How to Travel with an Advance Parole Green Card

If you have an Advance Parole green card, you may be able to travel outside the United States and re-enter without having to obtain a new visa. However, there are some things you need to know before you travel. This blog post will provide you with all the information you need to make sure your trip goes smoothly.

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Applying for an Advance Parole Document

If you have a Green Card and need to travel outside the United States, you will need an Advance Parole Document. This document allows you to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad.

You can apply for an Advance Parole Document by filing Form I-131 with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The form must be filed before you leave the United States.

There is no fee to file Form I-131. However, if you are applying for an Advance Parole Document to travel for humanitarian reasons, you may be required to pay a $575 processing fee.

Once Form I-131 is filed, USCIS will review the application and decide whether or not to issue an Advance Parole Document. If your application is approved, USCIS will mail you the document. It is important to note that an Advance Parole Document does not guarantee entry into the United States. You may still be subject to inspection by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer when you arrive at a port of entry.

What is an Advance Parole Document?

An Advance Parole Document is a travel permit that allows certain green card holders and certain parolees to return to the United States after traveling abroad. This document is also known as Form I-512.

If you have an Advance Parole Document, you do not need a visa to re-enter the United States. However, you will need to present your document at the port of entry.

You should only travel with an Advance Parole Document if you have been granted advance parole by the USCIS. If you leave the United States without an Advance Parole Document, you will automatically abandon your application for a green card.

If you have an emergency and need to travel before your Advance Parole Document is ready, you can request expedited processing of your document by contacting the USCIS.

How to Travel with an Advance Parole Document

If you have an advance parole document, you may be able to travel outside the United States and re-enter without applying for a new visa. An advance parole document does not guarantee your re-entry into the United States. You may be denied entry if you cannot prove to the satisfaction of the U.S. immigration officer that you meet all requirements for admission, or if you have been convicted of certain crimes.

If you are a green card holder, you should carry your green card with you when you travel, in case you are asked to show it to an immigration officer. If you do not have your green card with you, or if it has been lost or stolen, you should carry your advance parole document instead.

If you are a nonimmigrant (temporary) visa holder, do not travel outside the United States without first checking with your visa category sponsor to see if traveling on advance parole is allowed. If it is not allowed for your visa category, traveling on advance parole will automatically cancel your visa and you will not be able to return to the United States on that visa.

What to do if your Advance Parole Document is lost or stolen

If you are a Green Card holder and you lose your Advance Parole document or it is stolen, you should report the lost or stolen document to the local police department immediately. You should also contact the nearest U.S. consulate or embassy to report the incident. The consulate or embassy will issue you a new travel document.

Re-entering the United States with an Advance Parole Document

If you have an Advance Parole Document (also called a “Parole Document”), you do not need a visa to re-enter the United States. However, you will need to present the document to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer when you arrive at a U.S. port of entry, along with your passport and other documents required for admission. If the CBP officer determines that you are eligible to enter the United States, you will be admitted for the specific purpose and timeframe noted on your Advance Parole Document.

It is important to note that an Advance Parole Document does not guarantee entry into the United States. The CBP officer at the port of entry has discretion to deny admission, even if you have a valid Advance Parole Document.

Applying for a Green Card

If you have an advance parole green card, you have the right to travel outside the United States and return without having to apply for a new visa You can also apply for a green card while you are outside the United States, as long as you meet certain requirements.

To apply for a green card with an advance parole green card, you will need to:

1. Submit a completed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Include all required supporting documents, such as evidence of your identity, proof of your U.S. residency, and proof of your relationship to any qualifying family members.

2. Submit a completed Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. You will need to include evidence of your identity and residency, as well as a copy of your advance parole green card.

3. Submit a completed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization if you want to work in the United States while your application is pending. You will need to include evidence of your identity and residency, as well as proof that you are not inadmissible to the United States on public health or security grounds.

4. Pay the application fee for each form that you submit. Fees may vary depending on the form and how many family members are included in your application.

After you have submitted all required forms and paid the fees, USCIS will review your application and schedule an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate if necessary. If your application is approved, USCIS will issue you a green card valid for 10 years.

What is a Green Card?

A Green Card is an identification card that proves that you are a legal permanent resident of the United States. If you have a Green Card, you can live and work in the United States indefinitely. You can also apply for U.S. citizenship after five years.

If you are a Green Card holder, you may leave the United States and return through a port of entry with an Advance Parole document. Advance Parole allows you to re-enter the United States without having to obtain a new visa.

It is important to note that Advance Parole does not guarantee entry into the United States. You may be denied entry if:
-You have been convicted of a crime
-You have been diagnosed with a communicable disease
-You have previously been deported from the United States
-You are deemed inadmissible for other reasons

How to Travel with a Green Card

It’s important to note that if you have an advance parole green card, you cannot leave the United States without first obtaining advance parole from USCIS. If you do so, your green card will be automatically voided.

To travel outside the United States with an advance parole green card, you will need to apply for advance parole from USCIS. You can do this by filing form I-131, Application for Travel Document.

Once you have obtained advance parole, you can then travel outside the United States. However, it’s important to note that if your green card expires while you are outside the country, you will not be able to re-enter the United States on your green card. You will instead need to apply for a new Green card from abroad.

What to do if your Green Card is lost or stolen

If you are traveling on an advance parole green card and your card is lost or stolen, there are certain steps you must take in order to replace it. First, you should contact the nearest U.S. consulate or embassy as soon as possible. They will be able to issue you a new travel document. Second, you should file a police report in the country where the card was lost or stolen. The police report will be helpful in getting your new card replaced. Finally, you will need to submit an application for a new green card, which can be done online or by mail.

Re-entering the United States with a Green Card

If you have an Advance Parole Green Card, also known as a Reentry Permit, you may be able to return to the United States after traveling abroad. An Advance Parole Green Card allows you to leave the United States and return without having to obtain a new visa.

If you have an Advance Parole Green Card and wish to travel outside of the United States, you must first obtain advance permission, or “advance parole,” from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You can do this by filing Form I-131, Application for Travel Document.

Once you have obtained advance parole, you can then travel outside of the United States and return without having to obtain a new visa. However, it is important to note that an Advance Parole Green Card does not guarantee your admission into the United States. You will still need to go through Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection upon your return, and CBP will ultimately decide whether or not to admit you into the country.

If you are planning to travel outside of the United States with an Advance Parole Green Card, it is important to keep in mind that your Green Card itself will remain valid only if you return before the expiration date on your advance parole document. If you do not return before the expiration date on your advance parole document, your Green Card will be considered abandoned and you will no longer have legal permanent resident status in the United States.