Is a child able to travel outside of the U.S. while their application for an immigrant visa is in process?

Yes, a child can travel outside of the U.S. while their application for an immigrant visa is in process in Maryland. To do this, they will need to apply for what is known as an Advance Parole document. This document will give them the right to exit and re-enter the U.S. while their application is being processed. In order to apply for an Advance Parole document, the child will need to fill out an application form known as Form I-131. This form must be filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The application must include proof that the child is a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or that they have applied for adjustment of status. The child must also provide evidence that they have an immigrant visa petition pending with USCIS. If the applicant meets all of the requirements, they will be granted an Advance Parole document. This document will allow them to travel outside of the country without abandoning their application for an immigrant visa. While a child is able to travel abroad while their application for an immigrant visa is in process, they should be aware that it could affect the processing of their application. Therefore, they should consult with an immigration attorney before making any travel plans. An experienced immigration lawyer will be able to advise them of the risks and possible consequences of traveling abroad while their immigrant visa application is being processed.

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El gobierno de los Estados Unidos permite a los niños viajar fuera del país mientras están esperando una visa de inmigrante. Esto se conoce como un viaje para “progresar”. Esto significa que en el momento en que un solicitante de visa de inmigrante se prepara para el proceso de aprobación, puede salir del país para realizar el proceso de visa en otro lugar. Esta regla es especialmente importante para los niños que están tratando de obtener una visa de inmigrante en Maryland. Esta regla significa que el niño puede salir del país mientras su solicitud está en proceso. El niño debe asegurarse de que todos los documentos necesarios para su viaje se completen antes de abandonar el país. Estos incluyen documentos de identificación como pasaportes, formularios de visa y cartas de aprobación, entre otros. Una vez que el niño vuelve a los Estados Unidos, la solicitud de visa de inmigrante está sujeta a su aprobación. Esto significa que el niño debe asistir a todas las entrevistas para obtener la visa. En Maryland, los niños también deben presentar los documentos necesarios para obtener la residencia permanente antes de salir del país. Si estos documentos se presentan antes de que el niño salga, el proceso de aprobación de la visa de inmigrante será más rápido y sencillo.

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