Instructions for Electronically Filing Form I-131

Please review this page before attempting to complete and file your form electronically. Note that this information may pertain only to forms filed electronically and may not apply to paper-based filings. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application or petition being delayed or denied.

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Form

I-131, Application for Travel Document

If e-Filing is not the best option for you, please see the "Paper-based Form I-131," located in the upper right corner of this page under "Related Links" for more information.

Purpose of Form

This form is used to apply for the following travel documents:

• Reentry Permit
• Refugee Travel Document
• Advance Parole Document

Who is Not Eligible to e-File This Form:

You are not eligible to electronically file this form if:

• You live outside of the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• You are applying for a waiver of the filing fee.
• You are requesting that your case be expedited.
• You are inside the United States and are filing for Humanitarian reasons.
• You are selecting one of the following application types:
  1. I am a permanent resident or conditional resident of the United States and I am applying for a Reentry Permit.
  2. I now hold U.S. refugee or asylee status and I am applying for a Refugee Travel document.
  3. I am a permanent resident as a direct result of refugee or asylee status, and am applying for a Refugee Travel Document.

Who is Eligible to e-File This Form:

You are eligible to electronically file this form for the purpose shown if:

Advance Parole Document

• If you are in the United States and seek advance parole on the basis of:
  • Pending I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
  • Temporary Protected Status

Filing Fee

Please refer to the Immigration Forms page for the current filing fee.

Initial Evidence and Supporting Documentation Required

See the Instructions for the paper-based Form I-131.

Also see the general instructions for Submitting Supporting Documentation for an e-Filed application and/or petition. You may access those instructions from the Related Links section to the right of this page.

Concurrent E-Filing

E-Filed I-131 applications can only be concurrently e-Filed with the following applications under the following conditions:

• Additional I-131 applications only for family members
• I-765 applications only if the I-131 beneficiary can file an I-765 under the (c)(9) Eligibility Classification (i.e., the beneficiary has a pending I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, currently at an USCIS office)
  • Please note: If you wish to concurrently E-File an I-131 with an I-765, you must fill out the I-765 first.

Please see e-Filing Forms Concurrently for more information.

Helpful Hint

DO NOT E-FILE if you are requesting that your I-131 application be expedited or if you require emergency travel authorization. See the paper Form I-131.