Travel can affect a pending case

Leaving the United States while Form I-485 is pending can create abandonment or admissibility issues. Advance parole may be relevant, but it does not guarantee admission and exceptions can be complex.

  • Do not book nonrefundable travel based only on general information.
  • Check the status and validity of every relevant document.
  • Obtain legal advice for unlawful presence, removal, criminal, or status concerns.

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