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Application for Travel Document USCIS Form I131 Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services OMB No. 16150013 Expires 03/31/2016 Action Block Receipts To Be Completed

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How to fill out i 131:

1. Gather all necessary information and documents, such as your personal information, immigration status, and reason for applying for i 131.
2. Download the i 131 form from the USCIS website or obtain a hard copy from your nearest USCIS office.
3. Carefully read the instructions provided with the form to ensure you understand all the requirements and guidelines.
4. Complete the form by accurately filling in all the required fields, providing detailed information about your travel plans, and answering all the questions truthfully.
5. Attach any supporting documents required, such as copies of your passport, travel itinerary, or medical certificate if applicable.
6. Review your completed form and double-check that all the information provided is accurate and legible.
7. Make a copy of the completed form and all supporting documents for your records.
8. Sign and date the form in the designated areas.
9. Pay the required filing fee, if applicable, and include the payment receipt with your application.
10. Submit the completed i 131 form along with all supporting documents and the payment receipt to the appropriate USCIS office as instructed in the form's instructions.

Who needs i 131:

1. Individuals who hold a valid U.S. permanent resident card (Green Card) and need to travel outside the United States temporarily.
2. Refugees or asylees who need to travel outside the United States and seek permission to re-enter.
3. Non-immigrants who have applied for and received advanced parole and need to travel outside the United States before their green card application is approved.

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What is a I-131 form?

Use this form to apply for a re-entry permit, refugee travel document, TPS travel authorization document, advance parole travel document (including parole into the U.S. for humanitarian reasons), or advance permission to travel for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) long-term residents.

Is I-131 same as advance parole?

Form I-131 is officially called the Application for Travel Document, and can be used to apply for one of several types of travel documents, such as a re-entry permit, refugee travel document, TPS travel authorization document, or the advance parole travel document, which is the subject of this guide.

How long does it take to process I-131 advance parole?

What are the average processing times for I-131 Advance Parole ? It can be anywhere from 3 to 7.5 months depending on the Service Center that I-131 form is filed with.

What is the difference between I-131 re-entry permit and advance parole?

Advance Parole is issued to an alien who does not have permanent resident status. A Reentry Permit is issued to a permanent resident of the U.S. The two documents are dissimilar in physical appearance: Advance Parole is a single piece of paper bearing the alien's photo, whereas a Re-entry Permit looks like a passport.

Who should file form I-131?

You may file Form I-131 and apply for a refugee travel document if you have been outside the United States for less than one year at the time of filing.

What does an approved I-131 mean?

This travel document allows a lawful permanent resident or conditional permanent resident to apply for admission to the United States upon returning from abroad during the permit's validity.

Do I need I-131 if I have green card?

If you have a green card, DACA status, or certain humanitarian visas, and you want to travel outside the United States, you need to get a travel document from the U.S. government. You apply for this document by filing Form I-131: Application for Travel Document with USCIS.

How long is 131 processing?

Form I-131 Processing Time USCIS takes approximately 3-5 months to process your Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. However, if you are experiencing an extremely urgent situation, you can visit your local USCIS office to request an Advance Parole Document on an emergency basis.

Do I need to file I-131 with I 485?

If you need to travel outside of the United States while your I-485 is still being processed, then you will need to file Form I-131 (“Application for Travel Document”). If you travel without this, USCIS may believe that you have abandoned your I-485 application and reject it.

What document is advance parole?

Advance parole allows you to travel back to the United States without applying for a visa. A transportation company (airlines) can accept an advance parole document instead of a visa as proof that you are authorized to travel to the United States. An advance parole document does not replace your passport.

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What is i 131?

Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, is a form used by individuals to apply for various types of travel documents, including advance parole and re-entry permits.

Who is required to file i 131?

Individuals seeking to travel outside the U.S. and return, or those who have a pending immigration application, may be required to file Form I-131.

How to fill out i 131?

To fill out Form I-131, you should provide personal information, details regarding your immigration status, purpose of travel, and any other required information as outlined in the form instructions.

What is the purpose of i 131?

The purpose of Form I-131 is to request permission to travel outside the United States and re-enter, or to apply for a refugee travel document.

What information must be reported on i 131?

Form I-131 requires reporting personal details such as your name, address, alien registration number, the purpose of your travel, and any applicable immigration status information.