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    kallumama Posts: 17, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 12, 2013, 06:59 AM
    Travel restrictions for H1B visa holder while green card application is pending
    Hi everyone,

    Needed some advice from the members.

    I have heard some stories where there is a family emergency and the individual can't travel out of US because of pending GC application.

    For H1B visa holders, what are the travel restrictions while the Green Card application is *pending*? I have read some forums but most tend to discuss the restrictions *after* the GC is approved.

    Thanks.
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    Mar 12, 2013, 11:24 PM
    You should wait until your case is approved, in case of emergency, obtain Advance parole.
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    Mar 13, 2013, 01:12 AM
    You can travel outside the U.S. while your green card application is pending, since you have an H1b visa. An advance parole is not required. See here.
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