Fill out I-131 (Application for Travel Document) online
Form I-131 is used to apply for a travel document from USCIS, including a reentry permit, refugee travel document, or advance parole. These documents allow certain immigrants and nonimmigrants to travel outside the United States and return.
How to fill out I-131 (Application for Travel Document)
Select the type of travel document
Check the appropriate box for the document you are requesting: reentry permit, refugee travel document, advance parole, or TPS travel document.
Enter applicant information
Provide your full legal name, date of birth, country of birth, A-Number, SSN, address, and current immigration status.
Provide travel details
Enter the purpose of your trip, the countries you plan to visit, expected departure date, and expected length of your trip.
Submit with supporting documents
Include a copy of your green card or I-94, passport-style photos, the filing fee, and any additional evidence required for your document type. Attend the biometrics appointment when scheduled.
About I-131 (Application for Travel Document)
Who needs this form
Lawful permanent residents who plan to be abroad for more than one year (reentry permit), refugees or asylees who need to travel internationally (refugee travel document), or individuals with pending adjustment of status applications who need to travel (advance parole).
Where to submit
File with USCIS by mail to the appropriate lockbox facility or online at uscis.gov. For reentry permits, you must be physically present in the U.S. when filing. Biometrics appointments are typically required.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-16
- Check the latest official form instructions for the filing year that applies to you.
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Traveling before receiving the approved travel document (may abandon your application)
- Not being physically present in the U.S. when filing for a reentry permit
- Confusing advance parole with a visa (it does not grant visa status)
- Letting the document expire while abroad
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Can I travel while my I-131 is pending?
It depends on your immigration status. If you have a pending adjustment of status (I-485) and travel without advance parole, your application may be considered abandoned. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you can travel with your green card but should not stay abroad for more than one year without a reentry permit.
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