Can I Travel While My Green Card is Pending?

We received a question about traveling outside of the US while a Green Card case is pending.

When you apply to become a lawful permanent resident, if you travel outside the US, your case is considered abandoned. One easy way to get permission is to file for Advanced Parole (I-131) when filing your Green Card application. Basically, this gives you advanced permission to reenter the country before you even leave.This does not require an extra filing fee, and is a good idea to file with your Green Card application in case you will have to leave for any reason. This form comes with your I-765 work card.

We had a client once who had no other means of entering the US and her case was abandoned because she had to leave last minute to care for her ailing father in another country, USCIS contacted us to let us know the case had been abandoned and she lost her filing fee AND her place in line.

This can also revoke B-1 and B-2 or other non-immigrant visas in the future because you have demonstrated immigrant intent, meaning you want to live here and plant your roots.

Basically, if you file an I-45, you should file an I-131 along with it just in case.

[samsaharas]

Your such a hardworking lawyer thanks so much for answering our questions.

[GAUTTTAM]

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[amargsm]

Hello. Sir
Thank you for this important video
Just a question if the stamp I-551 on my passport is still valid. Can I travel outside US without applying for I-131
Thank you again

[cavoreo]

What if you have overstayed a visa but now is married to a US citizen and waiting for a greencard?

[batitube]

My green card is lost and is in the process I have a receipt number I have done the biometrics can I travel with that, thankyou

[tsikyrandriamanantena]

What about traveling within the US (by plane) while i485 is pending (already applied and done biometrics) and i94 already expired? would that be fine?

[shijijose]

He answers all the questions that you can think of... very helpful***

[sanjaymi]

Hello Sir, excellent analysis. One quick question, I got stuck in India due to L1A visa admin process DS5535(US embassy, New Delhi, almost 4 weeks now). My L2 dependents got stamped and travelled back to US last month. I can get medical RFE On my EB1C green card anytime now. My AP got approved after my departure from USA, not sure whether I can use that (received I-512L actual travel card)for traveling back to US. Appreciate your suggestion. Many thanks.

[inameicucme]

I just got my I-485 approved but I-765 and I-131 are still pending. Does it mean I can go ahead and travel internationally without dealing with the risks of reenterring US?

[devenbaskota]

My green card has expired and I have applied for renewal processing. I got the receipt for renew processing. I donot have passport and citizenship. Can we apply for travel document with the receipt. Or any easier ways to travel another country ?

[thelmarustia]

Can my 14 year old son visit me while my green card still pending? If yes, can he travel alone? Thank you sir.

[jahzeeljacobs]

Hey sir can I fly to a next state with my EAD card ?

[InGodwetrust]

Hello Sr... I'm lawful permanent resident US living abroad and I just renewal my green card and received i-797. While I'm waiting for LPR status, can I travel to Canada?
Thanks

[ritutiwari]

Do Canadian Citizens requires to file i-131 along with i-485 & i-765?
Canadian Citizens does not need visa to get to US otherwise.

[vamshikrishna]

Can I travel during i-751 pending with I-791 Notice of action (Divorced) I’m just concerned about if my separation would be an issue at the port of entry?

[poojashakya]

My greencard is going to expire in June 2021, need to go backhome soon.What happen if I get stuck with expired greencard in this pandemic?Is there anything I can do to secure my greencard??

[TennisOnAction]

I131 was approved but was told no guarantee to be back at airport by lawyer unless actual green card is issue. If plan C is approve by parliamentarian for parole is it the same for not guaranteed at the boarder?

[javapratomo]

im waiting for GC process, and my visa is C1D, can i still apply i 131 to travel document?

[leovaleros]

Can i travel within the US with ead? And are US territory considered within US?

[Richardm.]

Hello sir, I received an extension for 12 months while my new green card is in process . Will I have any issues if I decide to travel outside the u.s. even with an extension??