Traveling with Advance Parole

[Marjanneco 1]

I got my advance parole (in a form of employment ID which serves as advance parole ID too) and i’m planning to travel to Dubai(my previous residence) for 2 weeks.

 

Is it really safe to travel with the advance parole?

 

What documents do I need to bring with me?

[payxibka 10,047]

5 minutes ago, Marjanneco said:

 

Is it really safe to travel with the advance parole?

 

That's why they issue it

[Marjanneco 1]

13 minutes ago, payxibka said:

That's why they issue it

yes but there are conditions that’s why i wanted to ask. i did read that there can still be issues re-entering the US. thanks tho

[HRQX 4,145]

35 minutes ago, Marjanneco said:

i did read that there can still be issues re-entering the US.

It's very low risk. I wouldn't worry.

 

Note that only US nationals (i.e. US citizens, American Samoans, Swains Islanders, and CNMI individuals that chose not to get US citizenship) and American Indians born in Canada (with at least 50% American Indian blood) are guaranteed entry to the US and can't be deported.

[Moe428 129]

57 minutes ago, payxibka said:

That's why they issue it

 

6 minutes ago, HRQX said:

It's very low risk. I wouldn't worry.

 

Note that only US nationals (i.e. US citizens, American Samoans, Swains Islanders, and CNMI individuals that chose not to get US citizenship) and American Indians born in Canada (with at least 50% American Indian blood) are guaranteed entry to the US and can't be deported.

Aren't you effectively guaranteed to go into secondary inspection if you travel on AP?  Everyone whom I've heard of using AP had to go through secondary inspection when going through customs.  They are able still re-enter the US but it still must be annoying going through secondary inspection that can take a long time.

[HRQX 4,145]

6 minutes ago, Moe428 said:

They are able still re-enter the US but it still must be annoying going through secondary inspection that can take a long time.

Just make sure there is a lot of time during the layover (if applicable).

Edited November 9, 2019 by HRQX

[little immigrant 801]

3 hours ago, Marjanneco said:

What documents do I need to bring with me

Bring your EAD and passport 

 

Safe travels 

[payxibka 10,047]

6 hours ago, Moe428 said:

 

Aren't you effectively guaranteed to go into secondary inspection if you travel on AP?  Everyone whom I've heard of using AP had to go through secondary inspection when going through customs.  They are able still re-enter the US but it still must be annoying going through secondary inspection that can take a long time.

Yes, but only because you are entering as a parolee, which requires a  little extra paperwork and they do in that area

[randomstairs 309]

It's relatively safe to travel back to the US with AP. You'll be taken to the secondary where they will parole you in.

 

It can be somewhat problematic if you lose the AP card abroad as the airlines are not too eager to cooperate and US consulates generally don't issue a replacement travel document to AP holders (they do to GC holders). So just be aware of that risk and don't lose that card. Also make an electronic copy of both sides of the card before you travel. 

[Marjanneco 1]

1 minute ago, randomstairs said:

It's relatively safe to travel back to the US with AP. You'll be taken to the secondary where they will parole you in.

 

It can be somewhat problematic if you lose the AP card abroad as the airlines are not too eager to cooperate and US consulates generally don't issue a replacement travel document to AP holders (they do to GC holders). So just be aware of that risk and don't lose that card. Also make an electronic copy of both sides of the card before you travel. 

thank you so much for this! so helpful!

[Martha R 59]

17 hours ago, Marjanneco said:

I got my advance parole (in a form of employment ID which serves as advance parole ID too) and i’m planning to travel to Dubai(my previous residence) for 2 weeks.

 

Is it really safe to travel with the advance parole?

 

What documents do I need to bring with me?

How come you do not have a timeline? You come to VJ ask questions. people provide answers to your questions in a volunteer manner and you do not have timeline so that other people can at least look at it and get some information or help if needed?  

[Ontarkie 14,438]

~~Moved to Working and Traveling, from AOS Family - the topic is about traveling with AP.~~

[wtrav 34]

I went to my homecountry for 2.5 months and had no issued coming back. They checked the combo card and my passport. I had my marriage certificate with me just in case but it was not needed. Had to spend some time in the "immigration room" to get the stamp.