The holiday season is a busy time for international travel. If you are a US visa holder, keep these reminders in mind for a smooth and stress-free reentry to the US after the holidays.
To pack
Passport with valid visa stamp in your visa classification, valid for at least six months after your planned entry date
I-797 Approval Notice, if available
Copy of your approved petition
Valid advance parole document, if applicable
When returning to the US
Be prepared for more thorough screening at the airport or Port of Entry, including possible secondary inspection
After returning to the US
Provide Adomat Immigration with your new I-94 card, so we may review whether it was correctly issued. More and more, we are seeing CBP officers incorrectly issue Forms I-94. If your I-94 is reviewed shortly after arrival, it is easier to correct possible errors.
Provide Adomat Immigration with your entry stamp for review
Please note that you should NOT travel internationally if:
You have a change of status petition pending. If you travel, this will be deemed abandoned and you will need to obtain a visa stamp at a US consulate abroad and reenter the US in order to "activate" this status.
You have an Adjustment of Status (I-485) pending but have not yet received your Advance Parole. If you travel, your Adjustment of Status will be deemed abandoned.
If you have any questions regarding your upcoming international travel plans, please feel free to contact Ayla Adomat at ayla@adomatimmigration.com
Wishing you a happy holiday season and safe travels!
