U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services grants Advance Parole documents that are valid for one year.
You can take trips outside the United States for as long as your Advance Parole document remains valid
. On your trips, Advance Parole will serve as a replacement for a U.S. visa.
What documents do I need to travel with Advance Parole?
- A passport from your country of origin that is valid for at least six months after the date of travel.
- Your Advance Parole document.
- Evidence of reason for the trip abroad.
- Employment authorization card.
- A copy of your DACA approval notice.
- State I.D. or driver’s license.
Can I be denied entry with Advance Parole?
A:
No, similar to a visa to the U.S., Advance Parole, does not guarantee admission into the United States
. Aliens who have obtained Advance Parole are still subject to the inspection process at the port of entry.
Is Advance Parole exempt from travel ban?
It is important to keep in mind that
travel on Advance Parole does not by itself exempt the traveler from the geographic COVID-related travel proclamations
.
How long can I stay outside us with Advance Parole?
You can’t leave the country until you have your approved travel document in hand, so you should expect to spend the 3–5 months after submitting your green card application in the United States. Theoretically, you could be out of the United States for
as long as you have a travel document (one year plus renewals)
.
Is Advance Parole still available for DACA 2021?
Yes. USCIS will continue to accept and adjudicate applications for advance parole for current DACA recipients
.
Can I travel to Mexico with Advance Parole?
All EAD cards, I-797 A Forms, Advance Parole Forms, I-20 OR DS-2019 are
not accepted to enter Mexico
. A foreigner of any country traveling to Mexico on leisure trips visiting Mexican maritime ports by cruise, are not required to obtain a visa or consular stamp.
How many times can you travel with Advance Parole?
Normally, when Advance Parole is granted, it allows the person to enter the U.S.
multiple times within a certain period
. It will last for as long as the adjustment of status application is processed and completed. It doesn’t exceed one year though, as the USCIS policy says so.
Can I travel while my i 90 is pending?
No matter the case, the processing time for an I-90 application is typically 8-10 months, which means, most likely,
the LPR in question will have to postpone international travel until they receive their new green card
.
What is the difference between Travel Document and advance parole?
Advance parole allows an alien to travel abroad without abandoning a pending adjustment application. A travel document allows a permanent resident or refugee to travel abroad without losing asylee or residence status
.
Can you travel to India with Advance Parole?
Can I return to the U.S. on my approved Advanced Parole? Unfortunately,
people with Advance Parole are not exempted from the travel ban on travelers from India
. They are also not eligible to get an NIE only on the basis of their Advanced Parole.
Can I travel while my i-131 is pending?
Individuals may travel on the approved advanced parole document, provided the document is valid for the entire duration of the time abroad
. The pending Form I-131 will not be considered abandoned in this situation.
Is my advance parole multiple entry?
Advance Parole is normally granted for multiple entries into the U.S.
and for the time period required to complete the adjustment of status application, not to exceed one year.
Can I travel while in removal proceedings?
An applicant who is in removal proceedings
should never travel outside the United States until they are granted legal status and permission to travel abroad
. This is true even if the applicant receives advance parole.
Does leaving on advance parole trigger unlawful presence?
The position was based on the conclusion that the person “departed” the U.S. However, recently, that position has been overturned by the Board of Immigration Appeals in a seminal case, Matter of Arrabally.
Exiting the U.S. with advance parole no longer triggers the unlawful presence bar
.
What are humanitarian reasons for advance parole?
Humanitarian purposes include
travel to obtain medical treatment, attend funeral services for a family member, or visit an ailing relative
. Educational purposes include semester-abroad programs and academic research.
How much does advance parole cost?
| I am applying for an advance parole document (Application Types D, E, and F): Filing Fee Total | Advance Parole – Type D (pending Form I-485 or Form I-821) $575 $575 | Advance Parole – Type E (humanitarian parole) $575 $575 | Advance Parole – Type F (humanitarian parole) $575 $575 |
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Can I travel to Cancun on advance parole?
All EAD cards, I-797 A Forms, Advance Parole Forms, I-20 OR DS-2019 are not accepted to enter Mexico
. A foreigner of any country traveling to Mexico on leisure trips visiting Mexican maritime ports by cruise, are not required to obtain a visa or consular stamp.
Can I apply for a Green Card after advance parole?
Yes, it is possible for DACA recipients to apply for a green card if they meet the lawful entry requirement.
If you’ve entered the U.S. lawfully with Advance Parole or if you first entered with a valid visa, you may meet the green card eligibility requirement.
