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| 15. | Can travel abroad still have severe consequences, even if I have obtained Re-entry Permit? |
| | | | | Yes, if you depart the U.S. after being unlawfully present in the U.S. for a certain period, you
may be barred from admission, even if you have obtained Re-entry Permit. | | | | | |
| • | If you were unlawfully present in the U.S. for more than 180 days but less than one year and depart voluntarily before the start of removal proceedings, you may be inadmissible for three
years |  | | • | If you were unlawfully present in the
U.S. for one year or more, you may be inadmissible for ten years | |
| 16. | What is the difference between an Advance Parole and a Re-entry Permit? |
| | | | | The differences between Advance Parole and Re-entry Permit are: |
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| • | Advance Parole is issued to a foreign national who does not have permanent resident status. A Re-entry Permit is issued to a permanent resident of the U.S. | |
| • | On the appearance, an Advance Parole document is a piece of paper with the foreign national's photograph whereas a Re-entry Permit looks like a passport |
| | • | Advance Parole is like a visa to the U.S. while a Re-entry Permit is like a passport |
| | • | Advance Parole is valid for one year whereas a Re-entry Permit is valid for two years |
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