Has anyone done this before?

[sparrowxxx419]

Has anyone, travelled to Canada before on visit or vacation on AP while waiting on a decision after interview is done?

[vekram]

I am not sure what is special about Canada travel. I see it as going out of US. It could be Canada or India or UK etc. Yes, this is pretty usual scenario where people travel on Advance Parole while waiting for I-485 Adjudication pre or post interview. Why are you asking this Q is not clear to me. Are you planning to travel? What exactly is the question here.
Remember one thing, whenever you try to enter in US on Advance Parole, you WILL BE taken for secondary inspection which is a mandatory process for Customs Border Protection. You can be "Paroled" into US subject to CBP inspection if you show Advance Parole document. It is not treated as an "Admission" into US which typically happens when person shows a VISA at port of entry.


<<Not a Legal Advice. Just my personal Opinion. Please refer to your lawyer OR USCIS website for official response>>

[sparrowxxx419]

Thank you for replying my post and being explicit. My main question is since my visa is expired here and am waiting for my green card since I just finished with my interview. How do I apply for a Canadian visa? Do I go to my home country to apply or Is there a way I can apply from the states here ?

[Scanigm]

Just wait until you get your GC. Shouldnt take too long to get since you are done with your interview. I have AP and want to go somewhere. I am so close in getting my GC.. Im not risking anything especially the way this Administration is going.

[sparrowxxx419]

Thank you for your prompt response I

[gaps0214]

Thank you for replying my post and being explicit. My main question is since my visa is expired here and am waiting for my green card since I just finished with my interview. How do I apply for a Canadian visa? Do I go to my home country to apply or Is there a way I can apply from the states here ?

Hello,

You have to apply for a Canada temporary resident visa (TRV) to travel to Canada as a US based person.
You can use your EAD document to establish as a US based person. You can apply online. They will ask you to send your passport to one of their two consular offices in the mainland US or to Ottawa for the visa foil.
You will also need to establish a Fedex account because you will need to have a shipping document preauthorized for them to send back your passport after it is stamped with the visa foil.
The exception to this advise is if your home country passport has visa-free privileges for short-term travel to Canada in which case, go for the trip and use your AP document to return to the US.
In any case, returning to the US with AP means going through secondary immigration clearance, which is really just procedure.

Hope this helps. And congratulations on your GC approval.

Cheers,

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
February 22, 2019: Sent Renewal Application for EAD/AP
March 13, 2019: Received NOA on AP Renewal Application (new MSC reference number)
March 27, 2019: Received NOA on EAD Renewal Application (new MSC reference number), no biometrics required

[sparrowxxx419]

Can I use my EAD to apply for TRV? My i485 is pending

[gaps0214]

Can I use my EAD to apply for TRV? My i485 is pending

Hi, see italics bold entries below:

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
February 22, 2019: Sent Renewal Application for EAD/AP
March 13, 2019: Received NOA on AP Renewal Application (new MSC reference number)
March 27, 2019: Received NOA on EAD Renewal Application (new MSC reference number), no biometrics required

[sparrowxxx419]

Hi, see italics bold entries below:

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved
February 22, 2019: Sent Renewal Application for EAD/AP
March 13, 2019: Received NOA on AP Renewal Application (new MSC reference number)
March 27, 2019: Received NOA on EAD Renewal Application (new MSC reference number), no biometrics required

Please,I want to ask you some things in private. Is it possible for us to talk privately?