If someone has proof of a valid dual-intent visa, they can travel while the green card is pending without the risk of USCIS deeming their case as abandoned.
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For a cruise that starts and ends in the same U.S. port (known as a closed-loop cruise), U.S. citizens generally do not need a green card. A government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, and a birth certificate are often sufficient.