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

The economic disaster caused by the CoronaVirus Pandemic is severe and crippling as a result, Congress has passed a $2.2 trillion aid package here in the United States of America.  To qualify for the payment, you must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (commonly referred to as a Green Card holder) . Others who legally reside in the United States such as asylees and asylum seekers , may also be eligible for the payment, as long as they are not "non-resident aliens, by the IRS, Internal Revenue Service. If you do qualify, you should not have to do anything to receive the payment, it should be credited to your account or mail directly to you.  This is a reminder that the payment is dependent on your income levels as indicated in the Washington Post:  Individuals with adjusted gross incomes up to $75,000 a year will be eligible for the full $1,200.00 cheque. Reduced cheques will go out to individuals making up to $99,000 a year (the payment...

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...