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

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Department U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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.

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  • What is the purpose of Form I-131A?

    The purpose of Form I-131A is to apply for Carrier Documentation with either USCIS or the Department of State within one year of your departure from the United States, which will allow you to board a vessel or aircraft, travel to the United States, and present yourself at a U.S. port-of-entry for inspection as a returning lawful permanent resident.

  • What is the Filing Fee for Form I-131A?

    $575 for most applicants. If you submit your application online, there is no additional fee for premium processing. However, if you choose to have your fingerprints taken at a USCIS Lockbox facility, there is an additional $85 biometric services fee.

  • What information do I need to provide when filing Form I-131A?

    You must provide your personal information (name, date of birth, passport number and country of issuance), your photograph, your signature, evidence that you are a returning lawful permanent resident, and the necessary fees.

  • Can I file Form I-131A online?

    Yes, you can file Form I-131A online through USCIS's Electronic Immigration System (ELIS). Premium processing is also available for an additional $1,075.

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