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Form:

I-131, E-File Application for Travel Document.

If E-Filing is not the best option for you, please see the paper Form I-131.

Purpose of Form:

This form is used to apply for the following travel documents: Reentry Permit, Refugee Travel Document or an Advance Parole Document.

Who Is Not Eligible to E-File This Form:

You are not eligible to E-File this form if:
• You live outside of the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands.
• You are applying for a waiver of the filing fee.
• You are requesting that your case be expedited.
• You are inside the United States and filing for Humanitarian reasons.

Who Is Eligible to E-File This Form:

Reentry Permit

• If you are in the United States as a permanent resident or conditional permanent resident.

Refugee Travel Document

• If you are in the United States in valid refugee or asylee status, or if you are a permanent resident as a direct result of your refugee or asylee status in the United States.

Advance Parole Document

• If you are in the United Stated and seek advance parole on the basis of:
  • Pending I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
  • Temporary Protected Status

Filing Fee: $165

Initial Evidence and Supporting Documentation Required:

See Instructions for paper Form I-131.

Also see general instructions for Submitting Supporting Documentation for an E-Filed application and/or petition.

Concurrent E-Filing:

E-Filed I-131 applications can only be Concurrently E-Filed with the following applications under the following conditions:

• Additional I-131 applications only for additional family members.
• I-765 applications only if the I-131 beneficiary can file an I-765 under the (c)(9) Eligibility Classification (i.e., the beneficiary has a pending I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, currently at an USCIS office).
  • Please note: If you wish to Concurrently E-File an I-131 with an I-765 you must fill out the I-765 first.

Please see E-Filing Forms Concurrently for more information on concurrently E-Filing multiple applications.

Helpful Hints:

Helpful Hint 1: DO NOT E-FILE if you are requesting that your I-131 application be expedited or if you require emergency travel authorization. See the paper Form I-131.

Photographs and Fingerprints

Requests for More Information or Interview

Penalties

Privacy Act Notice

Other Instructions:

If electronic filing is not the best option for you, please see the paper Form I-131.

Access Form for Electronic Filing:

I-131 (E-Filing)

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Additional Information:
Emergency Travel
How Do I Get a Travel Document?
How Do I Know If I Need Original Documents?

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