Travel Question

[CanGal 1]

Hi everyone, I have a quick question about traveling. My best friend is getting married back at home (Canada) in May and I would really like to make it if at all possible. The travel form or permission I have to apply for before I can leave, is it true that It has to be on emergency basis only???? I came over to the US on a k-1 and was married in August and I am still waiting on my EAD and AOS. Will that hinder anything??

Thanks so much

CanGal

PS- I have read through the form and if I am reading it wrong someone please tell me but it seems like I have to have a serious situation such as death in the family or something along that line to be able to apply. I could be way off, so let me know if I'm reading it wrong.

[raymaga 25]

You can apply for AP (Form I-131), but it doesn't have to be just for emergency purposes. I have never heard of anyone getting denied for AP. You just have to state that you have a friend that is getting married and you would like to be there.

AP takes anywhere from 1 1/2 months to 3 months to approve, so if you're going to apply, you better send it in soon if the wedding is in May.

Good luck.

Sorry, forgot to say that as soon as your AOS is approved, you won't need AP. You only need AP to travel outside the U.S. if you don't have your Green Card.