Is a child able to travel outside of the U.S. while their adjustment of status application is in process?

The answer to this question depends on the age of the child. Generally, in California, according to immigration law, a child under the age of 21 years old may travel outside of the U.S. while their adjustment of status application is in process, provided that the child holds a valid advance parole travel document. It is necessary for the child to have this document before departing the U.S. In addition, the child must have a valid I-94 travel document, which is issued upon entry into the U.S., and a valid passport. However, it is important to note that if a child over the age of 21 years old is traveling outside of the U.S. while their adjustment of status application is in process, he or she may become ineligible for adjustment of status based on the fact that they left the country while the application was pending. Therefore, it is important to understand the potential consequences of any travel outside of the U.S. while an adjustment of status application is in process. It is critical for anyone traveling outside of the U.S. while their application is in process to consult with an experienced immigration lawyer or attorney in order to understand their rights and options, and to make sure they are able to return to the U.S. without any issues.

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La ley de inmigración en California es muy compleja, por lo que la respuesta a esta pregunta depende de una serie de factores. Los niños pueden viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos mientras están en trámites de ajuste de estatus, pero la decisión final depende del oficial de inmigración que lleva el caso. De manera general, un niño puede viajar mientras su solicitud de ajuste de estatus está en curso si obtiene una visa de autorización de viaje y una tarjeta verde. Estos documentos le permitirán regresar al país sin problemas. Es importante tener en cuenta que el proceso de obtener una visa de autorización de viaje y una tarjeta verde puede tomar tiempo y debe iniciarse con suficiente antelación para que los documentos estén listos antes de que el niño tenga que salir del país. Además, es importante considerar las leyes de inmigración del país al que el niño desea viajar. Algunos países tienen requisitos específicos para los extranjeros que desean visitar el país, por lo que debe verificar si se aplican en su caso antes de planificar el viaje. Por lo tanto, los niños pueden viajar fuera de los Estados Unidos mientras están en trámites de ajuste de estatus. Sin embargo, la decisión final deberá tomarse de forma individual para cada caso, considerando los documentos y la legislación necesaria.

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