Immigration Forms

Must-Know Facts

  • Advance parole is a travel document that permits individuals on certain nonimmigrant statuses to temporarily leave and reenter the U.S. while their applications are pending.
  • Individuals with a pending adjustment of status application (I-485), refugees admitted to the United States, asylum applicants, beneficiaries of the Family Unity Program, and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients are all eligible for advance parole.
  • File Form I-131, Application for Travel Document for the Advance parole travel document
  • Advance Parole does not replace your passport; travelers must carry both.

Immigration Forms Articles

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    What is the I-512 Advance Parole Document for Traveling Abroad?

    Published on March 19, 2025

    Advance parole (I-512) is a special permission granted by USCIS in the form of a travel document. It allows you to temporarily travel overseas while living in the United States and awaiting your green card or maintaining another noncitizen immigration status. If you travel outside of the United States while your green card application is…

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    How to Get U.S. Visa Sponsorship Family, Employment, and Tourist Visas

    Published on April 22, 2024

    Visa sponsorship is a very common topic when discussing how to move to the U.S. In this article, you will find information on visa sponsorship, its importance, and how it works. Whether you’re an employer looking to sponsor an employee or an individual seeking to enter the US, this page will provide you with the…

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    NVC Expedite Request Process Guide

    Published on April 01, 2024

    Normally, visa applications go through a standard timeline for processing, which can take several months or even years. In emergencies or hardship, a petitioner can speed up an immigration case with a National Visa Center (NVC) expedite request. This post will explore the NVC expedite criteria, the process, and even an NVC expedite request sample…

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    Immigration Reference Letter for A Family Member | Sample, Process and Tips

    Published on March 27, 2024

    An immigration reference letter can be a powerful tool to help bolster your case for a visa. It’s important, however, that it contains the relevant components that USCIS is looking for to make a decision on your case.  Since judges have discretion in deciding a case’s outcome, it can be beneficial to demonstrate that your…

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    How to Track Your Green Card Step by Step for Immigrants

    Published on November 05, 2023

    A green card is a commonly used term for a permanent resident card. A green card allows the holder to work and live in the United States without restrictions. On this page, you will learn how to check your green card status, your NVC case status, and delayed green card applications. Ways to Track the Green…

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    Form I-485J: Confirmation of Bona Fide Job Offer or Request for Job Portability

    Published on August 18, 2023

    If you seek an employment-based green card based on your employer filing Form I-140, USCIS may require you to file Form I-485J to demonstrate you have a job offer. However, if you file the I-485 and I-140 simultaneously, you do not need to file supplement J. This post will explore the ins and outs of…