How long does the travel document take?
How long does the travel document take? 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.
Who is eligible for travel document?
USCIS issues refugee travel documents to people with refugee or asylum status and to lawful permanent residents who obtained their Green Cards based on their refugee or asylee status.
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 long does it take to get a travel document?
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 I-131 is pending?
If I travel while my I-131 application is pending, will it be denied? Yes, USCIS policy currently states that departing the U.S. while an Advance Parole application is pending can result in abandonment and denial of the I-131 application.