Is international travel possible while my green card application is pending?
Hello, is international travel possible while my green card application is pending? Would it be okay even for an extended trip?
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Marriage Green Card in U.S.: $1,900
Marriage Green Card Abroad: $2,100
Green Card for a Parent in US: $1,750
Green Card for a Parent Abroad: $1,950
Perm(LC) : $4,500
I-140 : $2,000
I-485 : $1,500
K-1 Visa : $1,450
Change of Status : $1,500
N-400 : $600
Re-Entry Permit : $500
Green Card Extension : $300
After filing I-485, international travel is possible once you receive travel authorization (Advance Parole). However, if you leave for an extended business trip or long travel without Advance Parole, your green card application could be canceled, so you absolutely must obtain prior authorization.