Work Authorization & Travel
Work permits, travel documents, and green card renewals
Get the documents you need to work legally in the United States and travel internationally while maintaining your immigration status.
Combo Card (EAD + Advance Parole)
When you file I-485 (adjustment of status), you can file I-765 and I-131 together at no extra cost. USCIS may issue a single combo card that serves as both your work permit and travel document.
Work & Travel Forms We Help With
From work permits to travel documents and green card renewals, we help prepare your applications accurately.
Application for Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
Apply for a work permit (EAD card) that allows you to work legally in the United States. Required for many immigration categories.
Eligibility
- Pending I-485 adjustment of status applicants
- Asylum applicants (after 150 days pending)
- DACA recipients
- TPS (Temporary Protected Status) holders
- +2 more categories
Required Documents
- Copy of I-94 arrival record
- Copy of passport biographical page
- Passport-style photos (2)
- Evidence of eligibility category
- +2 more documents
Application for Travel Document
Apply for advance parole, reentry permit, or refugee travel document to travel outside the U.S. and return legally.
Eligibility
- Pending I-485 applicants (Advance Parole)
- Permanent residents planning extended travel (Reentry Permit)
- Refugees and asylees (Refugee Travel Document)
- TPS holders needing to travel
Required Documents
- Copy of passport
- Copy of I-94
- Passport-style photos (2)
- Copy of green card (for reentry permit)
- +2 more documents
Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Renew your expiring green card or replace a lost, stolen, or damaged permanent resident card.
Eligibility
- Green card expiring within 6 months
- Green card already expired
- Lost or stolen green card
- Damaged or mutilated green card
- +2 more categories
Required Documents
- Copy of current/expired green card (both sides)
- Passport-style photos (2)
- Police report (if stolen)
- Court order (if name change)
- +1 more documents
Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
Extend your stay in the U.S. or change to a different nonimmigrant visa category without leaving the country.
Eligibility
- Visitors (B-1/B-2) needing more time
- Students changing to worker status
- Workers changing visa categories
- Dependents of visa holders
Required Documents
- Copy of I-94
- Copy of passport
- Evidence of current status
- Financial support evidence
- +2 more documents
Notice of Action / Approval Notice
Understanding your USCIS receipt notices, approval notices, and how to use them for work authorization and travel.
Eligibility
- Anyone with pending USCIS application
- Receipt notice for proof of filing
- Approval notice for status documentation
Required Documents
- Keep all I-797 notices safely
- Use receipt number to track case
- Some extend work authorization automatically
Important: Travel While Pending
If you have a pending I-485 (adjustment of status) application, traveling outside the U.S. without a valid Advance Parole document may result in abandonment of your application. Always obtain proper travel authorization before leaving the country.
Note: Certain visa holders (H-1B, L-1, etc.) may travel on their valid visa stamps. Consult with us to understand your specific situation.
Important Disclosure
Asal Multi Services is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal representation, or interpretation of immigration law. Our services are limited to administrative assistance, document preparation, and guidance based on publicly available USCIS instructions. For legal advice, consult a licensed immigration attorney.
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