Advance Parole success

11-26-2006, 02:38 PM

I just wanted to write and say that after some initial panic about
receiving my Advance Parole document (I was supposed to return to
England in July for a 2nd wedding reception, but did not have documents
then), we went last week and returned to the U.S. yesterday.

I was slightly worried about what would happen, as I have read some
horror stories on this site, but I have never overstayed any visa, and
have done everything exactly by the book to fill out correct paperwork
etc, I was glad to see that my experience yesterday returning to America
reflected this.

My husband and I were taken to a secondary inspection point after the
intial passport control, and after only a few minutes, my Advance Parole
document was stamped and I was back home.

So, in my experience, if you do everything the correct way, things
work out!!

11-27-2006, 08:51 PM

> I just wanted to write and say that after some initial panic about
> receiving my Advance Parole document (I was supposed to return to
> England in July for a 2nd wedding reception, but did not have
> documents then), we went last week and returned to the U.S. yesterday.
>
> I was slightly worried about what would happen, as I have read some
> horror stories on this site, but I have never overstayed any visa, and
> have done everything exactly by the book to fill out correct paperwork
> etc, I was glad to see that my experience yesterday returning to
> America reflected this.
>
> My husband and I were taken to a secondary inspection point after the
> intial passport control, and after only a few minutes, my Advance
> Parole document was stamped and I was back home.
>
> So, in my experience, if you do everything the correct way, things
> work out!!

True, however there is a difference in being "admitted" into the USA,
and being "parolled" into the USA. In certain scenarios, it is a
disadvantage to only being parolled in, rather than admitted.

Rene

11-28-2006, 01:18 AM

> True, however there is a difference in being "admitted" into the USA,
> and being "parolled" into the USA. In certain scenarios, it is a
> disadvantage to only being parolled in, rather than admitted.
>
> Rene

What is the difference? And was I admitted or parolled in?

11-28-2006, 01:24 AM

> What is the difference? And was I admitted or parolled in?

I have to admit that this question intrigues me. My wife and I have not
traveled outside the country since she arrived here. We will be doing so
soon.
t

11-28-2006, 01:02 PM

> What is the difference? And was I admitted or parolled in?

If you returned to the USA using AP, you were parolled in. I don't know
the technicalities of the difference, but it's been discussed on this
forum before, try doing a search for the work "advance parole" and see
what comes up.

Rene

11-28-2006, 02:26 PM

> If you returned to the USA using AP, you were parolled in. I don't
> know the technicalities of the difference, but it's been discussed on
> this forum before, try doing a search for the work "advance parole"
> and see what comes up.
>
> Rene

Here's something that explains more: http://britishexpats.com/forum/sh-
owthread.php?t(0255&highlight=difference+admitted+ paroled.

Especially post #4 in that thread.

Rene

11-28-2006, 02:43 PM

> What is the difference? And was I admitted or parolled in?

Hi:

You were paroled. Quite different from being admitted. I have a trial
this afternoon at the Lancaster detention -- my client was paroled in
last January and was taken into custody last July. My client is
painfully aware of the difference.

BTW, I have another client who was paroled in 1999. He has been
detained since June 2005. He is painfully aware of the difference.

BTW, both clients did exactly the same violation of the law:
nothing at all.

__________________
Certified Specialist
Immigration & Nat. Law
Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization

11-28-2006, 03:10 PM

> Hi:
>
> You were paroled. Quite different from being admitted. I have a
> trial this afternoon at the Lancaster detention -- my client was
> paroled in last January and was taken into custody last July. My
> client is painfully aware of the difference.
>
> BTW, I have another client who was paroled in 1999. He has been
> detained since June 2005. He is painfully aware of the difference.
>
> BTW, both clients did exactly the same violation of the law:
> nothing at all.

What violation are they being accused of? (even though you made clear
they didn't commit law violation)

11-28-2006, 03:43 PM

> What violation are they being accused of? (even though you made clear
> they didn't commit law violation)

Hi:

They are arriving aliens with no proper visa or documentation for
admission to the United States -- in other words, they were here on
advance parole status.

"The trouble is all inside your head she said to me. The answer is easy
if you take it logically. I'd like to help you in your struggle to be
free." Paul Simon

__________________
Certified Specialist
Immigration & Nat. Law
Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization

11-28-2006, 04:49 PM

> Hi:
>
> They are arriving aliens with no proper visa or documentation for
> admission to the United States -- in other words, they were here on
> advance parole status.
>
> "The trouble is all inside your head she said to me. The answer is
> easy if you take it logically. I'd like to help you in your struggle
> to be free." Paul Simon

And so would possesion of an AOS being filed be "proper documentation"
for admission to the United States?

In other words my wife should carry that documentation in addition to
her AP letter.

t