How long does a travel document take to process?
How long does a travel document take to process? Planning Your Trip. The travel document usually arrives within 150 days (sometimes longer) after submitting your application. You can't leave the country until you have your approved travel document in hand, so you should expect to spend the 3–5 months after submitting your green card application in the United States.
Can I travel while my travel document is pending?
While waiting for your adjustment of status, you can only leave the country and return if you have received a travel authorization document issued by the USCIS. Your green card application will be deemed abandoned if you fail to obtain the proper travel document.
How much does it cost to expedite a Travel Document?
Here's how you expedite at an acceptance facility: Fill out your DS-11 application and collect your documents. See How to Apply for more information. Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee.