THE U.S. REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT (FORM I-571) ASYLEE TRAVEL GUIDE

If you were admitted as a refugee or granted asylum (asylee) and are applying for adjustment of status (Form I-485) one year after that, you can travel outside the United States on a valid U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) and don't have to apply for an Advance Parole. Page 17 of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status indicates that Asylees only need a U.S. Refugee Travel Document while their application is pending with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service. ASYLEES DON'T NEED AN ADVANCE PAROLE, ONLY A U.S. REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT WITH A PENDING FORM I-485. Asylees adjustment of status is under Immigration and Nationality Act Section 209 because you were admitted as a refugee or granted asylum (asylee), you may travel abroad and return to the United States with a refugee travel document. You may obtain a refugee travel document by filing Form I-131 as specified in the Form I-131 Instructions. However, see...

OVERVIEW OF CANADA  Canada is a country in the northern part of North America.Its capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.  Canada is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II being the head of state.  LBGT RIGHTS IN CANADA  Lesbian, gays, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights in Canada are some of the most advanced in the Americas and in the world. Same-sex sexual activities has been lawful in Canada since June 27, 1969, when the Criminal Law Amendment Act came into force upon royal assent.  Canada has frequently been referred to as one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world, with its largest cities featuring their own gay areas and communities, and being named among the most gay-friendly cities in the world.  REQUIREMENTS FOR ASYLEES TRAVELLING TO CANADA If you possess a U.S. Refugee Travel Document ...