What is advance parole document?

An advance parole document, also referred to as advance parole travel document or advance parole permit, is a legal document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows certain individuals to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad. It is typically used by individuals who have a pending application for adjustment of status, asylum, or temporary protected status, and need to leave the country temporarily for personal or professional reasons.

What are the types of advance parole document?

There are three main types of advance parole documents:

Advance Parole for Pending Adjustment of Status: This type is issued to individuals who have a pending application for adjustment of status and need to travel.
Advance Parole for Asylum Applicants: This type is issued to individuals who have applied for asylum in the United States and need to travel temporarily.
Advance Parole for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Applicants: This type is issued to individuals who have Temporary Protected Status and need to travel temporarily.

How to complete advance parole document

Completing the advance parole document requires careful attention to detail. Here are the steps to complete the document:

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Download the advance parole document form from the USCIS website or obtain a copy from your attorney.
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Fill in your personal information accurately, including your full name, date of birth, and contact information.
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Specify the purpose of your travel and provide any necessary supporting documentation.
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Pay the required filing fee and submit the completed form to the USCIS.
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Wait for notification from USCIS regarding the approval of your advance parole document.
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Once approved, carry the document with you when you travel outside of the United States and present it to customs officials upon re-entry.

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Questions & answers

USCIS takes approximately 3-5 months to process your Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. However, if you are experiencing an extremely urgent situation, you can visit your local USCIS office to request an Advance Parole Document on an emergency basis.
Form I-131 (“Application for Travel Document – Advance Parole”): Applications for advance parole saw a large increase in processing times, from 4.6 months in FY 2020 to 7.2 months in FY 2022.
To obtain Advance Parole, the applicant should file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, and receive approval before traveling. Form I-131 must be approved and the travel document issued before the applicant leaves the United States.
A: It usually takes about two to three months to process an Advance Parole application. Q: What is the valid duration of an Advance Parole? A: The advance parole document is valid for up to one year and during that period, an alien may make multiple entries into the United States.
Evidence that you are a lawful permanent resident: A copy of the front and back of your Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card or a Form I-551). A copy of the biographic pages of your passport and a copy of the visa page showing your initial admission as a lawful permanent resident.
Applicants are not required to document a specific reason for the travel and advance parole is routinely granted regardless of the basis of the pending adjustment application (family-based, employment-based, asylum/refugee status, U and T nonimmigrant status, etc.).