Immigration Form Guide

Form I-131: Travel Document

Use Form I-131 to apply for a travel document that allows you to return to the United States after traveling abroad.

Filing fee: $575

Processing: 3-6 months

Types of Travel Documents

For: Pending green card applicants

Allows you to travel and return while your green card application is pending

Valid: 1 year or until I-485 decision

For: Current green card holders

For green card holders planning to be outside the U.S. for 1+ years

Valid: Up to 2 years

For: Refugees and asylees

Allows refugees and asylees to travel internationally and return

Valid: 1 year

Form I-131 completed and signed

Filing fee: $575 (or $0 if filed with I-485)

Copy of green card or I-485 receipt notice

Passport-style photos (2)

Copy of passport biographical page

• Traveling without advance parole while I-485 is pending may abandon your application
• Green card holders away 6+ months may face abandonment questions
• Reentry permits should be obtained before traveling for extended periods
• File early - processing times can be lengthy

If you're filing I-131 at the same time as your I-485 green card application, there's no additional filing fee for the travel document.

SureCitizen helps you determine which travel document you need and prepare your application.