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USCIS to Require New Form I-131 Edition on October 11 2024

Beginning October 11, 2024, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) will publish a new edition of the Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The Form I-131 will be renamed “Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/ Departure Records”. Because of a significant change in the revised form, USCIS will not be offering a grace period and will reject all applications made on the 04/01/24 edition.

What to Know About the New Form I-131:

Applicants who file a paper-based Form I-131 should note that USCIS will accept the 04/01/24 edition that is postmarked before 10/11/24. The USCIS will not accept the 04/01/24 edition if it is postmarked after 10/11/24.

The new edition can be found at Form I-131.

The Form I-131 is used when an applicant needs to apply for various U.S. immigration benefits regarding travel such as:

Special circumstances for filing Form I-131 can include:

  1. Humanitarian Parole: Individuals seeking urgent entry into the U.S. for compelling humanitarian reasons, such as medical emergencies or family crises.
  2. Travel for Refugees and Asylees: Refugees or asylees who wish to travel outside the U.S. for personal reasons or family matters, needing a Refugee Travel Document.
  3. Advance Parole for Adjustment of Status Applicants: Individuals with pending applications for adjustment of status who need to travel temporarily without jeopardizing their application, requiring Advance Parole.
  4. Rentry Permit for Permanent Residents: Lawful permanent residents who plan to be outside the U.S. for more than a year and need a Re-entry Permit to help establish maintenance of status.
  5. Survivors of Trafficking and Certain Crime Victims: Victims who may need to travel due to specific legal or personal circumstances.
  6. Special Immigrant Juveniles: Minors who have been granted special immigrant status may file for travel documents to ensure safe return if they travel.

For more information, contact us at info@enterlinepartners.com.

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Copyright 2024. This article is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This article may be changed with or without notice. The opinions expressed in this article are those of Enterline and Partners only. 

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