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Publication date: 29.07.2025
Recently, our team was asked a question: “Is it possible to travel outside the US while waiting for an EB-1 green card?”
We wanna share the answer from our specialists:
22.07.2025 17:48:58 Yes, it is possible to travel outside the U.S. while waiting for an EB-1 green card, but there are important considerations and steps you should follow to ensure that your travel does not negatively impact your application process. 1. **Advance Parole**: If you filed for adjustment of status (Form I-485) within the U.S., you should obtain Advance Parole (Form I-131) before leaving the country. Advance Parole allows you to re-enter the U.S. without abandoning your green card application. Traveling without it can result in the denial of your adjustment of status application. 2. **Maintaining Valid Nonimmigrant Status**: If you hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as H-1B or L-1), you may be able to travel and return on that visa without needing Advance Parole, provided it remains valid during your travels. 3. **Consular Processing**: If you're applying for an EB-1 green card through consular processing, meaning you're completing the process at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad, traveling outside the U.S. is generally not an issue since you're already outside. 4. **Travel Risks**: Be aware of potential risks such as changes in immigration policies or personal circumstances that might affect re-entry into the U.S. 5. **Legal Advice**: Consult with an immigration attorney before making any travel plans to ensure compliance with all legal requirements and avoid jeopardizing your green card application. By taking these precautions, you can minimize risks associated with international travel while awaiting your EB-1 green card approval.
22.07.2025 18:10:23 Yes, you can travel outside the U.S. while waiting for your EB-1 green card, but only if you’ve applied for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) and obtained an approved Advance Parole (Form I-131) before leaving. Without it, your application may be considered abandoned. If you're pursuing consular processing instead, international travel isn’t restricted, but reentry depends on your current visa status. Always confirm your travel plans with an immigration attorney to avoid unintentional issues.
22.07.2025 18:14:49 Travel is allowed during the EB-1 green card process if you’ve filed Form I-485 and received Advance Parole, which acts as a reentry permit. Leaving the U.S. without it will likely cause your green card application to be denied as abandoned. If you’re outside the U.S. handling your case through consular processing, travel isn’t a problem — but make sure your visa remains valid. The safest approach is to wait for travel authorization unless advised otherwise by an immigration attorney.
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