For adjustment applicants, extended trips abroad without advance parole can abandon the application. Even short trips should be planned carefully. If you already have advance parole, you can reenter safely, but keep all documents handy, including the approval notice and proof of your pending case. Frequent or lengthy trips can still raise questions about your intent to reside permanently in the U.S.

While overseas, it is important to maintain ties to the U.S., such as residence, employment, or family obligations. USCIS officers may consider travel patterns when assessing the bona fide nature of your residence. Planning travel, documenting your ties, and avoiding overlong absences helps ensure that your green card application remains valid and is not considered abandoned.