Lorena Rivas, Esq.CEO/Managing Partner at Rivas & Associates

¿Qué debo saber antes de tramitar un Advance Parole, especialmente si tengo un caso pendiente?

4 Jul 2025 · 1 min

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In this client‑focused video, Attorney Samaria Salcantara of Rivas Associates outlines the key considerations for filing an Advance Parole (AP) when a client has a pending immigration application such as an adjustment of status. She explains that AP serves as a travel authorization that lets clients leave and re‑enter the U.S. without jeopardizing their pending case, but stresses that clients must not travel until the AP is officially approved, as premature travel can lead to abandonment of the underlying application. The attorney also highlights the need to assess any prior immigration violations or removal orders to gauge travel risk. Finally, she provides practical guidance on processing timelines—typically three to six months—and advises clients to apply well before any planned travel, offering full support from filing through travel preparation to ensure compliance and peace of mind.

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Hi, I'm Attorney Samaria Salcantara here at Rivas Associates, and in this video, I'll be covering 3 of the most important topics that we frequently handle for our clients. What should a client know before we file an advance parole on their behalf, especially with a pending case? Well, first, an advance parole allows clients with pending applications, like an adjustment of status, to travel internationally and return to the U.S. without jeopardizing their case. However, before we file this advance parole, we ensure that clients understand that they must not travel until the advance parole is officially approved, or their case may be considered abandoned. If there is any history of immigration violations or prior removal orders, we assess the risk and advise accordingly. Finally, processing times can range from 3 to 6 months, so we recommend applying well in advance of any planned travel. We guide clients through the entire process, from filing to travel preparation to ensure compliance and peace of mind.