Advance Parole is a travel document that allows you to leave and re-enter the United States while your marriage-based green card application is pending. If you’ve filed for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) and want to travel abroad before your green card is approved, you need to obtain Advance Parole by submitting Form I-131. Without this document, leaving the U.S. will lead to your green card application being considered abandoned, which can result in denial.
Once approved, Advance Parole allows you to return to the U.S. and continue the green card process. It’s important to apply for it well before any planned travel, as processing can take several months.
