What is travel document for green card holder?

A travel document for green card holder is an official document that allows individuals who have already been granted a green card to travel outside of the United States and return without jeopardizing their status as permanent residents.

What are the types of travel document for green card holder?

There are two types of travel documents available for green card holders:

Re-entry permit: This document allows a green card holder to travel outside of the United States for up to two years without abandoning their permanent resident status.
Refugee travel document: This document is issued to individuals who have been granted refugee or asylum status in the United States. It allows them to travel outside of the country and return.
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How to complete travel document for green card holder

To complete a travel document for green card holder, follow these steps:

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Fill out the appropriate form (Form I-131 for re-entry permit or refugee travel document).
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Gather supporting documents such as proof of your permanent resident status and travel plans.
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Pay the required filing fee.
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Submit the completed form and supporting documents to the appropriate USCIS office.

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Questions & answers

With evidence that you've started the green card renewal process and the urgent need for travel abroad, the USCIS officer can give you temporary proof of your status. The officer will generally place a sticker on your green card that extends it's validity for an additional year.
Green card holders are free to travel abroad, but if you spend more than a year at a time outside the United States you could be found to have abandoned your green card status. To avoid that, you can request a re-entry permit before taking a lengthy trip outside the United States.
If you've already submitted your green card application, you can still get a travel document that will allow you to leave the United States without paying an additional fee.
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.
A travel document for green card holder is also called a reentry permit. A reentry permit is similar to a passport. It is a small booklet with an identification page as well as multiple other pages for entry/exit stamps and visas.
To apply for a Refugee Travel Document, file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. You should file a Form I-131 before you leave the United States and expect processing times of approximately three months. However, it may take longer. Expedited processing may be available for your situation.