Processing times for Advance Parole can vary depending on the USCIS service center handling the case, but many applicants currently wait several months before receiving approval. In many adjustment cases, Advance Parole and employment authorization are issued together on a combined EAD/AP card. Applicants should check the USCIS processing time tool for current estimates, but delays are common due to application volume. While waiting, the applicant must remain in the United States if they want to protect their pending adjustment case, unless they hold a qualifying dual-intent nonimmigrant status that permits travel.