A Travel Authorization (TE) is used to request approval for a business-related trip. In this document, the traveler indicates trip destination(s), purpose, and dates of travel and requests advance checks. In response, the TE records trip information and schedules advance checks.
If you hold a blue travel document (Conventions of Geneva 1951) issued by the United Kingdom, you do require a Schengen visa (type C) to travel to Belgium. However if you are only transiting via the airport (not leaving the international zone at Brussels Airport), you do not require an airport visa (type A).
Therefore, if you have an indefinite validity visa you must apply for a new visa for travel to the U.S.
When you apply for a residence permit, you must have a valid passport or other travel document that enables you to travel to Finland. Travel documents include documents such as a passport, an alien's passport and a refugee travel document.
When you apply for a residence permit, you must have a valid passport or other travel document that enables you to travel to Finland. Travel documents include documents such as a passport, an alien's passport and a refugee travel document.
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.
Use Form I-131 - Application for Travel Document. For permanent residents, the re-entry permit is valid for two years from the date of issue. For conditional permanent residents, the re-entry permit is valid for two years after the date of issue.
It can take up to 14 weeks to get a decision once you've submitted your application and sent any supporting documents.
For example, a regular Entry Waiver application can take up to 12 months for government review in 2025, while eSAFE waivers are often issued in 170 days or less. The e-SAFE Waiver processing time can increase or decrease based on several factors including application volume.
ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel. The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours. It is also advisable to check the status of an already approved ESTA in advance of traveling to make sure that it is still valid.