Renew Travel Documents Early Posted Oct 27, 2006 ©MurthyDotCom The USCIS recently issued a reminder to foreign nationals regarding the need to file for travel documents well in advance to ensure the ability to travel abroad before the holiday season. The winter season traditionally is a high-travel season, in part because of the occurrence of several secular and religious observances and the fact that schools and universities generally are on break at this time. The desire to travel translates to high demand for advance parole and other travel credentials. Those who need advance parole or other documents for travel should make arrangements well in advance. ©MurthyDotCom Advance Parole ©MurthyDotCom Advance Parole typically is used by one who has a pending I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status. An individual seeking to renew can request it up to 120 days before the date of expiration of an existing parole document. ©MurthyDotCom Passports ©MurthyDotCom It is necessary for a foreign national to have a valid passport to reenter the U.S. Individuals whose passports have expired (or will expire) need to check with their embassies to determine procedures and timelines to file for renewals or the issuance of new passports. ©MurthyDotCom Visas : U.S. and Transit ©MurthyDotCom Many people, particularly nonimmigrant workers and their families, as well as students and visitors, need valid visas to enter the United States. If one's visa has expired, or if one has changed status in the U.S., it generally is necessary to obtain a new visa stamp from the consulate or embassy abroad. This requires an appointment at the U.S. consulate in the appropriate country. Since appointments are often booked early during heavy travel seasons, it is best to research this matter well in advance. ©MurthyDotCom Many long flights transit through third countries, including the U.S. Transit visas are often required in such instances, as they are under U.S. law. Well in advance of their journeys, travelers should check with the embassies of transit countries through which they will pass to be sure they have all requisite documents at the time of travel. Copyright © 2006, MURTHY LAW FIRM. All Rights Reserved
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