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.

How has Form I-131 processing time changed over the years?

Official USCIS fiscal-year data shows the median processing time for Form I-131 falling recently — it peaked at about 7.7 months in FY2021 and was about 4.4 months in FY2024. These are national fiscal-year medians from USCIS, useful for spotting the trend; the live tool reflects the current range.

I-131 Verified fee/form data

Application for Travel Document

Name: USCIS Processing Times by Form, FY2016–FY2024 - Form I-131
Creator: PetitionPace
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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).

Estimate timeline Official USCIS page

Filing fee

$630

Typical processing

3-12 months

As of 2026-06-12

How Form I-131 compares across PetitionPace forms

Total USCIS fee rank

#12 of 26

total fee $630

Vs median fee

+$90

median $540 across 26 forms

Processing high-end rank

#14 of 19

-6 mo vs median high end

Fee comparisons use only the in-repo PetitionPace USCIS form records and the cited USCIS fee schedule/form pages. They do not imply eligibility, legal strategy, or a guarantee that USCIS will accept a filing.

Processing time

This is a point-in-time estimate. USCIS changes published ranges frequently and the live tool can vary by service center and case type.

Typical range: 3-12 months

Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times before making decisions.

Historical processing-time trend

USCIS fiscal-year medians · FY2016–FY2024

How long Form I-131 has actually taken, year over year — straight from USCIS fiscal-year data. This is the trend the live point-in-time tool can't show you: use it to see whether waits have been getting longer or shorter.

Advance Parole Document

Latest 4.4 mo (FY2024) · peak 7.7 mo (FY2021) · ▼ falling

Parole in Place

Latest 4.8 mo (FY2024) · peak 5.4 mo (FY2023) · ▬ steady

Travel Documents (refugee travel & reentry permits)

Latest 15.5 mo (FY2024) · peak 15.9 mo (FY2023) · ▲ rising

Basis for filing	FY16	FY17	FY18	FY19	FY20	FY21	FY22	FY23	FY24
Advance Parole Document	2.3	3	3.6	4.5	4.6	7.7	7.3	5.8	4.4
Parole in Place	2.2	2.5	3.3	3.3	4.8	4.9	4.7	5.4	4.8
Travel Documents (refugee travel & reentry permits)	4	4.2	2.9	2.8	4	7.2	10.6	15.9	15.5

Median months from receipt to completion. National median months from receipt to completion across all USCIS offices. FY2024 reflects Oct 1, 2023 – Jan 31, 2024 (partial year). Historical fiscal-year medians use a different methodology than the live USCIS processing-times tool and are not directly comparable. Source: USCIS Historical Processing Times Trends ↗.

Filing fee

Filing fees shown here are based on the USCIS fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. USCIS fees can change; always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before submitting a form.

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

Processing times are estimates based on USCIS historical data and change frequently. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for current official ranges before making any decisions.

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.
How has Form I-131 processing time changed over the years?: Official USCIS fiscal-year data shows the median processing time for Form I-131 falling recently — it peaked at about 7.7 months in FY2021 and was about 4.4 months in FY2024. These are national fiscal-year medians from USCIS, useful for spotting the trend; the live tool reflects the current range.

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