Can I cross border patrol checkpoints in Texas with pending AOS packet?

[rafato 6]

Hi all, my Indonesian wife and I are recently married and have submitted our I-864 AOS packet.   She has not gotten approved for her travel document or employment authorization yet but it is being reviewed.  We would like to make a road trip to south Texas to visit my family but it would involve crossing a border patrol inspection on the return trip back.  Will she be able to do this if all we have is the I-797 receipt that her AOS packet is received and being processed or does she have to wait to receive her  travel/employment authorization card?

[Verrou 1,962]

11 minutes ago, rafaeltostado said:

Hi all, my Indonesian wife and I are recently married and have submitted our I-864 AOS packet.   She has not gotten approved for her travel document or employment authorization yet but it is being reviewed.  We would like to make a road trip to south Texas to visit my family but it would involve crossing a border patrol inspection on the return trip back.  Will she be able to do this if all we have is the I-797 receipt that her AOS packet is received and being processed or does she have to wait to receive her  travel/employment authorization card?

bring the receipt letter and passport, marriage certificate 

and say "apa kabar" to my fellow indonesian peep 

Edited December 16, 2021 by Misscloud

[rafato 6]

6 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

bring the receipt letter and passport, marriage certificate 

and say "apa kabar" to my fellow indonesian peep 

Ok, thanks.   When did you submit your AOS packet?  apa kabar juga.

[Verrou 1,962]

1 minute ago, rafaeltostado said:

Ok, thanks.   When did you submit your AOS packet?  apa kabar juga.

we submitted i-130 petition in Nov 2020 and no news yet

going to submit AOS packet next month after medical

[rafato 6]

32 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

we submitted i-130 petition in Nov 2020 and no news yet

going to submit AOS packet next month after medical

oh ok,  we are still waiting  for approval of EAD/AP  been 3 months already.   Have you already crossed a border patrol check point with  receipt letter/passport and marriage certificate?  Terimakasi

[Verrou 1,962]

pending i-485 allow you to travel within US in peace. ( authorize stay) and  bring all documents just in case

no i never crossed border patrol check point. but many people sharing their experience on various platforms

EAD/AP roughtly between 8-10 months now. depend on ur field office, u might receive ur greencard first

 

does her i-94 still valid by any chance?

Edited December 16, 2021 by Misscloud

[rafato 6]

12 minutes ago, Misscloud said:

pending i-485 allow you to travel within US in peace. ( authorize stay) and  bring all documents just in case

no i never crossed border patrol check point. but many people sharing their experience on various platforms

EAD/AP roughtly between 8-10 months now. depend on ur field office, u might receive ur greencard first

oh wow, it's so long.  I hope we can get green card soon then.  I hope you do as well.  terima kasih banyak

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Quick question: if you're crossing border patrol, does that mean you'll be in Mexico?

If so, then no, you can't do it until she has AP,

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

1 hour ago, rafaeltostado said:

Hi all, my Indonesian wife and I are recently married and have submitted our I-864 AOS packet.   She has not gotten approved for her travel document or employment authorization yet but it is being reviewed.  We would like to make a road trip to south Texas to visit my family but it would involve crossing a border patrol inspection on the return trip back.  Will she be able to do this if all we have is the I-797 receipt that her AOS packet is received and being processed or does she have to wait to receive her  travel/employment authorization card?

you can leave the country until advance parole is approved. the moment you cross border your AOS will be considered abandoned. 

[rafato 6]

1 minute ago, ra0010 said:

Quick question: if you're crossing border patrol, does that mean you'll be in Mexico?

If so, then no, you can't do it until she has AP,

No we wont be in Mexico, we will stay in Texas near the border, but in Texas as well as other border states, there is Border Patrol check points on all highways headed inland  They are usually found around 30-60 miles away from the border.

[rafato 6]

12 minutes ago, rafaeltostado said:

oh wow, it's so long.  I hope we can get green card soon then.  I hope you do as well.  terima kasih banyak

no, her I-94 expired in July.  It was only valid for 90 days.  We got married before it expired and submitted the AOS packet. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Just now, rafaeltostado said:

No we wont be in Mexico, we will stay in Texas near the border, but in Texas as well as other border states, there is Border Patrol check points on all highways headed inland  They are usually found around 30-60 miles away from the border.

Then you should be absolutely good to go! For peace of mind, take the NOAs, her passport, and the marriage certificate.

[rafato 6]

4 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

you can leave the country until advance parole is approved. the moment you cross border your AOS will be considered abandoned. 

We wont be leaving the country.  We will stay in Texas, but there is Border Patrol check stations IN Texas near the border 

4 minutes ago, ra0010 said:

Then you should be absolutely good to go! For peace of mind, take the NOAs, her passport, and the marriage certificate.

Sounds good!  Thanks !

[Rocio0010 5,579]

6 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

you can leave the country until advance parole is approved.

I'm assuming this is a typo. YOU CANNOT leave the country.

[Dashinka 24,502]

20 minutes ago, ra0010 said:

Quick question: if you're crossing border patrol, does that mean you'll be in Mexico?

If so, then no, you can't do it until she has AP,

Many CBP stations within 100 miles or so of the border (mostly the Southern Border).  I have encountered a few in AZ, but they are not just physically at the border.