Travel Document Application (I-131) — Reentry Permits, Refugee Travel Documents, and Advance Parole
Planning to travel outside the United States? Get the right travel document for your immigration status.
We guide you through Form I-131 to get the right travel document for your immigration status for just $89 — whether you need a reentry permit, refugee travel document, or advance parole. Without the right travel document, leaving the U.S. could cost you your green card or immigration status.
Benefits
- AI-Powered Guidance: Every question explained in plain English. We help you pick the right document type and avoid common mistakes that cause delays.
- Document Type Selection: Not sure if you need a reentry permit, refugee travel document, or advance parole? Our guided system walks you through each option.
- Complete Filing Package: Get your filled I-131 form, a personalized cover letter, detailed filing guide with your mailing address, and G-1145 e-notification.
- Error Prevention: Our system catches mistakes before you file. Missing photos, wrong document type, incomplete sections — all fixed before USCIS sees your application.
What's Included
- Form I-131 completed and ready to sign
- AI-powered guidance for every question
- Document type selection assistance
- Personalized cover letter
- Filing guide with exact mailing address
- G-1145 e-notification form
- Spanish language support
- 60-day money-back guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Form I-131?
Form I-131 is used to apply for one of three travel documents: a Reentry Permit (for green card holders planning extended travel), a Refugee Travel Document (for refugees and asylees), or Advance Parole (for people with pending applications who need to travel).
Do I need a reentry permit?
If you are a green card holder planning to be outside the U.S. for more than 1 year (up to 2 years), you need a reentry permit to protect your permanent resident status.
What is advance parole?
Advance parole allows you to travel outside the U.S. and return while your adjustment of status (I-485) or other application is pending. Without it, leaving the U.S. could be considered abandoning your application.
How much are the USCIS fees?
The USCIS filing fee for Form I-131 is $630 for paper filing or $580 for online filing — the same fee for all types (reentry permit, refugee travel document, and advance parole). Paid directly to USCIS.
How long does processing take?
Processing times vary by document type: reentry permits take 8-14 months, refugee travel documents take 3-8 months, and advance parole takes 3-8 months.
Can I travel while my I-131 is pending?
Generally no. For advance parole, you should not leave the U.S. until you receive the document. For reentry permits, you must attend your biometrics appointment before traveling.
What is the difference between a reentry permit and a refugee travel document?
A reentry permit is for green card holders. A refugee travel document is for people with refugee or asylee status who have not yet become permanent residents.
What does the $89 include?
Your completed I-131 form, personalized cover letter, filing guide with exact mailing address (Dallas lockbox), and G-1145 e-notification form.
Do I need a lawyer?
For most straightforward travel document applications, no. Our AI-guided tool walks you through every question with plain-English explanations.
Where do I mail my I-131?
All I-131 applications are mailed to the USCIS Dallas lockbox. Your filing guide includes the exact address.