Travel Risk Calculator
Assess the risk of international travel based on your current US immigration status, pending applications, and travel destination. The tool evaluates your specific situation and provides a risk level, documents to carry, precautions to take, and potential issues to watch for.
How This Tool Works
Select your current immigration status, indicate whether you have a valid visa stamp and Advance Parole document, report any pending USCIS applications, note any prior visa denials or 221(g) administrative processing, and choose your travel destination. The tool applies federal immigration rules to produce a risk level (Low, Moderate, High, or Do Not Travel) along with a tailored list of risk factors, required documents, precautions, and potential problems specific to your situation.
What the Data Covers
The risk assessment covers the most common nonimmigrant visa categories (H-1B, H-4, L-1, F-1/OPT, F-1/STEM OPT, B-1/B-2), adjustment of status (I-485 pending), and EAD/Advance Parole holders. It factors in the key rules around Advance Parole requirements, automatic visa revalidation for Canada/Mexico, visa stamping risks, 221(g) administrative processing history, and the effect of pending USCIS applications on re-entry. Destination-specific rules for Canada/Mexico land border crossings versus other countries are also included.
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Data Source & Methodology
The risk assessment is based on federal immigration regulations, USCIS policy guidance, and Department of State consular processing rules. Key rules include 8 CFR 245.2(a)(4)(ii) regarding I-485 abandonment upon departure without Advance Parole, automatic visa revalidation under 22 CFR 41.112(d) for Canada/Mexico, and INA 221(g) administrative processing procedures. Risk levels are conservative estimates. Individual circumstances, including specific visa annotations, prior immigration history, and pending Requests for Evidence, can shift your actual risk.
This tool provides general guidance only, not legal advice. International travel during the immigration process carries real risks that can result in denial of re-entry, abandonment of pending applications, or extended delays abroad. Every situation is different. Always consult a licensed US immigration attorney before making any international travel decisions while you have pending immigration matters. The consequences of traveling at the wrong time can be severe and irreversible.