Are there restrictions on travel outside the U.S. after being granted asylum?

Yes, there are restrictions on travel outside the U.S. after being granted asylum in Virginia. Generally, individuals who have been granted asylum are required to remain in the U.S. for a period of one year before being allowed to travel abroad. Individuals who have been granted asylum can travel abroad with a valid travel document, also known as an Advance Parole. This document is issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and allows the asylee to re-enter the U.S. as an asylee. Individuals who do not have a valid travel document and travel abroad risk having their asylum status automatically revoked upon returning to the U.S. Asylees should also be aware that traveling abroad can be seen by USCIS as a sign of an intention to abandon their asylum status. This could be grounds for the removal of asylum status, even if the individual has their valid travel documents. Asylees should also be aware that if they have been in the United States for more than one year, they may need to apply for Permission to Reapply for Admission in order to re-enter the U.S. Before traveling abroad, it is important that asylees consult with an experienced immigration attorney to ensure that they are aware of all the restrictions, requirements and potential risks associated with traveling outside of the United States.

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Sí, hay restricciones en los viajes fuera de los Estados Unidos después de ser concedido el asilo. Una persona con asilo político otorgado en Virginia debe solicitar una autorización de salida, también conocida como permiso de salida, para viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) debe autorizar la salida de los Estados Unidos. El permiso de salida se otorga para viajes complicados, como los familiares o los viajes de negocios. Si bien el DHS otorgará un permiso de salida para los viajes relacionados con el asilo, es posible que esté sujeto a algunas restricciones. Algunas restricciones pueden incluir requisitos financieros, restricciones de tiempo, requisitos de especie y restricciones de destino. La persona con asilo político debe contactar al DHS para obtener más información sobre los requisitos de salida y las restricciones de viaje, ya que estos pueden variar ligeramente de caso a caso.

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