I-131A

Certain permanent residents who are outside the United States and no longer have valid proof of permanent resident status may file Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation), to obtain temporary travel documentation for the purpose of boarding a transportation carrier and returning to the United States. It is appropriate to file Form I-131A if you are a lawful permanent resident or conditional resident and returning from temporary overseas travel of less than:

  • One year and your Permanent Resident Card was lost, stolen or destroyed;
  • Two years and your Reentry Permit was lost, stolen or destroyed; or
  • One year and your Permanent Resident Card expired (in limited situations as described below).

Additionally, other non-citizens who received an Advance Parole Document that is now lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged while traveling overseas temporarily may file Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation), to obtain temporary travel documentation for the purpose of boarding a transportation carrier and returning to the United States. It is appropriate to file Form I-131A if you are temporary outside the United States and have a lost, stolen, destroyed, or damaged:

  • Form I-512/Form I-512L, Advance Parole Document; or
  • Form I-766, Employment Authorization Card (EAD) with the travel endorsement.

You have the following responsibilities upon completion:

  • The signed form must be mailed directly to USCIS.
  • All the applicable USCIS fees must be paid by you.

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