Definition
Advance Parole
Also: AP
Permission to leave and reenter the U.S. while your I-485 is pending.
Advance Parole is a travel document issued on Form I-512 after you file Form I-131. It lets a pending adjustment applicant travel abroad without abandoning their I-485. It is not a visa and does not guarantee reentry — CBP still inspects you at the port of entry.
See also
More immigration terms
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Affidavit of Support
Legally enforceable promise by a sponsor to financially support an intending immigrant.
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Aggravated Felony
A specific list of crimes that triggers severe immigration consequences regardless of state-law classification.
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Aging Out
Losing eligibility for an immigration benefit by turning 21 before a green card is issued.
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Alien Registration Number
A unique 7-, 8-, or 9-digit number assigned by USCIS to identify a noncitizen.
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AOS
Abbreviation for Adjustment of Status.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.