Advance Parole

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L-1 Visa

I am in the U.S. on an L-1 visa, can I travel while my adjustment petition is pending?

If you have a valid L1 visa you can leave the US even without an Advance parole and it will not impact your green card petition.

Khadija DerrickApril 28, 2023

Immigration

What is an I-512L authorization?

I-512L is an Advance Parole document that allows an Adjustment of status applicant to travel internationally while his green card petition is pending.

Khadija DerrickMarch 21, 2023

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Immigration

The Return of Adjustment of Status for TPS Holders who Travel on Advance Parole

The last two years have seen significant developments resulting in changes in the interpretation of law by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, “USCIS” that has affected a beneficiary of Temporary Protected Status, “TPS” and the potential path towards…

Khadija DerrickAugust 29, 2022

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Immigration

What is a combo card, and why did USCIS stop issuing them?

As of April 2022, USCIS has stopped issuing combo cards in order to more quickly issue work permits that have suffered from significant backlogs. Applicants with a pending adjustment of status application now must wait for separate travel authorization before…

Khadija DerrickJune 15, 2022

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Immigration

I Have an Advance Parole, Do I Need a National Interest Exception?

If you have a green card petition pending and you obtained your Advance parole card based for example on marriage to U.S. citizen or green card holder, you do not need to apply for a National Interest Exception.

Khadija DerrickJuly 14, 2021

Immigration

Adjustment of Status Work Permits Extended to Two Years

USCIS has announced on June 11, 2021 that work permits (employment authorization cards) for those applying for adjustment of status can now be issued for a maximum of two year.

Khadija DerrickJune 30, 2021

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Family Immigration Immigration

What should I know when entering the U.S. on Advance Parole? What is a Secondary Inspection?

If your green card application is pending and you need to travel outside the U.S., you have to have an Advance Parole card. There are couple things you should keep in mind when entering the U.S. on your Advance Parole…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 10, 2020

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Immigration

What is the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy and How Does It Help Relatives of Filipino Veteran Soldiers?

What is the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy (FWVP Policy)? The FWVP Policy is a discretionary grant by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allowing family members of Filipino World War II Veterans with approved Form…

IanScottJune 8, 2016

I am in the U.S. on an L-1 visa, can I travel while my adjustment petition is pending?

What is an I-512L authorization?

The Return of Adjustment of Status for TPS Holders who Travel on Advance Parole

What is a combo card, and why did USCIS stop issuing them?

I Have an Advance Parole, Do I Need a National Interest Exception?

Adjustment of Status Work Permits Extended to Two Years

What should I know when entering the U.S. on Advance Parole? What is a Secondary Inspection?

What is the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Policy and How Does It Help Relatives of Filipino Veteran Soldiers?

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