I came across this press release and thought it is of interest to many..
A number of individuals in the past had queried whether AP is needed to travel abroad while I-1485 is pending. The answer is YES.
Details can be found in the press release by USCIS on May 24, 2006.
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/pachron.htm
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USCIS REMINDS APPLICANTS FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO OBTAIN ADVANCE PAROLE BEFORE SUMMER TRAVEL ABROAD
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) reminds individuals who have been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and individuals with an application for adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident, an application for relief under section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA 203), or an asylum application, that they must obtain Advance Parole by filing Form I-131, Application for Travel Document (available online at www.uscis.gov), with USCIS before traveling abroad. Advance Parole is permission to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad in order to continue processing for adjustment of status. Individuals must be approved for Advance Parole before leaving the United States. Travel outside of the United States without Advance Parole has severe consequences and individuals who violate this law may be unable to return to the United States and their applications may be denied. Applicants can apply for Advance Parole at Service Centers.
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A number of individuals in the past had queried whether AP is needed to travel abroad while I-1485 is pending. The answer is YES.
Details can be found in the press release by USCIS on May 24, 2006.
http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/pachron.htm
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USCIS REMINDS APPLICANTS FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS TO OBTAIN ADVANCE PAROLE BEFORE SUMMER TRAVEL ABROAD
U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) reminds individuals who have been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and individuals with an application for adjustment of status to that of lawful permanent resident, an application for relief under section 203 of the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act (NACARA 203), or an asylum application, that they must obtain Advance Parole by filing Form I-131, Application for Travel Document (available online at www.uscis.gov), with USCIS before traveling abroad. Advance Parole is permission to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad in order to continue processing for adjustment of status. Individuals must be approved for Advance Parole before leaving the United States. Travel outside of the United States without Advance Parole has severe consequences and individuals who violate this law may be unable to return to the United States and their applications may be denied. Applicants can apply for Advance Parole at Service Centers.
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