Not the best experience travelling with AP

[outsidebones]

Just thought I'd share this, and not wanting to put anyone off travelling, but...

Second time I travelled to the UK on AP, both times into NYC. the first time was no problem, not even a question. Went to secondary room, and got a stamp, done.

This time the immigration officer questioned why I had overstayed in the US, and why I was here etc etc. When I told him I got married and applied for AOS he told me I was not meant to do that. I explained I was given EAD and AP, and that an interview would be to determine whether this was acceptable. He was giving me a really hard time.

Eventually he stamped my passport and said he was not happy about it and would keep notes on me. I called USCIS and spoke to a Level 2, they said there was nothing to be concerned about, and that the immigration officer was having a bad day! Great!

Heres the BUT...she did say to me that the decision of the Immigration officer at the port of entry is final, and if he had refused me entry on that basis, it would stand. So essentially someone in a bad mood can refuse you entry.

I was calm, polite and direct. I never have a drink when I fly back, and I always cover my tattooes and be as "normal" as possible.

I'm not trying to put anyone off, just have your sh*t together

At 16 months I'm completely bored of this whole process

[Pinkflowers1982]

So sorry that happened to you. I did not apply for the AP for the same reason. The immigration atmosphere right now is very scary. I told my husband I would wait until the process is over for me to Travel back home. I had to be patient as much as I wanted to travel back back home. All I applied for was the EAD.

[Enub4]

That's always a possibility.

I applied for Global Entry a couple of years ago to make it easier for me to enter the USA when I travel. I don't know what is wrong with mine but I always get an X. The last time I used it they sent me to secondary, stayed there for a long time, lot of questions. At some point I thought they will not let me in. Never used it again and now I try to avoid that airport.

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

That’s scary.
I’m traveling to my country next month using my AP. I’ve overstayed here for a few years. Now Imm nervous. So weird to actually see a scary encounter using AP for the first time.
Really praying that everything is going to be alright.

[huyhoangvn]

Just thought I'd share this, and not wanting to put anyone off travelling, but...

Second time I travelled to the UK on AP, both times into NYC. the first time was no problem, not even a question. Went to secondary room, and got a stamp, done.

This time the immigration officer questioned why I had overstayed in the US, and why I was here etc etc. When I told him I got married and applied for AOS he told me I was not meant to do that. I explained I was given EAD and AP, and that an interview would be to determine whether this was acceptable. He was giving me a really hard time.

Eventually he stamped my passport and said he was not happy about it and would keep notes on me. I called USCIS and spoke to a Level 2, they said there was nothing to be concerned about, and that the immigration officer was having a bad day! Great!

Heres the BUT...she did say to me that the decision of the Immigration officer at the port of entry is final, and if he had refused me entry on that basis, it would stand. So essentially someone in a bad mood can refuse you entry.

I was calm, polite and direct. I never have a drink when I fly back, and I always cover my tattooes and be as "normal" as possible.

I'm not trying to put anyone off, just have your sh*t together

At 16 months I'm completely bored of this whole process

He knows he can't do **** so he gave you a hard time. On what ground should he refuse your entry? Nothing. Keep your head straight my friends. It's how the system works, you can AOS with overstaying, so take advantage of it.

[k6543]

Just thought I'd share this, and not wanting to put anyone off travelling, but...

Second time I travelled to the UK on AP, both times into NYC. the first time was no problem, not even a question. Went to secondary room, and got a stamp, done.

This time the immigration officer questioned why I had overstayed in the US, and why I was here etc etc. When I told him I got married and applied for AOS he told me I was not meant to do that. I explained I was given EAD and AP, and that an interview would be to determine whether this was acceptable. He was giving me a really hard time.

Eventually he stamped my passport and said he was not happy about it and would keep notes on me. I called USCIS and spoke to a Level 2, they said there was nothing to be concerned about, and that the immigration officer was having a bad day! Great!

Heres the BUT...she did say to me that the decision of the Immigration officer at the port of entry is final, and if he had refused me entry on that basis, it would stand. So essentially someone in a bad mood can refuse you entry.

I was calm, polite and direct. I never have a drink when I fly back, and I always cover my tattooes and be as "normal" as possible.

I'm not trying to put anyone off, just have your sh*t together

At 16 months I'm completely bored of this whole process

I was taken into secondary in Dublin airport (I've a Green Card, not AP), they have pre-US customs there so I don;t have to go thru customs again in US.
Even after my US citizen spouse was accompanying me they still took me in secondary.. after 30 mins, stamped my passport & asked me not to use cell phone while waiting in secondary.

Bottom line is, they have full authority to deny you entry into the US even if you have GC.
Only if you are a US citizen, they cannot.
But 99% they won't as long as you do not have any criminal convictions etc etc