小纽你好:
我现在是H1B,PD将到,准备12月份提交485和AP申请,明年3月或5月回国。
我们公司的律师在邮件中说:
At the same time as we file your AOS, we will file an application for Advance Parole on your behalf. The current processing time for AP applications is approximately 4 to 6 months.
Note: If you depart the U.S. while the AP is in process with USCIS, even if in valid H-1B or L-1 status, USCIS will deny the AP application. Understandably, travel needs may arise before the AP is issued and you are permitted to travel with your valid H or L, but please be advised that your AP application will be denied. The AP document is an alternate form of travel authorization to your existing H or L visa.
按这个意思,我在AP申请期间用H1B回国会导致AP被denied。但是以下信息源却给出了相反的说法:
http://blog.wenxuecity.com/myblog/14332/200710/20710.html
移民局在给 AILA (美国移民律师协会)的答复(见 4/2/08 Agenda)中如是说:
1) 如果 AP 在 pending 的时候离境,但是以 H-1, H-4, L-1, L-2, K-3, K-4, V-1, V-2, or V-3 身份入境,其 AP 申请不认为是放弃;
2) 如果在 AP pending 期间离境,手中尚有未失效的 AP,且在该 AP 有效期内以 AP 入境,其 pending 的 AP 依然有效。
这个2017年的帖子中H-TownJC的回复也证实了相同的经历:https://www.immihelp.com/experience/148348-paci-travel-on-H-1b-with-advance-parole-pending.html
所以请问哪一种是更可信的说法?
谢谢!