Please Help

[canadianinmd]

Here is my situation: my wife and I had our green card interview in August of 2006 and the site has not changed my status for over 1.5 years.
I have already gone through one travel document and here is my dilemma:

A grandparent of mine just passed away and although I could not make it to the funeral.. they are going to have a memorial service in May-June.

My problem is should put out 300 bucks and potentially get my green card soon meaning I am out the money (as you can travel with a green card)?
Or should I wait it out?
Also, if I do apply for a travel document does that mean and say I dont have it near the end of May, can I go to my local office and request an emergency document as it will be a funeral for a close one.

If anyone has advice I would really appreciate it in this time of need.

Guess they do not accept checks right for travel document as well?


Thank you so kindly...
Jason

[PraetorianXI]

This is simple, you SHOULD NOT leave the USA while you AOS is pending with an ADVANCE PAROLE document. (i-131)

If you do leave, your AOS will be considered abandoned. You are stuck in namecheck, and nobody knows who long before it clears.

Apply for a travel document (I-131), is the only way you can leave the USA and come back without losing your future green card.