I-131 Advance Parole question

[carcayisle]

Hello all,

I have just submitted my AOS application on Nov 27, 2018. We didn't send an I-131 application as we don't have travel plans at the moment. I understand that you need to send proof of future travel. Can we still send an I-131 application later on if we decide to leave the country?

Another question, can I apply for a state ID without SS? I live in LA.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Hello all,

I have just submitted my AOS application on Nov 27, 2018. We didn't send an I-131 application as we don't have travel plans at the moment. I understand that you need to send proof of future travel. Can we still send an I-131 application later on if we decide to leave the country?

Another question, can I apply for a state ID without SS? I live in LA.

You do not need to send proof of future travel to submit your I-131 application when you file concurrently as the spouse of a US citizen - category c9. At this point, you may send it once you receive your I-797 notice of action for your I-485.

Regarding state ID's or Driver's license, just consult your DMV's website.

[newacct]

Hello all,

I have just submitted my AOS application on Nov 27, 2018. We didn't send an I-131 application as we don't have travel plans at the moment. I understand that you need to send proof of future travel. Can we still send an I-131 application later on if we decide to leave the country?

You do not need to provide any reason or purpose to apply for an AP as an AOS applicant. Both I-765 for EAD and I-131 for AP are free for AOS applicants, so there is no reason to not apply for them. You can file it later as soon as you get your I-485 receipt.

Another question, can I apply for a state ID without SS? I live in LA.

In most states, you get only get a state ID if you are currently in status, or you have gotten an EAD or a green card. If you are in a status that is not eligible to work, you can get a state ID without an SSN. However, once you get an EAD or green card, you are eligible for an SSN, so you would need to get an SSN and provide it when applying for an ID if you are applying based on an EAD or green card.

[carcayisle]

You do not need to provide any reason or purpose to apply for an AP as an AOS applicant. Both I-765 for EAD and I-131 for AP are free for AOS applicants, so there is no reason to not apply for them. You can file it later as soon as you get your I-485 receipt.


In most states, you get only get a state ID if you are currently in status, or you have gotten an EAD or a green card. If you are in a status that is not eligible to work, you can get a state ID without an SSN. However, once you get an EAD or green card, you are eligible for an SSN, so you would need to get an SSN and provide it when applying for an ID if you are applying based on an EAD or green card.

Thank you!

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You do not need to send proof of future travel to submit your I-131 application when you file concurrently as the spouse of a US citizen - category c9. At this point, you may send it once you receive your I-797 notice of action for your I-485.

Regarding state ID's or Driver's license, just consult your DMV's website.

Thank you!

[miiki]

It takes 3-6 months to approve, so apply now as soon as you get your I-485 receipt.