Application for Travel Document
Applies for a travel document: a Re-entry Permit (for green card holders), a Refugee Travel Document, or an Advance Parole (for certain status holders needing to travel and return).
Filing fee
$630
Typical processing
3–12 mo
As of 2026-06-12
Category
travel
USCIS (online or by mail to designated USCIS facility)
Processing time
Typical range: 3–12 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. USCIS processing times change monthly and vary by service center and case specifics. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range for your specific case type and service center.
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Filing fee
Filing fee: $630
Source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/i-131
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Where to file
USCIS (online or by mail to designated USCIS facility)
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov — official I-131 page .
Common questions
- What is Form I-131?
- Applies for a travel document: a Re-entry Permit (for green card holders), a Refugee Travel Document, or an Advance Parole (for certain status holders needing to travel and return).
- How much does it cost to file Form I-131?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-131 is $630, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.
- How long does I-131 take?
- USCIS reports a typical processing range of 3–12 months for Form I-131 as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly — always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.