Your Advance Parole travel document has been produced and will be mailed to you shortly.
What comes next
Your document should arrive in 7–10 business days. Do not travel until you have the physical document in hand. Carry it whenever re-entering the U.S.
Typical timeline
Travel documents typically arrive within 7-14 business days of the 'Produced' status. USCIS mails them via USPS.
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If you're stuck on this status
If your travel document was produced but hasn't arrived after 30 days, contact USCIS to request a replacement. Do not plan international travel until you have the physical document in hand.
What to do now
1Wait for the physical document — do NOT travel without it
2Document typically arrives within 7-10 business days
3Carry it at all times when traveling internationally
When to contact an attorney
You usually do not need an attorney for this status by itself. Consider legal help if your case is outside published processing times, you receive a confusing notice, or your facts are complicated.
Community average
Applicants typically wait 7 days before the next update after this status.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Advance Parole being 'approved' vs. 'produced'?+
'Approved' means USCIS authorized the Advance Parole. 'Produced' means the physical document has been printed and is being prepared for mailing. Both are good statuses — 'Produced' means your physical card is imminent.
Can I book travel now that my document is 'Produced'?+
You should wait until you physically receive the document. Booking travel based on 'Produced' status carries risk — if the document is lost in mail or there's a delay, you'd be traveling without authorization. Wait the 7-14 days to have it in hand.
Do I need to carry my Advance Parole document at all times while traveling?+
You must carry it when re-entering the U.S. — it's what allows your re-entry. You don't need to carry it domestically within the U.S. While abroad, keep it safe alongside your passport.
What happens if I lose my Advance Parole document while abroad?+
Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate immediately. Losing your AP document while abroad is a serious situation — without it, re-entering the U.S. is difficult. You may need to apply for a returning resident visa or prove your pending I-485 to seek parole at the port of entry. Always make a copy and keep it separate.
Can I use Advance Parole to travel to any country?+
Advance Parole authorizes re-entry to the U.S. — it doesn't automatically authorize entry to other countries. You'll need whatever visa or entry permission each destination country requires. Check visa requirements for your nationality at each country's embassy website before traveling.
GreenLight is an independent tool and is NOT affiliated with USCIS, DHS, or any U.S. government agency. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Always verify at my.uscis.gov.