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.
Tips for USCIS Cover Letter The letter should generally be brief (one page) and to the point. Clearly and concisely state what the letter is regarding. Only discuss what is necessary to achieve the letter's purpose. Proofread the letter carefully to avoid mistakes.
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) All travelers intending to go to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must obtain an ESTA authorization (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) BEFORE starting their trip.
How do I complete a Travel Authorization (TA)? The purpose of the trip. Length of time you will be on travel. Destination(s). Dates of departure/return. Whether a vehicle will be needed while at your destination.
If any of the form's pages are missing or are completed with a different edition of the form, we may reject your application. If you hand write your answers, use black ink.
You must submit evidence such as your photo identification and proof of immigration status. You can file your application online or mail it to a direct filing address depending on your immigration status. Find tips for filing a form online. You must apply for a travel document before leaving the United States.
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.
The fastest and easiest way to apply for a travel document is as part of the original marriage green card application package you send to USCIS, by including Form I-131 (“Application for Travel Document”) along with the main forms (I-130 and I-485).
The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel.