Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
Request a travel document such as advance parole.
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About USCIS Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
Form I-131 is used to request certain travel documents, including a reentry permit, a refugee travel document, or advance parole. The right choice depends on your status and your reason for traveling.
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Who needs to complete it
- Permanent residents who need a reentry permit for a long trip.
- Applicants with a pending case who need advance parole to travel.
- People in refugee or asylee status needing a travel document.
- Others eligible for a travel document explained in the instructions.
How to fill out USCIS Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
- 1Read the instructions and choose the travel document type that fits your situation.
- 2Enter your name, other names used, and contact information.
- 3Provide your birth details, country of citizenship, and immigration status.
- 4Enter your Alien Registration Number and any pending case details the form asks for.
- 5Describe your planned travel, including dates and reasons where required.
- 6Provide any address where the document should be sent if the form asks.
- 7Review, sign, and date the application, and note any preparer or interpreter.
- 8Assemble the supporting documents and file per the current instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
What documents can Form I-131 request?
It is used for several travel documents, including a reentry permit, a refugee travel document, and advance parole. You select the type that applies to you.
What is advance parole?
It is permission that allows certain applicants with a pending case to travel and seek to return without abandoning that case. The instructions explain who qualifies.
Should I travel before the document is issued?
Traveling before a document is issued can affect a pending case. Review the instructions carefully and be cautious about travel timing.
Is this the official form?
This page is a helper and general guide, not legal or immigration advice. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS at the link provided.