Can I work and travel outside of the country while my adjustment of status application is pending?
In order to work and travel while the adjustment of status application is pending, additional paperwork must be submitted. If your application is family-based, the work authorization lasts for 1 year, and if your application is work-based, your employment authorization is valid for 2 years. These are unrestricted employment authorization which means that the alien can work for any employer. All travel authorizations are valid for 1 year, regardless of the type of application. These authorizations are renewable up until the point when your adjustment of status is either approved or denied.
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