@august 2022 this is a great question. I would like to know as well. do you plan on traveling away for a while?

Having an AP doesn’t give you an immigration status in the US & staying too long outside the country maybe be considered abandoning your case. Remember having an advanced parole doesn’t guarantee you entry back into the country. staying out 1 to 2 months is okay but keep in mind that if your case is denied while you are out there will be no re-entry. a lot of people with AP are currently stuck outside the country as they are being told it’s invalid even though it’s not expired.

Just got mine approved @Aries I..I will not be using it with all thats going on. I use it before and I was so nervous when I had to go for questioning. They ask me if my lawyer told me I wasn't guarantee re entry. I was so humble. I decided that I would not use mine again. I stayed 10 days. it expired and my lawyer reapply now that I am approved I am thankful but wont use it

@sara cg I used mine once and stayed for 35 days, had no issues at all even with secondary inspection but I’m not going anywhere until my green card is approved.

Good question, and no, Advance Parole does not have the same 6-month physical presence expectation that green card holders worry about. There’s no rule that you must be in the U.S. for 6 months per year on AP. The key issue with Advance Parole is different, you must return before the document expires and you must not abandon your underlying application (like a pending I-485). Long trips can still raise questions at reentry if it looks like you’re living abroad, but there’s no automatic rule like permanent residents deal with. Just make sure you don’t miss any biometrics or interview notices while you’re outside. - Attorney Ana Gabriela Urizar (All information shared here is for general educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney - client relationship. Your situation may require fact-specific guidance. For personalized legal advice, please consult an immigration attorney directly.)

not going anywhere until my green card is in hand 🤚🏾 and even then I still might not risk it