Traveling with Advance Parole

[hopefulandhappy]

Hello everyone,

I just got my EAD and Advance Parole approved.

I really want to travel but am worried that I won't be let back in the US - the notes written on notice of approval are kind of worrisome:

"1. Parole into the US is not guaranteed. In all cases, a CBP officer must still inspect you at a port of entry to determine whether you are eligible to come into the US according to terms of this advance parole. Even though USCIS approved your advance parole, CBP may still refuse to parole you into the US.
2. Parole into the US is not an "admission" into the US. If you have a pending Form 1-485 and we deny it, you may be subject to removal proceedings for being inadmissible to the US.
3. Unlawful Presence. If you leave the United States after being unlawfully present in the US, you may be barred from admission even if you obtained your advance parole"

My lawyer said it's 100% fine for me to travel as I am here legally. Been on an O-1 visa before applying for I-485, I pay taxes, etc. And that those notes are meant for people who commit crimes or under categories for which they are not eligible to get the permission to enter. But then again, looks like nothing is guaranteed.

Has anyone had issues traveling with advance parole? What are your experiences traveling with an advance parole? Would you suggest to travel with advance parole or to just wait until approval of green card? If I do decide to travel, do you suggest that I bring supporting documents such as the I-485 application receipts/notices, old visas, tax returns, etc?

Would love to know your thoughts. Thank you so much.

[hpx3000]

Traveling on AP is fine; a lot of people do it. Some face stern behavior at customs office upon their return but each case is different. You'll be okay.

[Enub4]

They put the same warnings for people with Visas and also people with Visa Waiver Program that need ESTA to travel.

[hopefulandhappy]

Thanks guys.

Should I bring all of the documents with me? I'm going to bring my I485 receipt and old visas for sure, but what about the tax docs, etc?

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

I traveled to asia early this year using my combo card. I was out of status (tourist visa) for a few years. My travel was very smooth. Coming back, they put you on secondary jnspection which is nerve racking, but quick and easy. You can read more of my experience under ead/ap section. It’s probably a couple of pages in. Maybe 4 or 5.

[hopefulandhappy]

I traveled to asia early this year using my combo card. I was out of status (tourist visa) for a few years. My travel was very smooth. Coming back, they put you on secondary jnspection which is nerve racking, but quick and easy. You can read more of my experience under ead/ap section. It’s probably a couple of pages in. Maybe 4 or 5.

Thank you, I'll check it out! Sent you a message too by the way

[kalokapal]

I travel a lot for work and I have used Advance Parole to travel back 5-6 times in the past few months. There has been no issue at all--I've traveled from airports in Asia, Europe and Africa and they all know what AP is. There is always secondary inspection, but that rarely takes more than 10 minutes.

Also, all you need is the combo card and the passport. I have a family based application, so maybe different for people adjusting for work (in terms of docs required in inspection).

[cptfll]

I have used AP to enter the US three times with no issue at all. You always go for secondary inspection, but this has never taken more than 3 minutes to get through. Twice, they didn't even ask me any questions, just called my name and gave me my passport. On the last time, they asked me to give the last four digits of my SSN, and then gave me my passport and thanked me.

[NSTJ18]

Hello everyone,

I just got my EAD and Advance Parole approved.

I really want to travel but am worried that I won't be let back in the US - the notes written on notice of approval are kind of worrisome:

"1. Parole into the US is not guaranteed. In all cases, a CBP officer must still inspect you at a port of entry to determine whether you are eligible to come into the US according to terms of this advance parole. Even though USCIS approved your advance parole, CBP may still refuse to parole you into the US.
2. Parole into the US is not an "admission" into the US. If you have a pending Form 1-485 and we deny it, you may be subject to removal proceedings for being inadmissible to the US.
3. Unlawful Presence. If you leave the United States after being unlawfully present in the US, you may be barred from admission even if you obtained your advance parole"

My lawyer said it's 100% fine for me to travel as I am here legally. Been on an O-1 visa before applying for I-485, I pay taxes, etc. And that those notes are meant for people who commit crimes or under categories for which they are not eligible to get the permission to enter. But then again, looks like nothing is guaranteed.

Has anyone had issues traveling with advance parole? What are your experiences traveling with an advance parole? Would you suggest to travel with advance parole or to just wait until approval of green card? If I do decide to travel, do you suggest that I bring supporting documents such as the I-485 application receipts/notices, old visas, tax returns, etc?

Would love to know your thoughts. Thank you so much.

I can't say for experience because I don't even have my AP yet, but like others mentioned the warnings 1 and 2 are the same than with a Visa, not sure about 3.
I can't hardly way to get mine to visit my family.

[haydv]

Just go for it and enjoy your travel , this is made for it .. I ve traveled on advance parole twice. And they put you on second inspection but then they let you go .
if you was not allowed to travel they would not give it to you .so no worry

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

And make sure you dont have any criminal convictions for that might cause some problems.

[hopefulandhappy]

Thank you guys! I have a clean background, etc so hopefully everything goes smoothly.