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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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2 minutes ago, TearsOfBabylon said:

If you filed for AOS + AP + EAD after marriage and you have an emergency before you get the actual AP you could try and file for an "Emergency AP". 
I don't know how sick your dad is, but if the worst case would happen, an emergency AP would likely go through.

Just don't ever leave the country before you have anything in hands, or you'll abandon your process, like all others above stated. 
I've seen posts of people who have been traveling abroad for an emergency before they got an emergency AP... that doesn't work.

OP isn't even in the US yet...

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Crazy Cat
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Once you enter the US with your K-1 visa, you can not leave the US before you receive an approved Advance Parole....That takes about 4 months after you (1) marry AND (2) file your AOS paperwork....

A & U
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No, is not possible. If you leave the USA before marriage and AOS you can't come back.

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I know, but the I-131 (Advance Parole) is for Greencard Holders or after marriage .....

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Paola Phillips   6

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@TearsOfBabylon He had a stroke but he's not dying so it's not a real emergency. I asked in case something bad is going to happen. Thank you for your answer.

Met Online: August, 2015

First Met: January 14, 2017

Engagement: February 28, 2017

I-129F Sent: March 20, 2017

I-129F NOA1: March 27, 2017

I-129F NOA2: October 6, 2017

NVC Received: October 23, 2017

Consolate Received: October 23, 2017

Interview Date: January 10, 2018 (APPROVED!!!)

Visa Received: January 12, 2018

US Entry: January 27, 2018

Marriage: February 27, 2018

AOS Sent: April 02, 2018

I-485 NOA1: April 6, 2018

EAD and AP NOA1: April 6, 2018

Biometrics Date: May 1, 2018

EAD and AP NOA2: August 8, 2018

EAD and AP Received: August 15, 2018

SSN Received: August 16, 2018

AOS Interview Scheduled: September 20, 2018 (APPROVED!!!)

AOS NOA2: September 25, 2018

Green Card Received: September 26, 2018

ROC Sent: August 21, 2020

N400 Sent: June 28, 2021

Interview Date (i-751 &N-400): December 13, 2021

Approval Date: December 15, 2021

Oath Ceremony: January 11, 2022

 

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33 minutes ago, Paola_Phillips said:

@TearsOfBabylon He had a stroke but he's not dying so it's not a real emergency. I asked in case something bad is going to happen. Thank you for your answer.

That "something bad" would be a case for which an emergency AP was made.
I hope you won't have to use it!

Good luck for your further journey, a good start in the US once you come here, and best wishes for your dad!

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16 hours ago, Paola_Phillips said:

I'll be in the US in a few days and in a month or so I'm gonna get married... it was just hypothetically. My father is not well and I needed to know just in case anything happen.I imagined that it wasn't that simple.

You would need to apply for advanced parole.  However from what I’ve read even with advanced parole there is still a chance that it could be consider abandoning your visa if you leave the USA.  

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38 minutes ago, Schnoozle said:

You would need to apply for advanced parole.  However from what I’ve read even with advanced parole there is still a chance that it could be consider abandoning your visa if you leave the USA.  

How could it be considered abandoning the status?  The OP would be using A/P for the precise reason it was designed and approved....

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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20 hours ago, A & U said:

I know, but the I-131 (Advance Parole) is for Greencard Holders or after marriage .....

You can apply for advance parole BEFORE you get your GC.

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Paola Phillips   6

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I appreciate all your answers. I 'm not in America yet. My flight is saturday. This was a remote possibility just in case I have to go back home for an emergency, which I hope not.

Met Online: August, 2015

First Met: January 14, 2017

Engagement: February 28, 2017

I-129F Sent: March 20, 2017

I-129F NOA1: March 27, 2017

I-129F NOA2: October 6, 2017

NVC Received: October 23, 2017

Consolate Received: October 23, 2017

Interview Date: January 10, 2018 (APPROVED!!!)

Visa Received: January 12, 2018

US Entry: January 27, 2018

Marriage: February 27, 2018

AOS Sent: April 02, 2018

I-485 NOA1: April 6, 2018

EAD and AP NOA1: April 6, 2018

Biometrics Date: May 1, 2018

EAD and AP NOA2: August 8, 2018

EAD and AP Received: August 15, 2018

SSN Received: August 16, 2018

AOS Interview Scheduled: September 20, 2018 (APPROVED!!!)

AOS NOA2: September 25, 2018

Green Card Received: September 26, 2018

ROC Sent: August 21, 2020

N400 Sent: June 28, 2021

Interview Date (i-751 &N-400): December 13, 2021

Approval Date: December 15, 2021

Oath Ceremony: January 11, 2022

 

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23 hours ago, missileman said:

How could it be considered abandoning the status?  The OP would be using A/P for the precise reason it was designed and approved....

I’ve learned nothing in immigrations is as it seems.  Trust no 1 persons advice.  Everything is conditional. Even after the visa is approved you can stui be denied at the port of entry. That is the border patrol guards choice.  Nothing has gone the way it should through my process.   

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17 hours ago, Paola_Phillips said:

I appreciate all your answers. I 'm not in America yet. My flight is saturday. This was a remote possibility just in case I have to go back home for an emergency, which I hope not.

You can apply for advance parole at your local USCIS office, I doubt it would be granted.

 

You will have to do the AOS and wait before you can leave the country.

 

Just when you think you have TDS eradicate,  a new case shows up.

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Paola Phillips   6

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Well, first I have to cross the border, Saturday night. Fingers crossed guys!!

Met Online: August, 2015

First Met: January 14, 2017

Engagement: February 28, 2017

I-129F Sent: March 20, 2017

I-129F NOA1: March 27, 2017

I-129F NOA2: October 6, 2017

NVC Received: October 23, 2017

Consolate Received: October 23, 2017

Interview Date: January 10, 2018 (APPROVED!!!)

Visa Received: January 12, 2018

US Entry: January 27, 2018

Marriage: February 27, 2018

AOS Sent: April 02, 2018

I-485 NOA1: April 6, 2018

EAD and AP NOA1: April 6, 2018

Biometrics Date: May 1, 2018

EAD and AP NOA2: August 8, 2018

EAD and AP Received: August 15, 2018

SSN Received: August 16, 2018

AOS Interview Scheduled: September 20, 2018 (APPROVED!!!)

AOS NOA2: September 25, 2018

Green Card Received: September 26, 2018

ROC Sent: August 21, 2020

N400 Sent: June 28, 2021

Interview Date (i-751 &N-400): December 13, 2021

Approval Date: December 15, 2021

Oath Ceremony: January 11, 2022

 

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On 24.1.2018 at 6:05 PM, Londonergirl said:

You can apply for advance parole BEFORE you get your GC.

Read my Post, I said for GC Holders or after marriage...... They are not married, he stay in Italy before he enter the USA....

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