What should I do if I need to leave the country in an emergency to return to the U.S. in the middle of my green card application?

Under U.S. immigration law, applicants for U.S. green cards can adjust their status by filing an I-485. Upon approval of the U.S. paper, the applicant may return to the U.S. within the validity period. However, the processing of the return paper often takes up toMore than six monthsThe time of the year. What should I do at this time if I need to leave the country in an emergency?

If an I-485 petitioner leaves the U.S. without first obtaining a return paper, the petitioner, as of the date of departure, will be considered to beIn-country adjustment of status renounced. So, how can I return to the U.S. successfully and without jeopardizing my green card application?

Don't worry ~ we'll bring out the savior for you today--Emergency Advance Parole (EAP)

First, determine whether you meet the conditions for applying for emergency return paper:

Applicants who have filed an I-485 petition, have an I-485 petition pending, and have not yet been issued a U.S. return paper.

There is an urgent need to leave the U.S. and there is documentation to support the urgent need.

Only applicants who will stay outside the U.S. for up to 30 days.

If the above conditions are met, then come and get it in one click!Tutorial for Nanny Level Application for Emergency Return to U.S. Paperbar (loanword) (serving drinks, or providing Internet access etc)

STEP.01

Login to USCIS Emergency Appointment Systemhttps://my.uscis.gov/en/appointment/v2, the display shows that the appointment type contains an emergency return to the U.S. paper, click Continue.

STEP.02

The next page is an introduction to the appointment service, click continue. Select the appointment maker, applicant or attorney, please select applicant and click continue

STEP.03

Fill in personal information: Name, Birthday, U.S. Zip Code, Country of Birth, I-485 Application Receipt Number, A number on the I-485 Receipt, Email, Phone Number, and whether any family members need the same service.

After filling out your personal information, go to the next page to check your information and submit your application.

STEP.04

Keep your cell phone number open (Immigration will call back to confirm the appointment in about 1-5 business days).

After confirming the appointment, the Immigration Bureau will send an appointment notification by mail or online.

Bring the appointment notice, completed I-131 Return to U.S. paper request form, filing fee, and supporting documents to your appointment on time.