What Form I-131 is
Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, is the USCIS form used to request permission to travel and return to the United States in certain immigration situations. Depending on your status, the same form is used to ask for different documents.
You complete it, sign it, and file it with USCIS. AnyPDFfiller handles the fill-and-sign step; you still submit the form to USCIS yourself.
What you can request with it
- Advance Parole — to travel abroad and return while an application such as a green card (Form I-485) is pending;
- a Reentry Permit — for a permanent resident who will be outside the US for an extended period;
- a Refugee Travel Document — for people with refugee or asylee status who need to travel;
- travel authorization tied to certain other statuses.
You pick the category that matches your situation on the form itself.
How to fill the I-131 with AnyPDFfiller
Download the current Form I-131 from the USCIS website, then upload that PDF here. Type your personal and immigration details, choose the travel document you are applying for, add your signature, and download the finished PDF to file with USCIS along with any supporting documents.
Fee, timing, and where to file
The filing fee, current processing times, and the correct filing location depend on which travel document you request and how you file — and USCIS changes them periodically. Check the official Form I-131 page on uscis.gov for the current fee and address before you submit.
I-131 questions people ask
What is advance parole?
It is permission to leave the US and return while certain applications are pending, so that traveling does not abandon your case. You request it on Form I-131.
Where do I get a blank I-131 PDF?
Download the latest edition from uscis.gov, then upload it here to fill it in. USCIS rejects outdated editions, so always start from the current one.
How much is the I-131 filing fee?
It depends on the travel document and your situation, and it changes over time — check the current amount on the USCIS I-131 page before filing.
Can I sign it online?
Yes — add your signature, then download the signed PDF. A printed copy of your signed form is accepted when you file by mail.
Is filling it online free?
Filling and downloading here is free; a watermark-free copy is the premium download. The USCIS filing fee is separate.
AnyPDFfiller is an independent PDF tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by USCIS or any government agency, and does not provide legal or immigration advice. For eligibility and filing questions, see the official USCIS instructions or consult a qualified immigration attorney.
