User Question: Will a border officer let an asylum seeker re-enter the U.S. after a one-month visit to their home country using an Advance Parole document?

Expert Answer: Re-entering the U.S. with Advance Parole is not guaranteed, especially if you return to your home country while your asylum case is pending. Doing so may raise concerns that you no longer fear persecution, which could negatively impact your asylum case. The border officer has discretion to allow or deny entry. It is strongly recommended to consult an immigration attorney before traveling to your home country.