Travel Document

form I-131

 
 

Secure Your Freedom to Travel

If you are a Green Card holder or an immigrant in the U.S. needing to travel abroad, applying for a Travel Document (Form I-131) is essential to protect your status. At US Immigration Consultants, we ensure that your application is processed smoothly, allowing you to travel with confidence.

Who Needs a Travel Document?

You may need to apply for Form I-131 if you are:

  • A Green Card holder (Lawful Permanent Resident) planning to travel abroad for an extended period and want to prevent abandonment of your status.

  • An asylum applicant or individual with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) needs Advance Parole to travel.

  • A DACA recipient seeking permission to travel for humanitarian, educational, or employment-related reasons.

  • A refugee or asylee looking to apply for a Refugee Travel Document.

Travel Document Process

  1. Determine Your Eligibility – Identify the proper travel document based on your immigration status.

  2. Prepare Form I-131 & Gather Supporting Documents – Submit proof of status and travel reasons.

  3. File Your Application with USCIS – Pay the required fees and submit your request.

  4. Attend Biometrics Appointment (if required) – Complete fingerprinting and background check.

  5. Receive Your Travel Document – If approved, receive your Reentry Permit, Advance Parole, or Refugee Travel Document.


We can help you to apply for a Travel Document if you are:

  • DACA Holder

  • TPS Holder

  • Permanent Resident, and you can´t get your Passport Renewal

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Processing times vary but generally range from 3 to 7 months depending on the case type.

  • It depends on your immigration status. Some applicants must wait for approval before departing the U.S.

  • Yes, leaving the U.S. without an approved Advance Parole could result in losing your status.

    • Reentry Permits are valid for up to 2 years.

    • Advance Parole is typically valid for 1 year.

    • Refugee Travel Documents are usually valid for 1 year.

  • We will help you understand your options, including reapplying or appealing the decision.