I-485/i-130
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some guidance from anyone who has been in a similar situation.
I’m currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and have filed for Adjustment of Status (I-485) through marriage to a U.S. citizen (filed November 2024 in Dallas field Office along with I-130). I’ve responded to RFEs, and my case is still pending with USCIS.
The delay is becoming challenging, especially as I’ve been unable to travel internationally for important personal/family reasons. I understand that leaving the U.S. without proper authorization could be treated as abandoning my application.
One added complexity is that I was born in a country that is currently facing U.S. travel restrictions, although I now also hold British citizenship and working legally in the US as for an international organization and currently hold a valid diplomatic visa that allows me to work and travel.
My questions are:
- Can I still apply for Advance Parole (I-131) now if I didn’t submit it with my original AOS package?
- Has anyone applied for Advance Parole after filing AOS separately and had success?
- Are there additional risks when traveling/re-entering given my background?
- Would requesting emergency Advance Parole be a better route in this situation?
For context:
- Married to a U.S. citizen
- I-130 + I-485 filed Nov 2024
- RFEs responded to
- Case still pending
- Currently unable to travel
I’d really appreciate any insight or experiences others can share.
Thank you!