Dependents

Once the foreign national and dependents are able to file the Form I-485 Adjustment of Status, the dependents may wish to obtain interim employment and/or travel authorization to use in place of the current temporary status.

Travel and work authorizations are granted within about 3 months of applying and are valid for 1 year. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processing times for the I-485 may exceed 1 year. As a result, renewals of the travel and work authorization are normally required.

To obtain temporary work or travel authorization, you will need to submit the following documents:

• Form I-765 Employment Authorization Document. Conveys temporary work authorization for a 1-year time period. Renewals must be filed in a timely manner to avoid gaps in employment
• Form I-131 Advance Parole for international travel

Note: We recommend that you consult with the retained attorney filing your case or the International Services office before making plans to travel during the permanent residency process.