Travel Resources

Welcome. This page provides basic resources for foreign national employees (of U.S. employers) who travel in and out of the United States.

Specific Questions.  This page is not a substitute for speaking with an attorney, and nothing you find here should be taken as advice regarding your specific situation. If you work for a B&G employer and have a question about international travel, please contact the B&G attorney assigned to your case.

Authority Documents

• Visa Policy Telegrams

• H/L Visas and Advance Parole

• Travel on H1B from Prior Employer

• Travel with H Transfer Pending

• Travel with Change Pending 

Applying for a Visa

• Visa appointment and sufficient time

• Original approval and certified copy of petition

• Current letter confirming employment

• Consulate-specific documents

• DS-156/157 and required fees

• Phone numbers: attorney, manager, and HR

General Tips

• Dress and act professionally at all times

• Remain calm and polite if questioned

• Avoid travel near status expiration

• Avoid travel near status extension

• Avoid travel during change of status

• Be aware of interior check points near the border

Traveling: Current Visa for Current Employer

• Current passport

• Current visa or advance parole

• Most recent I-94 (leaving U.S.)

• Most recent U.S. pay stub (returning to U.S.)

• Memo: H/Ls and Advance Parole (if applicable)

• Phone numbers: attorney, manager, and HR

Traveling: Current H1B Visa for Prior Employer

• Current passport

• Current H1B visa or advance parole

• Most recent I-94 (leaving U.S.)

• Original H-1B transfer approval (returning to U.S.)

• Most recent U.S. pay stub (returning to U.S.)

• FAM: H Visa from Prior Employer

• Memo: Travel with Transfer Pending (if applicable)

• Memo: H/Ls and Advance Parole (if applicable)

• Phone numbers: attorney, manager, and HR