If you’re going through the U.S. immigration process, you may come across the term “I-512 endorsement” on your Employment Authorization Document (EAD), also known as a work permit. This endorsement is important because it can affect your ability to travel while your case is pending.

What Is the I-512 Endorsement?

The I-512 endorsement is an official stamp or notation that can appear on your EAD card. When your work permit includes this endorsement, it serves as a “combo card”—meaning it provides both employment authorization and advance parole (travel permission).

In other words, with an EAD that has the I-512 endorsement, you may not need a separate Advance Parole document to travel outside the U.S. and return while your application (such as Adjustment of Status) is still pending.

Why Is It Important?

Without the I-512 endorsement or a separate Advance Parole document, leaving the United States while your green card application is pending could mean abandoning your application. That’s why this endorsement offers a major benefit: it gives you peace of mind to travel internationally while your immigration process continues.

How Can You Tell if Your Card Has the I-512 Endorsement?

Check the front of your EAD card. If it’s a combo card, you’ll usually see the phrase “Serves as I-512 Advance Parole” printed on it. If that wording is missing, then your card only gives you work authorization and not travel permission.

Key Takeaways

• An EAD with an I-512 endorsement = work permit + travel permission.

• Without it (or a separate Advance Parole document), traveling abroad while your green card case is pending could harm your application.

• Always check your card carefully and consult with your immigration attorney before making travel plans.

For more information, contact our office at Askew & Associates, P.A. by calling 954-546-2699.

Disclaimer: this blog post is not intended to be legal advice. We highly recommend speaking to an attorney if you have any legal concerns.

Kisa Siyati I-512 sou Kat Otorizasyon Travay vle di?

Lè w ap pase nan pwosesis imigrasyon Ozetazini, ou ka tande pale de “I-512 endorsement” ki sou Dokiman Otorizasyon Travay (EAD) ou, yo rele l tou work permit. Siyati sa a enpòtan anpil paske li ka afekte kapasite ou pou vwayaje pandan dosye w ap tann.

Kisa Siyati I-512 la ye?

I-512 endorsement se yon nòt espesyal oswa yon siyati ki parèt sou kat EAD ou. Lè kat travay ou genyen siyati sa a, yo rele l yon “combo card”. Sa vle di li sèvi kòm yon otorizasyon travay ansanm ak yon otorizasyon vwayaj (advance parole).

An lòt mo, si EAD ou genyen siyati I-512 la, ou pa bezwen yon dokiman Advance Parole apa pou w kapab vwayaje aletranje epi retounen pandan aplikasyon ou (tankou Ajustman Estati) toujou ap trete.

Poukisa Li Enpòtan?

San siyati I-512 la oswa yon dokiman Advance Parole apa, si ou kite peyi Etazini pandan aplikasyon pou green card ou a poko fini, yo ka konsidere ou kòm abandone aplikasyon ou. Se poutèt sa siyati sa a pote yon gwo avantaj: li ban ou lapè nan tèt ou pou ka vwayaje pandan pwosesis imigrasyon ou kontinye.

Kijan Pou W Konnen Si Kat Ou Gen Siyati I-512 la?

Gade sou devan kat EAD ou. Si se yon combo card, ou pral wè fraz “Serves as I-512 Advance Parole” ekri sou li. Si pawòl sa yo pa la, sa vle di kat ou sèlman ban ou dwa travay, men li pa ban ou pèmisyon pou vwayaje.

Pwen Enpòtan Pou Sonje

• Yon EAD ki gen siyati I-512 = kat travay + pèmisyon vwayaje.

• San li (oswa yon dokiman Advance Parole apa), vwayaje aletranje pandan aplikasyon pou green card ou a poko fini ka fè aplikasyon ou an vin pèdi.

• Toujou verifye kat ou ak konsilte avoka imigrasyon ou an anvan ou pran nenpòt plan vwayaj.

  
  

Pou plis enfòmasyon, kontakte biwo nou nan Askew & Associates, P.A. lè w rele 954-546-2699.

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