green Card then?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

 Did you have AP when you left ? 

[AP16 30]

Just now, NigeriaorBust said:

 Did you have AP when you left ? 

No I didn't

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

 The you abandoned the process.   Even if you made it in , the error would be discovered at some time ( ROC most likely ) and all benefits would be removed.  The legal thing at the moment is to start and I130  and you will get a new visa in about a year.

[AP16 30]

Well, I'm reading here the USCIS website, and it states that my application is considered automatically abandoned if when I left I was applying to extend the period of nonimmigrant stay or to change the status to a different nonimmigrant status. It clearly states that when adjusting for Permanent Resident my application may or may not be considered abandoned.

I understand that you guys know a lot more about it than me, but it just seems confusing at this point. 

[Mollie09 1,543]

If you try to enter using the GC their system will show you left before approval and you will not be let in.

Start the process over.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

  The may or may not part is dependent on having AP.  You can leave before it is approved and return if you have a parole approved prior to your departure.    I am not aware of any parole that would be obtainable having already left.  The card was issued in error ( they hadn't detected your departure )   and is invalid because of that.   

[AP16 30]

1 hour ago, NigeriaorBust said:

  The may or may not part is dependent on having AP.  You can leave before it is approved and return if you have a parole approved prior to your departure.    I am not aware of any parole that would be obtainable having already left.  The card was issued in error ( they hadn't detected your departure )   and is invalid because of that.   

Travel outside of the United States may have severe consequences if you are in the process of adjusting your status (applying for a green card). In general, if you are seeking immigrant status (a green card) and depart the United States without the appropriate documentation (i.e. advance parole) you may be inadmissible to the United States upon return, or even if admitted, you may be found to have abandoned your application.