Advanced Parole

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Immigration: Advanced Parole

What is Advanced Parole?

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    Advanced Parole is a way to travel outside of the country and be admitted back into the United States. This can be a powerful tool in future forms of relief if one qualifies. If a person currently has DACA status, they should contact their attorney about whether they qualify for Advance Parole.


    Advance parole, also known as humanitarian parole, is a permit for a non-U.S. national, who does not have a valid immigrant visa, to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad. Such persons include those who have applied to adjust their status to that of permanent resident or to change their non-immigrant status. Advance parole must be approved before the applicant leaves the United States, or any residency application be denied unless exceptional circumstances are demonstrated by the alien.

  • Do I need Advance Parole?

    Aliens in the United States who wish to travel abroad but have:


    • An application for adjustment of status pending;
    • Been admitted as a refugee or have been granted asylum;
    • Been granted benefits under the Family Unity Program;
    • Been granted Temporary Protected Status; or
    • An asylum application pending.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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  • What are the benefits of Advance Parole?

    There are two benefits of advance parole: First, it enables an alien to come back to the U.S. after traveling abroad without the necessity of obtaining a visa to enter the U.S. Second, it preserves the adjustment of status application pending with the USCIS. 

  • Who is not eligible for Advance Parole?

    Aliens in the United States are not eligible for Advance Parole if they are:


    • In the United States without a valid immigration status;
    • An exchange alien subject to the foreign residence requirement;
    • In possession of a previously issued re-entry permit or refugee travel document which is still valid, unless it was returned to
    • USCIS or it is demonstrated that it was lost;
    • The beneficiary of a private bill; or
    • Under removal proceedings.
  • Does Advance Parole guarantee admission into the United States?

    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.

  • How long does it take to get an Advance Parole approved?

    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. Also, an advance parole document may be renewed, so long as the renewal application is filed at least 120 days before the previously issued advance parole expires.

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