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
.
Where can you go with advance parole?
Therefore, when USCIS gives you Advance Parole, you are allowed to go to
any U.S. port of entry
so you can get parole into the United States. Since you don't have a visa, the document will serve as a replacement and will be accepted. You still need your passport, though.
Can you 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 it safe to travel with advance parole 2021 Covid?
Even then, most immigration attorneys recommend against traveling outside of the United States while your Green Card application is pending as the risks rarely justify the reward. Generally speaking,
you should only travel outside the United States with advance parole in an emergency situation
.
Is advance parole still available for DACA 2021?
Yes. USCIS will continue to accept and adjudicate applications for advance parole for current DACA recipients
.
How long can you travel on Advance Parole?
It will take approximately 3-5 months to get to you, so you should expect to stay in the United States until you receive the physical document. Typically, an Advance Parole document allows you to travel for
up to a year abroad
. However, USCIS reserves the right to revoke your permit for any reason.
Is Advance Parole a travel document?
Advance parole allows you to travel back to the United States without applying for a visa.
A transportation company (airlines) can accept an advance parole document instead of a visa as proof that you are authorized to travel to the United States
.
How many times can I use Advance Parole?
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
. This isn't set out in the law anywhere; it's a matter of USCIS policy.
How long does it take to get green card after Advance Parole?
The travel document allows someone living in the U.S. while awaiting their green card to travel abroad without nullifying their green card application. For a family-based green card, it takes anywhere from
10 months to several years or more
to process a green card.
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 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.
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
.
Can DACA get advance parole 2022?
Yes. USCIS is accepting and adjudicating applications for advance parole for current DACA recipients
.
