Anyone recently travel on advance parole (AP) with a pending I485

[FluffyBalls 52]

Wife would like to go back to her home country for 2.5 weeks early next year. Our projected interview date is May 2018 according to the way things have been going recently. She got her combo card exactly 4 months after we filed the package. We are AOS'ing from a B2 visa.

I've seen stories in previous years that say CBP secondary is mandatory, but all of the posters were either let in without any questions (presumably once CBP verified their I485 was still pending and not rejected) or only asked a few simple questions and let in. Have yet to hear of anyone given a hard time, let alone denied entry.

 

Anyone come back to the US recently who is AOS'ing from a B2/VWP have any problems with CBP? Has anything changed in the past year or so?

 

Our lawyer says it's generally not recommended (e.g. some airlines give people on AP a hard time with board, you can lose your card abroad etc.) but it's usually not a problem. 

 

Thanks!

 

[TM92 527]

10 minutes ago, FluffyBalls said:

Have yet to hear of anyone given a hard time, let alone denied entry.

Below is a recent thread. One user had to wait, but ultimately was granted re-entry.

 

10 minutes ago, FluffyBalls said:

Our lawyer says it's generally not recommended (e.g. some airlines give people on AP a hard time with board, you can lose your card abroad etc.) but it's usually not a problem.

Agree with the lawyer. Usually, it's not an issue*.

*Obligatory disclaimer that only US Citizens are guaranteed entry to the US

Edited November 21, 2018 by TM92