I-131 Instructions Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

OMB Number: 1615-0013

06/21/2023

Reason for Revision: EMG REV

Project Phase: OMB Review

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Edition Date 06/06/2023

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Pages 2-9, Who May File Form I-131?	[Page 7] … (3) If you were paroled into the United States when you arrived with an Advanced Parole Document, and need to remain in the United States beyond the authorized parole period to accomplish the purpose for which parole was approved, you must file a new Form I-131 with all supporting documentation to request a new parole authorization and type or print REPAROLE in capital letters at the top of the new Form I-131. b. An Advance Parole Document may also be granted to qualified individuals outside the United States as part of specific USCIS Family Reunification Parole policies. If Items (1), (2), or (3) below apply to you, type or print the appropriate parole policy name at the top of Form I-131 and check box 1.f. under Part 2. of the form. NOTE: A derivative beneficiary can only receive benefits under any of the specific Family Reunification Parole policies if the principal beneficiary receives benefits. A separate application and fee for each individual principal and derivative beneficiary is required. Applications for a principal beneficiary and any of his or her derivative beneficiaries must be submitted in one package when mailed to USCIS. (1) Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) Program. Under the CFRP Program, USCIS offers certain beneficiaries of approved family-based immigrant petitions the opportunity to seek, on a case-by-case basis, a discretionary grant of parole into the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status, rather than remain in Cuba waiting for their immigrant visas to become available. You may apply for advance parole under this program ONLY if you have received an invitation to apply. The invitation contains instructions on eligibility and how to apply. If you apply for parole under this program without having received an invitation to apply, your application for parole may be denied. (2) Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) Program. Under the HFRP program, USCIS offers certain beneficiaries of family-based immigrant petitions, approved on or before December 18, 2014, an opportunity to seek, on a case-by-case basis, a discretionary grant of parole into the United States up to approximately 2 years before their immigrant visas become available (as indicated in the Application Final Action Dates chart in the Department of State’s Visa Bulletin), rather than remain in Haiti awaiting availability of their immigrant visas. You may apply for advance parole under this program ONLY if you have received an invitation to apply. The invitation contains instructions on eligibility and how to apply. If you apply for this program without having received an invitation to apply, your application for parole may be denied. (3) Filipino WWII Veterans Parole (FWVP) Program. Under the FWVP program, USCIS offers certain beneficiaries of family-based immigrant petitions, approved on or before the date the request for advance parole is filed, an opportunity to seek, on a case-by-case basis, a discretionary grant of parole into the United States before their immigrant visas become available, rather than remain in another country awaiting availability of their immigrant visas. An invitation is not needed to apply for parole under this program.	[Page 7] … [no change] b. An Advance Parole Document may also be granted to qualified individuals outside the United States as part of the Filipino WWII Veterans Parole (FWVP) Program. If the Item applies to you, type or print FWVP program at the top of Form I-131 and check box 1.f. under Part 2. of the form. NOTE: A derivative beneficiary can only receive benefits if the principal beneficiary receives benefits. A separate application and fee for each individual principal and derivative beneficiary is required. Applications for a principal beneficiary and any of his or her derivative beneficiaries must be submitted in one package when mailed to USCIS. [deleted] [deleted] (1) Filipino WWII Veterans Parole (FWVP) Program. Under the FWVP program, USCIS offers certain beneficiaries of family-based immigrant petitions, approved on or before the date the request for advance parole is filed, an opportunity to seek, on a case-by-case basis, a discretionary grant of parole into the United States before their immigrant visas become available, rather than remain in another country awaiting availability of their immigrant visas. An invitation is not needed to apply for parole under this program.
Pages 10-14, General Requirements	[Page 11] … d. Advance Parole Document for Individuals Outside the United States (1) If you are applying for an Advance Parole Document for an individual who is outside the United States under one of the Family Reunification Parole policies, you must attach: (a) For the HFRP Program, complete documentation as described in the application instructions included in the invitation letter; (b) For the CFRP Program, complete documentation as described in the application instructions included in the invitation letter; or (c) For the FWVP program: (i) A copy of your Form I-797, Notice of Action, indicating approval of your Form I-130, or printout from Case Status Online, which shows an approved Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, filed by the Filipino veteran or the surviving spouse, for your family member; … NOTE: Additional information regarding required documentation is described in “Filipino WWII Veterans Parole Program” at www.uscis.gov/FWVP. (2) If you are applying for an Advance Parole Document for an individual who is outside the United States (either for yourself or another individual), other than under one of the Family Reunification Parole policies noted in Item (1) above, you must attach: (a) A detailed description of the urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit reason for which an Advance Parole Document is requested, an explanation for the length of time for which parole is requested, and copies of evidence that support the basis for your request; … [Page 13] c. An individual outside the United States who is seeking an Advance Parole Document for humanitarian reasons or for significant public benefit, including under one of the Family Reunification Parole policies, and who is between ages 14 through 79, must be fingerprinted as part of the USCIS biometrics services requirement. Depending on the individual’s location, USCIS or the Department of State will advise the location for the biometrics services appointment. … 5. Expedite Request Instructions To request expedited processing of an application for a Reentry Permit, a Refugee Travel Document, or an Advance Parole Document for an individual outside the United States, other than under one of the Family Reunification Parole policies, type or print the word EXPEDITE in the top right corner of the application in black ink. USCIS recommends that you provide e-mail addresses and a fax number with any expedite request for a Reentry Permit, Refugee Travel Document, or Advance Parole Document. …	[Page 10] … d. Advance Parole Document for Individuals Outside the United States (1) If you are applying for an Advance Parole Document for an individual who is outside the United States under the FWVP Program, you must attach: [deleted] [deleted] [deleted] [no change] … [Page 11] [no change] (2) If you are applying for an Advance Parole Document for an individual who is outside the United States (either for yourself or another individual), other than under the FWVP Program, you must attach: [no change] … [Page 12] c. An individual outside the United States who is seeking an Advance Parole Document for humanitarian reasons or for significant public benefit, including under the FWVP Program, and who is between ages 14 through 79, must be fingerprinted as part of the USCIS biometrics services requirement. Depending on the individual’s location, USCIS or the Department of State will advise the location for the biometrics services appointment. … [Page 13] 5. Expedite Request Instructions To request expedited processing of an application for a Reentry Permit, a Refugee Travel Document, or an Advance Parole Document for an individual outside the United States, type or print the word EXPEDITE in the top right corner of the application in black ink. USCIS recommends that you provide e-mail addresses and a fax number with any expedite request for a Reentry Permit, Refugee Travel Document, or Advance Parole Document. …
Pages 14-15, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 14] … Advance Parole Document for Individuals Outside the United States, Including Under Family Reunification Parole Policies: The filing fee for an Advance Parole Document for an individual who is outside the United States is $575. The biometrics services fee is not required. The filing fee may be waived based upon a demonstrated inability to pay. Applicants should file Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, when filing Form I-131 to ensure such requests are supported in accordance with 8 CFR 103.7(c). …	[Page 13] … Advance Parole Document for Individuals Outside the United States, Including Under the FWVP Program: The filing fee for an Advance Parole Document for an individual who is outside the United States is $575. The biometrics services fee is not required. The filing fee may be waived based upon a demonstrated inability to pay. Applicants should file Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, when filing Form I-131 to ensure such requests are supported in accordance with 8 CFR 103.7(c). …
Page 18, Paperwork Reduction Act	[Page 18] Paperwork Reduction Act An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 1.90 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering the required documentation and information, completing the application, preparing statements, attaching necessary documentation, and submitting the application. The collection of biometrics is estimated to require 1.17 hours. The collection of passport-style photographs is estimated at 0.50 hours. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Mail Stop #2140, Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009; OMB No .1615-0013. Do not mail your completed Form I-131 to this address.	[Page 18] Paperwork Reduction Act An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 1.70 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering the required documentation and information, completing the application, preparing statements, attaching necessary documentation, and submitting the application. The collection of biometrics is estimated to require 1.17 hours. The collection of passport-style photographs is estimated at 0.50 hours. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Policy and Strategy, Regulatory Coordination Division, 5900 Capital Gateway Drive, Mail Stop #2140, Camp Springs, MD 20588-0009; OMB No .1615-0013. Do not mail your completed Form I-131 to this address.

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