Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation), is an emergency travel document for people who are outside the United States and need to return urgently but have lost, had stolen, or had destroyed their green card or other travel document. It is filed in person at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad.

Who can file Form I-131A?

The I-131A is for lawful permanent residents (green card holders), advance parole holders, and persons with valid travel authorization who are currently outside the U.S. and need an emergency travel document to return.

How much does the I-131A cost?

The USCIS filing fee for Form I-131A is $575, paid online at pay.gov. ImmigrationAlly's preparation fee is $89 - covering the completed form, cover letter, and embassy filing guide.

Where do I file the I-131A?

Unlike most USCIS forms, the I-131A is NOT mailed to a USCIS lockbox. You must file it in person at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you are located.

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Emergency Travel Document (I-131A)

Name: Emergency Travel Document (I-131A)
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Price: 89 USD
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$89 — For Permanent Residents Stranded Abroad

Lost, stolen, or destroyed green card while traveling? The I-131A is your emergency travel document to get back to the United States. We prepare your complete filing package for your U.S. Embassy appointment.

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Stuck Outside the U.S. Without Your Green Card?

Stranded Abroad Without Documents

Your green card was lost, stolen, or destroyed while traveling. Without a valid travel document, you can't board a flight back to the United States.

Complex Embassy Process

The I-131A must be filed in person at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. One mistake on the form means another appointment and more days stuck abroad.

Lawyers Charge $500-2,000

Immigration attorneys charge premium rates for emergency cases. When you're already stranded and stressed, the last thing you need is an unexpected legal bill.

"Being stranded abroad without your travel document is stressful enough. Getting the paperwork right shouldn't add to it."

I-131A Made Simple

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Every question explained in plain English. Our AI assistant helps you describe your emergency situation clearly and completely for the consular officer.

Embassy Filing Ready

Your completed form is formatted exactly as the U.S. Embassy expects. Print it, sign it, and bring it to your consular appointment.

Complete Filing Package

Get your filled I-131A form, a personalized cover letter describing your emergency, and a step-by-step embassy filing guide.

Error Prevention

Our system catches mistakes before you visit the embassy. Missing information, unclear descriptions, incomplete sections - all fixed before the consular officer reviews your case.

How It Works

Answer Simple Questions

We break the I-131A into plain-language questions about your emergency, personal information, and immigration status. Our AI assistant explains anything confusing.

We Prepare Your Package

Your answers fill the official USCIS I-131A form, plus we generate a personalized cover letter and embassy filing guide with step-by-step instructions.

Print, Sign, and Visit the Embassy

Download and print your completed package. Sign where indicated, gather your supporting documents, pay the $575 USCIS fee at pay.gov, and bring everything to your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

What's Included

Official I-131A Form

Your answers fill the official USCIS form with your emergency details, personal information, and immigration status.

Personalized Cover Letter

A professional cover letter describing your emergency situation and listing your enclosed documents for the consular officer.

Embassy Filing Guide

Step-by-step instructions for your U.S. Embassy appointment: what to bring, how to pay the fee, and what to expect.

Filed at U.S. Embassy (Not Mailed)

Unlike most USCIS forms, the I-131A is filed in person at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate - not mailed to a USCIS lockbox. This means faster processing for your emergency situation. No G-1145 e-notification form is needed.

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USCIS filing fee ($575) not included. That fee is paid directly to the government at pay.gov before your embassy appointment.

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See how ImmigrationAlly compares to other options. Competitor pricing as of 2026.

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$129

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Free

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$500-2,000

AI-Powered Help

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Spanish Support

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Embassy Filing Guide

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Same-Day Completion

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Back in the U.S.? Need to Replace Your Green Card?

Once you return to the United States with your emergency travel document, you'll need to replace your lost, stolen, or destroyed green card. Form I-90 is the application to renew or replace your permanent resident card.