Advance parole question

[RRH]

We would like to send my step-son to Ukraine in 3 weeks but I understand advance parole can take 45 days. Anyone have experience getting it faster. And what is the best reason? Ill relative? And also, what does it look like? I mean is it attached to the passport, or a seperate document? Any help would be appreciated.

[RRH]

... in response to Advance parole question, posted by RRH on Jul 2, 2002

Thank you all for a quick reply!

[Oatmeal]

... in response to Advance parole question, posted by RRH on Jul 2, 2002

Is in a separate document.

It is a piece of paper with her photo glued to it.  It is embossed but still looks really cheap to me.

In any case it took just about 40-45 days to get this advanced parole back from the INS.

[Charles]

... in response to Advance parole question, posted by RRH on Jul 2, 2002

If you really are in a bind, the Baltimore office of the INS will issue advance parole immediately if you show up in person.  There is no residency requirement, you just have to physically show up.

[Stevo]

... in response to Advance parole question, posted by RRH on Jul 2, 2002

To get it quickly, you need to go to the local INS office in person rather than applying by mail.  No reason is necessary other than that your stepson is visiting relatives, etc.  It is a single-page 8-1/2 by 11 document, good for 1 year (good for any number of visits).

[Apk1]

... in response to Advance parole question, posted by RRH on Jul 2, 2002

Does he have his own passport, or is he in his mothers'?

I he does not have his own, he cannot travel out of the country without your wife.

[RRH]

... in response to Re: Advance parole question, posted by Apk1 on Jul 2, 2002

Yes, he has his own

[WilliamF]

... in response to Re: Re: Advance parole question, posted by RRH on Jul 2, 2002

I think the time factor depends on which INS facility you use. It only took us about 10 days to get our travel document (it is a seperate document) from the the S.F. facility....William

[Rags]

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Advance parole question, posted by WilliamF on Jul 2, 2002

We were told AP from Sacramento 6-8 weeks. Your milage may vary...