@attorneysekou: โ ๏ธ WHY THIS IS SO DANGEROUS ๐ Leaving the U.S. while your AOS is pending without Advance Parole is treated as abandoning your application ๐ USCIS knows the moment you exit the country ๐ There's no "fixing it later" once you leave, the case can be denied on the spot โ "CAN'T I JUST HAVE IT MAILED TO ME?" No. Advance Parole has to be approved and in hand BEFORE you leave. Mailing it while you're already gone does not work. ๐ WHAT IF YOU HAVE A REAL EMERGENCY? There are options for expedited Advance Parole, but: ๐ธ It's not guaranteed ๐ธ Standard processing is now taking 6+ months ๐ธ Emergency requests still require documentation and approval โ THE RULE TO LIVE BY If you have a pending Green Card application, never leave the U.S. until Advance Parole is physically approved and in your hands. No exceptions. Safe travels this summer and protect your case. ๐ Follow for more immigration updates like this one. ๐