Advance Parole, Reentry Permits and Travel Documents (Form I-131)
What is an Advance Parole Document?
An Advance Parole Document is a form of temporary travel authorization used to reenter the United States after traveling abroad. Certain non-U.S. citizens use advance parole in lieu of a visa when reentering the United States.… Continue Reading →
What is a Reentry Permit?
A Reentry Permit is used by lawful permanent residents or conditional permanent residents who plan to travel outside the United States for more than one year, but less than two years.… Continue Reading →
What is a Refugee Travel Document?
A Refugee Travel Document is a travel document (very similar to a passport) issued to a refugee or asylee that allows him or her to travel abroad and return to the United States.… Continue Reading →
What is an Alien Registration Number and where do I find it?
Also known as an A-Number, your Alien Registration Number is an 8 or 9 digit number that can be found on a variety of documents from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or the former INS.… Continue Reading →
I’m a refugee/asylee. Can I travel back to my home country?
It’s possible to travel back to your home country, but it’s highly discouraged by most immigration attorneys (assuming this is the same country where you experienced past persecution or claim a fear of future persecution). … Continue Reading →