Pending AOS - husband going to Iraq

[Magnolia31 0]

Hi!

I just have a question regarding AOS because I am so overwhelmed at the moment. We just filed for AOS and my husband just found out he is going back to Iraq in August. What does this mean as far as AOS goes? Am I able to leave the US under these terms in order to go back to Germany to be with my family until he returns? I am assuming that it's probably not a favorable thing to do and I in no way wanna jeoperdize my AOS so I am just making sure.

I am just extremely worried that they will need something that I cant provide them ... and my husband wont be here to get it to them. What i mean is, like something they may need from him. And what about the interview? Don't we both have to be present?

I just got here in March and I am just so upset at the moment with the timing of this whole Iraq thing. I would feel so much more confident and secure IF I already have my visa.

[Krikit 1,164]

I am so sorry to hear that, Magnolia. Though I haven't got the answer to your question here's a bump for you. I'm sure the USCIS will make allowances for this type of situation and someone will be along to help you out shortly. You have time to apply for the travel document (Advance Parole) if you'd like to return to your family while you're waiting.

All the best and a safe tour for your husband.

K

Edited May 22, 2007 by Krikit

[Ngoc-Anh 1]

Sorry to hear that Magnolia.

I do not know if it is possible for you to go back to Germany while your AOS is pending. Did you apply for AP (Advanced Parole) as well? Because only the AP allows you to enter the US again. But it also depends on how long your husband will be deployed for?

As for the interview...if your husband is deployed and cannot be present for the interview, you just have to bring his orders with you and proof to them that he is on a deployment and the interview will be held without him.

Good luck and again, I am so sorry to hear about his deployment.

[StormnRolly 0]

Sorry to hear that your husband is going to be deployed in Iraq... I hope it isn't for too long and he returns safe and sound to you... I did a little search and found others that were in you position at one time.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22697

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=38692

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=59445

I hope you get your interview soon if you don't wish to apply for AP. God bless you and your husband.

Kristina

[Magnolia31 0]

Thank you for your answer. How long is the advanced parole good for? Do you think it would be wise to make an Infopass appt. to explain the situation and see if they can maybe speed things up? I am just worried that something will go wrong while he is gone.

I am so sorry to hear that, Magnolia. Though I haven't got the answer to your question here's a bump for you. I'm sure the USCIS will make allowances for this type of situation and someone will be along to help you out shortly. You have time to apply for the travel document (Advance Parole) if you'd like to return to your family while you're waiting.

All the best and a safe tour for your husband.

K

[Magnolia31 0]

Oh gosh, that kinda scares me. I won't even know how to get to my interview. I can't drive and have to go to Chicago - it's an hour away. :*( I dont know anyone here. OMG, I dont know hwat to do.

Sorry to hear that your husband is going to be deployed in Iraq... I hope it isn't for too long and he returns safe and sound to you... I did a little search and found others that were in you position at one time.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22697

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=38692

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=59445

I hope you get your interview soon if you don't wish to apply for AP. God bless you and your husband.

Kristina

[misa 2]

Is there such a thing as miltary expedite for AOS?

[Magnolia31 0]

I don't think there is. I called a few immigration lawyers and stuff and they didn't tell me anything about it. I guess I just have to sit here and hope for the best. I dont know what else to do. The army couldnt care less - they've made that clear. He is going to Iraq as scheduled no matter what and they don't give a ####### about what happens to me.

Is there such a thing as miltary expedite for AOS?

[Krikit 1,164]

Thank you for your answer. How long is the advanced parole good for? Do you think it would be wise to make an Infopass appt. to explain the situation and see if they can maybe speed things up? I am just worried that something will go wrong while he is gone.

Advance Parole is good for one year from the date of issue. You have time to apply for, and receive it, before your husband is deployed.... it takes about 60-70 days.... just send your paperwork in asap. If you find you still haven't received it within ~ 2 weeks of when you plan to leave, then you can make an InfoPass appointment. I wouldn't try it any sooner than that because they'll probably turn you away. If you do need to make an InfoPass appointment at that time, PM me and I'll walk you through it.

As to worrying about the AOS interview.... you should be hearing from them within the next few weeks as to when your interview date is or whether you will be transferred directly to CSC (meaning you probably won't have an interview). If you do get an interview, in all likelihood it will be before your husband leaves.

I recall some months ago of another VJ member who had an almost identical case to yours. You should do a search and see if you can find her. Start with key words such as "deploy", "AOS", "AP", and "military".

God bless.

[Magnolia31 0]

Thank you for replying! I will do a search for that and see what I can find. I'm so worried and nervous. If it is only good for one year, I think I should stay here. I mean, he will be gone between 18-24 months so it's too long. If I came back before the year is up, I wouldnt know where to go so I decided to stay here. I am just very worried that something will go wrong and I won't get to be here when he returns. I know of a case where someone was in the same situation and her case got closed because she never recieved her interview appointment letter. If that happened to me, I don't know what I'd do!

Anyhow, thanks again and I'm going to find that thread. Hopefully I can find it.

Thank you for your answer. How long is the advanced parole good for? Do you think it would be wise to make an Infopass appt. to explain the situation and see if they can maybe speed things up? I am just worried that something will go wrong while he is gone.

Advance Parole is good for one year from the date of issue. You have time to apply for, and receive it, before your husband is deployed.... it takes about 60-70 days.... just send your paperwork in asap. If you find you still haven't received it within ~ 2 weeks of when you plan to leave, then you can make an InfoPass appointment. I wouldn't try it any sooner than that because they'll probably turn you away. If you do need to make an InfoPass appointment at that time, PM me and I'll walk you through it.

As to worrying about the AOS interview.... you should be hearing from them within the next few weeks as to when your interview date is or whether you will be transferred directly to CSC (meaning you probably won't have an interview). If you do get an interview, in all likelihood it will be before your husband leaves.

I recall some months ago of another VJ member who had an almost identical case to yours. You should do a search and see if you can find her. Start with key words such as "deploy", "AOS", "AP", and "military".

God bless.

[Killer_Clown_2009 0]

I thought that there was a military expedite. If your local office is not too far away, you might want to make an appointment to speak to an Immigration officer.

[Magnolia31 0]

When you say make an appointment, do you mean an Infopass appointment? I'm not sure about a military expedite because after reading some of the threads on here where people were in similar situations, they didn't mention it. However, I do think I will make an appointment so I can find out for sure. That way I don't have to worry about it anymore. Thank you for your reply.

I thought that there was a military expedite. If your local office is not too far away, you might want to make an appointment to speak to an Immigration officer.

[misa 2]

I know for sure someone can request a miltary expedite to process their I-129F (seen it here a few times already), so I don't see why they couldn't/wouldn't do that for the AOS since a spouse is more important (legally speaking) than a fiance. But maybe I'm just making too much sense. There's no rhyme or reason with USCIS sometimes.

Definitely make an InfoPass appointment, bring your husband and make sure he brings his documents about his deployment in August.

[StormnRolly 0]

Maybe you can talk with someone else from the chicago area. I know that on base here there is family support centers etc. So, they may be able to drive you or be of some other kind of support. Two of my husbands friends from work are married to lovely ladies from Germany that I have become friendly with. Go to things on base would be my suggestion and if you read this VJ'ers posts you will see they were in chicago and got approved in less than a month... http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showuser=25201 I hope this happens for you as well.....

Best wishes,

Kristina

[Ngoc-Anh 1]

There should be a expedite in case of deployments possible. Try to get an infopass appointment and you will get the correct information instead of being more confused and scared!

And also, in case you decide to stay in the US while he is deployed ask your husband to explain the situation of AOS to his Colonel.

Because when he is gone and problems pop up regarding the paperwork, they can/should usually help you out (Military is pretty good and helpful!)

My AOS was not approved as well when my husband got deployed. And luckily there were not problems and I got approved a few days after he left!

Good luck to you!!!