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strong - 30 Mar 2006 16:08 GMT

I married an American citizen (Oct 12), we filled for my green card
Jan 2003, had an interview Aug 8, 2005. The officer was very rude
and she asked all the important question. My original passport with
my visa was stolen, i had a police report and my I 94 with me. I
always took out my I 94.
After the interview she said I would get a response in the mail. Its
been seven months and after 3 info pass notice I have not heard
anything.
The last one was my form is being transfered from one office to
another and my lawyer said my background check was not cleared at the
time of the interview. I have never been in any trouble since in this
country. They also said it takes about 120 to 180 days.
Can you please reply with some more info. I have read similar
posting and would like to know what to do. I would love to go home.
its been 15 years.

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Noorah101 - 30 Mar 2006 16:25 GMT

> I married an American citizen (Oct 12), we filled for my green card
> Jan 2003, had an interview Aug 8, 2005. The officer was very rude and
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> and would like to know what to do. I would love to go home. its been
> 15 years.

Hi strong,

Background checks can take a VERY long time sometimes, unfortunately.
There are a few people on the forum going through the same thing right
now. But since your PR status is not approved yet, you can still use AP
to travel back home for a visit (assuming you qualify for AP, i.e., no
previous overstays, etc.)

Best Wishes,
Rene

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strong - 31 Mar 2006 05:49 GMT

> Hi strong,
>
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> Best Wishes,
> Rene

Hi Rene,
Thanks for responding to my reply. I am not familar with AP or PR. I am
in this country 15 years, never retuned and haved stayed since then. I
am in New york where every thing goes slow.

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Boiler - 31 Mar 2006 06:15 GMT

> Hi Rene,
> Thanks for responding to my reply. I am not familar with AP or PR. I
> am in this country 15 years, never retuned and haved stayed since
> then. I am in New york where every thing goes slow.

PR = Permanent Resident

AP = Advance Parole -
http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/Emergency/index.htm#Advanced

Basically a document to get you back in whilst your GC is in progress. I
used mine a few times, depends as has been said on your circumstances.
Your lawyer should have mentioned it.

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Eric S. - 31 Mar 2006 17:32 GMT

AP is Advance Parole, which is used by people who are pending adjustment to
leave and re-enter the US. I assume from your posts that you have been out
of status for 15 years. In which case you should NOT use AP to leave the US
because you will incur a ban. (10 year?).

- Eric S.

>> Hi strong,
>>
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> in this country 15 years, never retuned and haved stayed since then. I
> am in New york where every thing goes slow.

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Noorah101 - 31 Mar 2006 18:16 GMT

Hi strong,

I recommend you discuss your travel options with your lawyer. Tell him
what status you've had in the USA for the past 15 years (if he doesn't
already know), and ask him if you are eligible to use Advance Parole.

Best Wishes,
Rene

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Waitng on response from interview