While an approved Advanced Parole document allows you to seek re-entry into the United States after traveling abroad, it does not guarantee admission. Here are important considerations to keep in mind before making travel plans:

• Advanced Parole is Not a Guarantee of Re-Entry

The final decision on whether you may re-enter the U.S. rests with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the port of entry.

• Changes in Immigration Policy Can Impact Your Return

If your ability to re-enter the U.S. depends on an immigration benefit that the government has the authority to rescind or terminate—such as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela or DACA—you should exercise caution, as you may not be permitted to re-enter the U.S. if the program or benefit is rescinded or terminated by the government.

• Criminal History Can Affect Your Re-Entry

If you have a criminal record—including offenses such as theft, burglary, or shoplifting—there is a significant risk that you may be denied re-entry. The impact of the recently enacted Laken Riley Act (signed into law on January 29, 2025) remains uncertain.

• This law lists crimes such as burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, and assaulting a law enforcement officer as potential grounds for deportation.
• In a recent Press Conference, the White House press secretary has stated that individuals who entered the U.S. unlawfully have already committed a crime under existing immigration law.
• Because enforcement practices under the Laken Riley Act are still evolving, travelers should exercise caution.