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^ if I was on the receiving end of that, I'd definitely grant the AP

I also have a sick grandmother but I'm going to wait it out for CIR, if. CIR fails I will strongly consider applying for AP.. All you need is a letter from the doctor translated into English, along with your payment and form filled out am I right?

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I made sure the letter (edit: sorry, I meant Dr. note) was certified as well as translated and in addition to that I also sent my birth certificate (which states my grandparents name for proof of kindship), my grandparents marriage certificate (to show proof of their anniversary) and copies of my DACA approval letter and EAD card. I would double check the instructions to make sure there's nothing I'm missing, especially since they are supposed to be devising a new application process for DACA AP's.

Good luck!

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Some of you have been wondering what the AP document looks like so I figured I'd post mine. I cut out the bottom but all it contains is a picture of the applicant (me) and a place to be stamped. By the way, you receive two copies of the same document, one that you give to the airline so they will let you board the plane back to the US (since we don't have a visa or green card) and one to give CBP.

I hope this is helpful to some of you!

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Hey I also got approved for AP I got my two copies as well. I need to use them by October 29,2013
How was the process for you? What documents did you show upon your departure and return?

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Sorry for the time it took to post this, I have typed it out out twice and accidentally hit delete. Ugh!

Anyway, the process to enter the country was soooo smooth! I arrived at Miami Int’l Airport with my USC sister. They had two separate lines, one for USC and one for GC holders/visitors. They told me I could not go into the USC line with my sister, but she could come with me which is what she did. The line we were on was taking forever and I started to notice a lot of the people at the window were being escorted away so I decided to switch to another line that was going much faster (and the officer seemed to be letting everyone go). When it was our turn my sister gave the officer her American passport and then I handed my Brazilian passport and AP letter. The officer was REALLY NICE and asked how come I didn’t have a green card if my sister was a citizen. I told him I was waiting for my parents to become citizens which should be next year. He made small talk about Hawaii and we told him we thought about moving to Miami at some point. He told me he had to send me to the back room but not to worry, that this was standard procedure just so they could check my paperwork, etc. When a new officer came to escort us away he told them: “Be nice to them. They are thinking about moving to Miami and I want to make sure they get here”. Awesome!

I’m pretty sure the waiting room they took me to was not the same room they take tourists to be “interrogated”. From observing people and listening to their conversations, I am under the impression that everyone in there had some sort of temporary status, or at least were granted AP for one reason or another.
They made me wait for close to an hour when a lady called me. I left my sister waiting in the waiting room and went with her into her office (which I noticed had those one way mirrors on every wall – so maybe they do interrogate people there). This lady was also VERY nice and said she was still working on my paperwork but called me just to keep her company and so I wouldn’t worry that it was taking so long. She made small talk, asked about DACA and how it felt to get that, whether or not I knew I was undocumented growing up, etc. It didn’t feel like I was being interrogated at all, though I’m sure I would get in trouble if I answered something really wrong. She shared her own stories, including how she felt as a 19 year old immigrant from Colombia. She never asked what I went to Brazil for, for how long, or anything like that. She only asked me how it felt. She seemed genuinely interested in my story. I couldn’t have felt more at ease.

At some point she was telling me that I was only her second DACA case. Another officer came in to see if she wanted coffee and she asked him if he had gotten many DACA cases. He said yes and that she should process us as TPS. After he left she said she would double check, but she didn’t think that that was right. She left and by the time she came back she already had her stamps with her. She asked for both copies of the AP letter (which I thought was interesting because I was sure the airline was supposed to have kept that), and stamped that along with my passport and i94. The stamp says "Paroled until Aug 19, 2014" though my AP is only valid until Sept 6, 2013. With that, she told me I was free to go.

To anyone in doubt about using their AP, I'd say go for it. Of course first make sure you don’t have any grounds of inadmissibility. But if you don’t, it is so worth it. I know how hard it was for me to make the decision. Even after receiving the AP in the mail and even booking my ticket, I still wasn’t sure if I’d be able to go through with it. Now, am I glad I did. Seeing my family after 12 years, and being in my hometown too… It just lit a huge fire under my butt to be the person my family always knew I could be. Being there was bittersweet for me. In a way it made me nostalgic for my childhood and being around so many people that love me unconditionally. But at the same time, it made me appreciate all the opportunities I am given in this country and I came back more determined to kick butt in school then ever!! I am even looking into a future semester abroad (which is also a testament to how comfortable I would feel going through customs with an AP again). I had a bit of an awakening while I was there and even changed my major.

Anyway, if you guys have any more questions or if you need help with anything regarding this or anything else, please don’t hesitate to ask. Best of luck to us all!

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Good thing everything turned out fine for you. Did you accrue Unlawful Presence prior to getting DACA? Was it brought up by the immigration officer?

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I was undocumented for 11 yrs by the time I received DACA. The only mention of that was when the officer asked if I knew I was undocumented growing up. Again, she didn't ask me this in an interrogating tone and added that she was always blown away by the stories she hears of dreamers who live their whole lives not knowing about their status.

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Hey what did u write for Part 7: On a separate sheet of paper, explain how you qualify for an advance parole document???? Please help. What did u guys write?

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Thats great to hear! Im glad it all went good.
I have too been here undocumented since the age of 3,
I dont think im inadmissible, I've never heen arrested or commited a crime, nor
Am i threat to this country. No record what so ever.
I should be good right?
Im leaving soon To mexico on granted AP.
Little nervous tho. Im leaving from LAX to Mexico.
Upon your return in brazil to board the plane, did they ask to see your documents? Why do you say the airplane should of kept one copy?

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Basically i wrote that i just wanted to see my grandparents since theyre sick.
Let them know your intentions are good.and that you'll be back.