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.
During a designated period, individuals who are TPS beneficiaries or who are found preliminarily eligible for TPS upon initial review of their cases (prima facie eligible): Are not removable from the United States. Can obtain an employment authorization document (EAD) May be granted travel authorization.
Travel authorization for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries allows you to travel back to the United States and, if you are eligible, be inspected and admitted into TPS.
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 conditional permanent residents, the re-entry permit is valid for two years after the date of issue.
Traveling to U.S. Territories. Undocumented individuals who hold a temporary protection (e.g. TPS/DACA-recipients) may travel to the U.S. Territories without Advance Parole.
The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel.
More than 117,000 Venezuelans obtained parole under this program between January 2023 and December 2024. At the same time, beginning in mid-2024, Venezuelans and other migrants crossing the border irregularly became generally ineligible for asylum.
TPS offers temporary protection for individuals from designated countries, while asylum provides permanent refuge for those fleeing persecution. Understanding the differences, assessing your situation, and seeking guidance from an immigration lawyer can help you make the best choice.