485 Pending-> travelling on AP-> now GC got approved-> Q's on when to return, AP/GC?

[panky5]

We (parents) had applied for family based concurrent AOS in Aug, 2008 while we were on

tourist visas. We are now in India on Advance Parole(valid till Aug. 2009) that we received

after filing AOS.

Today(Feb, 2009) production of green card has been ordered for my wife and will soon be

received in USA. My case is still pending but we expect it processed soon. Thanks for all

the help.

My questions is

(a) What documents we need to show at immigration on returning to USA?. We have I-485

Notice, Advance Parole and valid Passports.

(b) Do we need to request somone in USA to mail our green cards on receipt.?

(c) How much maximum time we still can stay in India.? We wish to stay here for another 1-2

months. In any case making travel arrangements etc. is likely to take atleast 2 weeks.

(d) But is there a time limit for returning?

(e) Can we safely enter 2-3 months after the cards are received in USA, and

(f) sending GC by mail is not objectionable?


Also, in totality, Which one of these scenarios is correct:

1) Do we have to return immediately on approval of green card, enter with advance parole

only and it is not legal to mail green cards?

OR

2) It means if we can get our cards mailed and receive it here, we can safely travel back

with our green cards, even after 2 months of its receipt in USA. Overstay abroad is not an

issue whether it is 2 weeks, 2 months or even more. Am I right?

We would appreciate all the help here, as these are some of the question I have looked over

many sites and forums but could not find answers to. Thanks so much!

[bkwld]

I recommend you arrive by using your Advance Parole as long as they are not expired when you arrive. You traveled using your AP, so you should arrive using your AP meaning you should only stay the time the AP allows. When you get here, you should be a GC holder then.

When you do get to inspect your new GC, make sure to check if all the information is correct (name, spelling, etc.)

[alhunter16]

I-130

Hey Guys thanks for your help I'm filling for my wife and I did it through a lawyer. I send my Application I-130 in January and I have not received a receit yet, it was Jan 12 and I would like to know how long does it take to receive a receit
THANKS
AH