Form I-131 2025

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The document provides detailed instructions for Form I-131, which is used to apply for various travel and parole documents from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It outlines the purposes of the form, including applications for Reentry Permits, Refugee Travel Documents, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Travel Authorization, Advance Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records. The instructions specify eligibility criteria, required evidence, application procedures, and warnings regarding travel and re-parole. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of submitting complete applications to avoid delays or denials.

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What is the form I-131 used for?

Form I-131, Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records, is used to apply for the following documents: Reentry Permits, Refugee Travel Documents, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Travel Authorization Documents, Advance Parole Documents, initial Parole Documents for noncitizens

How long does it take to get approved for I-131?

You can file Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens, to request a temporary period of parole if you are the spouse or stepchild of a U.S. citizen and otherwise meet the eligibility criteria below.

Can I travel while I-131 is pending?

For most cases, you may request an expedite by contacting the USCIS Contact Center or by asking Emma. (You can access Emma by clicking on the Ask Emma icon on the top right of this page). You need to explain why you need expedited processing.

How long does it take for i131 to be approved?

ing to USCIS data from 2023, the average processing time for Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) varies between 3 to 7 months, depending on the service center handling the case and the specific category (e.g., refugee travel document, re-entry permit).