Application for a travel document. Whether you want to obtain an advance parole document, a reentry permit, or a refugee travel document, Form I-131 helps ensure that you can legally reenter the United States. Here you will find information about the filing fee, as well as the steps you need to take to make the process of applying for this visa much easier.
How to Apply for a Travel Document
To ensure that your Form I-131 application is accurate and complete, follow the steps below:
- Determine the Type of Travel Document: The first thing you need to do is select the appropriate type of travel document for which you are applying: advance parole, a reentry permit, or a refugee travel document. Each serves a different purpose.
- Complete the Form: Provide your full name, address, and any other information related to your immigration status. It is important that all entries made on the application form correspond to the correct records in the files.
- Reason for Travel: You must explain the reason for your international travel. If you have a pending application to adjust your status, you cannot travel until your Advance Parole document is issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Supporting Documents: You must also provide additional documents depending on your circumstances. For example:
- To obtain a reentry permit, the applicant should attach a copy of their green card.
- A photocopy of the refugee travel document should accompany proof of refugee or asylee status. Examples of acceptable documents include: an order from an immigration judge, a USCIS approval notice, Form I-94, also known as the “white card,” etc.
- Biometrics Appointment: An appointment to provide fingerprints, have a photograph taken, and submit a signature is usually required.
- Mailing the Application: After completing the form and gathering all the necessary documents, mail the application to the appropriate USCIS address. Make sure that all documents are completed correctly so that you do not have to complete them again.
Form I-131 is one of the most important and common forms an immigrant needs for travel while their application is still being processed through the U.S. immigration system. Knowing the correct filing fee, following the instructions provided, and finding your Alien Registration Number are key steps to ensuring that the application proceeds as planned. Failure to follow USCIS instructions correctly may result in a denial of entry. By following these steps, you will soon be on your way to obtaining a travel document and returning to the United States without any problems.