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How long can stay outside of US with valid Advance parol

How long can stay outside of US with valid AP while I-485 is pending? Has anybody stay abroad for more than 60 days and come back with valid AP without problem?

Technically you can stay up to validity of AP but its not a good idea to do so. Majority of the immigration experts will suggest you, not to cross 60 days.

I have stayed out of the US on 2 separate occasions for 2.5 months each and few other occasions between 1.5 - 2 months. Never had a problem on any occasion.

I think I stayed outside of the U.S. for about 6 months and did not face any problems at the LA airport. I basically presented them my AP and maybe having my husband (a US citizen) with me helped.

 
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