ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel. The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours.
Can I visit Venezuela if my TPS application is approved? Only if the advance parole document is approved before you travel. Advance Parole does not guarantee reentry.
ESTA approvals are typically granted for a two–year period or until the applicant's passport expires, whichever is sooner. ESTA provides validity dates upon approval of the application. Therefore, a traveler must apply for a new ESTA when the prior ESTA approval or passport expires.
If you are a permanent or conditional permanent resident who has been outside the U.S. for one year or longer, apply for a re-entry permit before you travel. Use Form I-131 - Application for Travel Document. For permanent residents, the re-entry permit is valid for two years from the date of issue.
For example, a regular Entry Waiver application can take up to 12 months for government review in 2025, while eSAFE waivers are often issued in 170 days or less. The e-SAFE Waiver processing time can increase or decrease based on several factors including application volume.
Travel approvers are required to provide a decision on a travel request within ten working days of receiving a complete and compliant application, whether the TRA is approved or not.
TPS beneficiaries who register by the specified date1 are eligible to remain in the Unites States during the TPS designation period and receive temporary protection from deportation. They may also apply for employment authorization and a travel authorization document during their grant of TPS.