Form-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Evidence)

Application for Travel Document (Carrier Evidence)

Use this form if you are: A lawful permanent resident (LPR), including an LPR with conditions, and wish to apply for a travel document (carrier documentation) that allows you to board an airline or other transportation carrier without the airline or transportation carrier being penalized; or Not an LPR or a conditional LPR, but you received a Form I-512/Form I-512L/Form I-512T, Advance Parole Document, or Form I-765, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), with travel endorsement that was lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed while you were outside the United States, and you wish to apply for a travel document (carrier documentation) that allows you to board an airline or other transportation carrier without the airline or transportation carrier being penalized.

This document provides instructions on how to fill out Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document or Returning Resident's Application. The form is used by individuals who are outside the United States and need a travel document to return to the US. The instructions explain each section of the form in detail, including information about the applicant, the interpreter, and the person preparing the application on behalf of the applicant. It also includes important notes regarding certification and signature requirements.