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*This page is for people who want to travel outside the U.S. while an immigration case is pending, or who are not sure if they can leave and return safely. It explains how Advance Parole works and how it can help you avoid losing your status or harming your case.*
What is Advance Parole?
What is Advance Parole?
Advance Parole is a travel document issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows certain immigrants to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad without losing their pending immigration status. It serves as a form of pre-authorization to travel, ensuring that individuals can return to the U.S. legally and resume their immigration process.
Who Does Advance Parole Apply To?
Who Does Advance Parole Apply To?
Advance Parole is typically available to individuals in the following situations:
Pending Adjustment of Status (Green Card Application):
Those who have applied for a green card but do not yet have lawful permanent resident status.Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients:
Eligible DACA recipients can use Advance Parole for specific purposes such as education, employment, or humanitarian reasons.Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Holders:
TPS beneficiaries may need Advance Parole to travel abroad and return lawfully.Other Humanitarian Applicants:
Individuals in unique immigration circumstances requiring urgent travel outside the U.S.
Why is Advance Parole Important?
Why is Advance Parole Important?
Protects Immigration Status:
Traveling without Advance Parole while awaiting a green card or in another pending status can lead to forfeiture of your application or denial of reentry into the U.S.Allows Necessary Travel:
It provides legal means to travel abroad for critical reasons such as family emergencies, educational purposes, or work obligations.Supports Legal Compliance:
Advance Parole ensures that immigrants follow proper procedures and maintain their eligibility for future immigration benefits.Reduces Risk:
Without Advance Parole, individuals could face significant challenges, including deportation or being barred from re-entering the U.S.
Advance Parole for Dental Work
This guide will show you how to apply for a humanitarian reason, such as getting a dental procedure. Remember, everyone's situation is different, so you may need to adjust some steps to fit your specific needs.
The forms are available here to download.
1. Cover letter (Dental)
2. G-1145 e- Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Fill out Form I-131 Travel Document
4. Sworn affidavit or Sword declaration
5. Copy of your EAD and Drivers License
6. Copy of your passport (Biometrics page)
7. Copy of I-797 Notice of Action (view status here)
8. Two passport size photos
9. USA Dentist estimated breakdown (treatment plan)
10. Foreign Dental Breakdown
11. Certified translation of foreign dental breakdown
12. Payment $630 (Money order, Personal check, Credit/Debit card) Via form G-1450 Authorization for Credit Card Transactions
Advance Parole for Visiting a Sick Relative
Advance Parole for Educational Reason
2. G-1145 e- Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Fill out Form I-131 Travel Document
4. Sworn affidavit or Sword declaration
5. Copy of your EAD and Drivers License
6. Copy of your passport (Biometrics page)
7. Copy of I-797 Notice of Action (view status here)
8. Two passport size photos
9. Example of an acceptance to study abroad program
10. School itinerary
11. Payment $630 (Money order, Personal check, Credit/Debit card) Via form G-1450 Authorization for Credit Card Transactions.
Advance Parole for Employement Purposes
2. G-1145 e- Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Fill out Form I-131 Travel Document
4. Sworn affidavit or Sword declaration
5. Copy of your EAD and Drivers License
6. Copy of your passport (Biometrics page)
7. Copy of I-797 Notice of Action (view status here)
8. Two passport size photos
9. Employment verification
10. Employer travel request
11. Email correspondence, Travel Request Approval
12. Payment $630 (Money order, Personal check, Credit/Debit card) Via form G-1450 Authorization for Credit Card Transactions
Advance Parole for Visiting a Relative's Grave
1. Cover letter (Graveyard Visit)
2. G-1145 e- Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Fill out Form I-131 Travel Document
4. Sworn affidavit or Sword declaration
5. Copy of your EAD and Drivers License
6. Copy of your passport (Biometrics page)
7. Copy of I-797 Notice of Action (view status here)
8. Two passport size photos
9. Copy of your Birth Certificate. Copy of relative (s) Birth Certificate
10. Certified translation of Birth Certificate (s)
11. Copy of Death Certificate for relative whom you are visiting
12. Certified translation of Death Certificate
13. Payment $630 (Money order, Personal check, Credit/Debit card) Via form G-1450 Authorization for Credit Card Transactions
Key Steps in Applying for Humanitarian Parole
Key Steps in Applying for Humanitarian Parole
Humanitarian (Dental) Advance Parole
Complete the following steps:
Fill out your forms:
a. I-131 Travel Document
b. G-1450 Authorization for Credit/Debit Transaction (if needed, or you can pay with a money order)
c. G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Make copies of the following documents:
a. EAD, SSN, DL, Passport (if you have one)
b. I-797 Approval Notice under C33-DACA Approval Letter (recommended)
Write your Declaration/Sworn Affidavit letter and cover letter, and take passport photos.
Translate your birth certificate and any dental estimate from the country where you plan to get treatment if it's not in English. Also, get an estimate from a dentist in the USA without dental insurance.
Dentist letters must include the doctor's name, clinic logo, stamp, signature, and date. The more recent, the better.
Remember to add certification to each translated document. The advance parole fee is $575. Always mail copies, not originals. The waiting time is 2-4 months. Get passports for your children/spouse if you haven't yet.
Humanitarian (Lasik) Advance Parole
Complete the following steps:
Fill out your forms:
a. I-131 Travel Document
b. G-1450 Authorization for Credit/Debit Transaction (if needed, or you can pay with a money order)
c. G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Make copies of the following documents:
a. EAD, SSN, DL, Passport (if you have one)
b. I-797 Approval Notice under C33-DACA Approval Letter (recommended)
Write your Declaration/Sworn Affidavit letter and cover letter, and take passport photos.
Translate your birth certificate, Lasik estimate of the country you want to go get the treatment done if it's not in English. Get an estimate of Eye Lasik treatment around your area.
Doctors letters must include the name of doctors, his clinic logo, Stamp, signature, and date *the more recent the better*
Remember to add certification to each translated document.The advance parole fee is $575. Always mail copies, not originals.The waiting time is 2-4 months. Get passports for your children/spouse if you haven't yet.
Humanitarian (Sick Relative) Advance Parole
Complete the following steps:
Fill out your forms:
a. I-131 Travel Document
b. G-1450 Authorization for Credit/Debit Transaction (if needed, or you can pay with a money order)
c. G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Make copies of the following documents:
a. EAD, SSN, DL, Passport (if you have one)
b. I-797 Approval Notice under C33-DACA Approval Letter (recommended)
Write your Declaration/Sworn Affidavit letter and cover letter, and take passport photos.
Example for Maternal aunt:
Translate your birth certificate, your mom's birth certificate, your aunt's birth certificate, your grandma's birth certificate.
Doctor note must include the name of doctor, his clinic logo, Stamp, signature, date, and relatives sickness. *the more recent the better*
Remember to add certification to each translated document.The advance parole fee is $575. Always mail copies, not originals.The waiting time is 2-4 months. Get passports for your children/spouse if you haven't yet.
Humanitarian (Employement) Advance Parole
Complete the following steps:
Fill out your forms:
a. I-131 Travel Document
b. G-1450 Authorization for Credit/Debit Transaction (if needed, or you can pay with a money order)
c. G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Make copies of the following documents:
a. EAD, SSN, DL, Passport (if you have one)
b. I-797 Approval Notice under C33-DACA Approval Letter (recommended)
Write your Declaration/Sworn Affidavit letter and cover letter, and take passport photos.
Include any flyers showing the event you are attending, a letter from your employer, letter or email of confirmation of attendance.
Also translate your birth certificate and any evidence that is not in English.
Remember to add certification to each translated document. The advance parole fee is $575. Always mail copies, not originals. The waiting time is 2-4 months. Get passports for your children/spouse if you haven't yet.
Humanitarian (Education) Advance Parole
Complete the following steps:
Fill out your forms:
a. I-131 Travel Document
b. G-1450 Authorization for Credit/Debit Transaction (if needed, or you can pay with a money order)
c. G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Make copies of the following documents:
a. EAD, SSN, DL, Passport (if you have one)
b. I-797 Approval Notice under C33-DACA Approval Letter (recommended)
Write your Declaration/Sworn Affidavit letter and cover letter, and take passport photos.
Include any letter of acceptance to the university you want to attend to.
Also translate your birth certificate and any evidence that is not in English.
Remember to add certification to each translated document. The advance parole fee is $575. Always mail copies, not originals. The waiting time is 2-4 months. Get passports for your children/spouse if you haven't yet.
Traveling with Advance Parole
Traveling with Advance Parole
If you're traveling with children without their other parent (or parents), like your sibling, niece, or nephew, and they are underage, make sure to get an International Travel Consent and Acknowledgement (you can download the form here). This helps avoid any problems when you leave or return.
If you are married and have updated your name on your DACA papers, we strongly recommend taking your marriage license or a scanned copy with you.
How to Apply for Advance Parole?
How to Apply for Advance Parole?
This guide will show you how to apply for Advance Parole for humanitarian reason. Remember, everyone's situation is different, so you may need to adjust some steps to fit your specific needs.
1. Cover letter (Sick Relative)
2. G-1145 e- Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
3. Fill out Form I-131 Travel Document
4. Sworn affidavit or Sword declaration
5. Copy of your EAD and Drivers License
6. Copy of your passport (Biometrics page)
7. Copy of I-797 Notice of Action (view status here)
8. Two passport size photos
9. Copy of your Birth Certificate. Copy of relative (s) Birth Certificate
10. Certified translation of Birth Certificate (s)
11. Doctor’s letter for sick relative
12. Certified translation of the doctor’s letter
13. Payment $630 (Money order, Personal check, Credit/Debit card) Via form G-1450 Authorization for Credit Card Transactions.
Humanitarian (Grave) Advance Parole
Complete the following steps:
Fill out your forms:
a. I-131 Travel Document
b. G-1450 Authorization for Credit/Debit Transaction (if needed, or you can pay with a money order)
c. G-1145 E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
Make copies of the following documents:
a. EAD, SSN, DL, Passport (if you have one)
b. I-797 Approval Notice under C33-DACA Approval Letter (recommended)
Write your Declaration/Sworn Affidavit letter and cover letter, and take passport photos.
Example for Maternal Grandmother:
Translate your birth certificate, your mother's birth certificate and grandmothers birth and death certificate.
IF THE DEATH HAS OCCUR MORE THAN 2 YEARS PLEASE ADD ANOTHER REASON WITH YOUR APPLICATION TO AVOID RFES
Remember to add certification to each translated document. The advance parole fee is $575. Always mail copies, not originals. The waiting time is 2-4 months. Get passports for your children/spouse if you haven't yet.
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