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 ...

WHAT IS SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION? Registration is a way the Government of the United States keeps a list of names of men from which to draw in case of a national emergency requiring rapid expansion of our Armed Forces. By registering all young men, Selective Service ensures that a future draft will be fair and equitable.  All males in the United States between 18 and 26 years of age are required to register for the draft. Asylees are not exempt.   Failure to register may have implications for asylees when he applies to become a U.S. Citizen. Information about the Selective Service can be found at www.sss.gov .  Important Questions Regarding Selective Service Registration: I am applying for U.S. Citizenship. When do I need to get a status information letter from Selective Service? You only need to get a status letter if you did not register and are age 26 to 31. No letter is required if you are age 31 or older. If you are under age 26,...

Lesbian, gay , bisexual, transgender (LGBT) rights in the Netherlands have been some of the most progressive in the world. The Netherlands has become one of the most culturally liberal countries in the world, with recent polls indicating that more than 90% of Dutch people support same-sex marriage.  Amsterdam has frequently been named one of the most LGBT-friendly cities in the world, famous for its many accommodations specifically pertaining to the LGBT community including its many gay bars, bathhouses, hotels and venues as well as Pink Point, which provides LGBT friendly information and souvenirs, and the national Homomonument, which was completed in 19 87 to commemorate homosexuals who were persecuted and killed during World War II.  An asylee or a permanent resident who obtained such status as a result of asylum can travel with a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) to the Kingdom of Netherlands visa free.  If you possess a U.S. Refugee Travel Do...

Asylees who wish to travel outside of the United States of America should make certain they don't have a criminal record and that they have the correct travel documents to depart and return to the United States. Asylees travelling abroad should bear the following in mind:  - DO NOT RETURN TO THE COUNTRY FROM WHICH YOU WON ASYLUM. Returning carries a high risk that the United States government will revoke a person's asylum grant, on the basis that the person either no longer fears persecution in their home country, or lied about their fears of persecution to obtain asylum.  - Even after an asylee receives lawful permanent residence in the United States, returning to a country from which a person was granted asylum status can potentially endanger that person's immigration status in the United States.  - DO NOT TRAVEL WITH THE PASSPORT ISSUED BY THE COUNTRY FROM WHICH YOU WON ASYLUM . Doing so can lead the United States to conclude that an asy...

The Kingdom of Belgium is a sovereign state in Western Europe. Belgium is a developed country, with an advanced high-income economy.  It has very high standards of living, quality of life, healthcare, education and is categorized as "very high" in the Human Development Index. It also ranks as one of the safest or most peaceful countries in the world.  U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571)holders has visa free travel to the Kingdom of Belgium.  Pictured: The Flag of the Kingdom of Belgium  If you possess a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required you must:  - Hold a Refugee Travel Document that states "Refugee Travel Document" above the passport picture.  - Hold a Refugee Travel Document valid for at least three months on entry.  - Hold proof of onward/return flights.  - Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay....

Asylees and Permanent Residents who obtain their Permanent Residency (Green Card) as a result of asylum and in possession of a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) has visa free travel to the Federal Republic of Germany.  If you possess a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required you must:  - Hold a Refugee Travel Document that states "Refugee Travel Document" above the passport picture.  - Hold a Refugee Travel Document valid at least four months on entry.  - Hold proof of onward/return flights.  - Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay.  ***Please be advised that the above requirements are specific to travel to the Federal Republic of Germany.   MESSAGE FROM GERMANY MISSIONS IN THE U.S. REGARDING VISA FREE TRAVEL FOR ASYLEES Holders of the "Refugee Travel Document" (Form I-571) which is issued by the United States Dep...