what is advance parole

Advance Parole is a travel document issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows certain immigrants to travel outside of the United States and return without applying for a visa. Aliens who have pending applications for certain immigration benefits need Advance Parole to re-enter the U.S. after traveling abroad. Advance Parole is most commonly used when someone has a pending Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status. However, approval of an Advance Parole application is not guaranteed, and even with an Advance Parole document, it is still possible for an individual to be denied reentry to the U.S. by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer.