rohitnakra Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hello, Need advice on my possible travel to India in few weeks. Here is my current situation. GC applied under EB1-C I140 approved I485 pending I131 pending I765 (new card to be produced) which I hope is an indication that my ead should come in next 7-10 working days. First question is - is that correct understanding? My h1-B extension valid till 2018 but h1-b visa on my passport is expired as of October last year. My main question is if I were to travel to India in a month and assuming my approved ead is with me at that time, do I need to get my h1-B stamped in India to re-enter US? Ps - not sure if it will change response to my query but I also have a valid b1/b2 visa. Please advice. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 If you have approved Advance Parole with you, you can use that to return. EAD has no meaning in this context. Link to comment
rohitnakra Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thanks for your response. I read about i765 EAD/AP combo card. On what basis will USCIS issue that? If that is issued (which I learnt is upto USCIS discretion), I don't need a separate AP card, right? With my current I765 status as "Card was mailed to me" whereas I131 status as "pending", is that an indicator that I am not getting combo card? Kindly let me know. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 I believe it I s a combo card nowadays. Only one way to find out. Let the card arrive. Link to comment
rohitnakra Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I received my EAD card today and it is a combo card (with AP for 1 year) Is it safe to assume that I can now travel outside US and return using this card without having to get my H1-B stamped in India? Also, I learnt about filing an i9 for to travel. What is it needed and is it mandatory to fill it for my travel? Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Yes, you can use that to travel. What exactly do you mean by I9? Link to comment
rahul412 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I9 is used only when you change your employer. Link to comment
rohitnakra Posted April 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 Thanks a lot everyone for all your help. Link to comment
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