Family Emergency before Green Card

[Whodey 9]

What would happen if one of her parents gets really sick while we are waiting on the green card? From my understanding, she would not be able to travel outside of the U.S. until she got the Green Card. Are there any exceptions to that for Family Emergencies? Her parents are in their 80's and not in the best of health

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

5 minutes ago, Whodey said:

What would happen if one of her parents gets really sick while we are waiting on the green card? From my understanding, she would not be able to travel outside of the U.S. until she got the Green Card. Are there any exceptions to that for Family Emergencies? Her parents are in their 80's and not in the best of health

She could try to get an emergency AP in that case but even that won't happen in a matter of 24h. Worst case she'll either miss out on something or has to leave and abandon the AOS process.

[Whodey 9]

I figured that would be the case. I hope it doesn't come to that 

[HRQX 4,145]

28 minutes ago, Whodey said:

she would not be able to travel outside of the U.S. until she got the Green Card.

She can travel outside the US earlier than that if she has approved AP. I-765 and I-131 are free to file and approved AP is good to have in case unexpected emergency travel comes up. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-485instr-pc.pdf

Filing Form I-485 with Forms I-765 and I-131
If you properly file Form I-485 and pay the required fees, you may file Form I-765 and Form I-131 without paying additional fees. You may file these forms together, or if you choose to file Form I-765 or Form I-131 separately, you must also submit a copy of your I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt as evidence that you filed and paid for Form I-485.

 

For I-131 dates not needed. Put "TBD" for the Date of the trip; and "As needed" for the purpose of the trips.

 

You might need to handwrite "TBD" in that field if the PDF editor doesn't let you.

 

And select the box for Multiple trips.

[Ryan H 3,812]

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