Can I travel while my Form I-765 is pending? You may travel if you are in valid H-4 status and meet all the admission requirements, including having a valid H-4 nonimmigrant visa. However, traveling outside of the United States could cause delays in your case.
If we approve your Form I-131 and you are a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiary in the United States who wishes to travel outside the United States, we will issue you Form I-512T, Authorization for Travel by a Noncitizen to the United States.
While you wait for your green card, domestic travel is generally allowed, but there are important guidelines you should follow, especially regarding acceptable identification at the airport.
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.
A travel permit allows individuals living in the U.S. while waiting for their green card to travel abroad without risking the cancellation of their green card application. It's an essential document if you expect to travel internationally during your application process.
USCIS field offices do not allow walk-ins. You must have an appointment to visit an office.
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.
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.
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.
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.