How long does it take to get travel authorization?

The travel document usually arrives within 150 days (sometimes longer) after submitting your application. You can't leave the country until you have your approved travel document in hand, so you should expect to spend the 3–5 months after submitting your green card application in the United States.



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Planning Your Trip The travel document usually arrives within 150 days (sometimes longer) after submitting your application. You can't leave the country until you have your approved travel document in hand, so you should expect to spend the 3–5 months after submitting your green card application in the United States.

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Here's how you expedite at an acceptance facility: Fill out your DS-11 application and collect your documents. See How to Apply for more information. Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee.

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Complete the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form online. Pay the fees: The total cost is $21. When you apply, you will pay a $4 processing fee. If you are approved to travel to the U.S., you must pay an additional $17 authorization fee.

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Do VWP travelers need to bring a paper printout of their ESTA approval to the airport? No. DHS will be able to communicate a traveler's ESTA status to the carriers. However, DHS recommends that travelers print out the ESTA application response in order to maintain a record of their ESTA application number.

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The system displays confirmation of the application approval and a payment receipt notice showing the amount charged to your credit card. A travel authorization does not guarantee admission to the United States as a Customs and Border Protection officer at a port of entry will have the final determination.

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Ensure you are prepared for any questions from CBP and aware of your rights.
  • A current, valid passport from your country of origin.
  • Your original advance parole document.
  • Employment authorization card (EAD)
  • A copy of your most recent DACA approval notice.
  • State ID or driver's license.
  • Student ID (if applicable)


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