ADVANCED PAROLE FOR DACA RECIPIENTS

DACA recipients cannot travel outside of the United States without first obtaining permission to travel from USCIS (i.e., advanced parole). Although this permission to travel was suspended by the Trump Administration, as of December 7, 2020, advanced parole for DACA recipients has been restored. DACA recipients can therefore apply for permission to travel abroad in limited circumstances.
These circumstances are:

• Travel for humanitarian purposes, including travel to obtain medical treatment, attend funeral services for a family member, or to visit an ailing relative;
• Travel for educational purposes, such as semester-abroad programs and academic research, or;
• Travel for employment purposes such as overseas assignments, interviews, conferences or, training, or meetings with clients overseas.

As a result, if you have DACA and you have a need to travel due to one of the above circumstances, you may be eligible for a grant of advanced parole. Call us at 714-624-5632 to see if you qualify.