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  1. Travel Documents

    Travel Documents. If you wish to return to the United States lawfully after traveling outside the United States, you generally must have a: Valid entry document, such as a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or nonimmigrant visa; or. Valid and unexpired travel document. The type of document you need varies depending on your immigration status ...

  2. EVERYTHING you need to know about USCIS Form I-327 [2024]

    Form I-327, or the re-entry permit, is a travel document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to lawful permanent residents in America. This document allows lawfully permanent residence to travel abroad and return to the country. The re-entry permit comes in a blue-green color and looks like a passport booklet.

  3. U.S. re-entry permit

    The Re-entry Permit (Form I-327) is a travel document similar to a certificate of identity, issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to U.S. lawful permanent residents to allow them to travel abroad and return to the United States. It is a green passport-like booklet with the words Travel Document, a symbol, and other official wording in blue-gray.

  4. Application for Travel Document

    I-131, Application for Travel Document. ALERT: On Jan. 31, 2024, we published a final rule in the Federal Register, that adjusts the fees required for most immigration applications and petitions. The new fees will be effective April 1, 2024. Applications and petitions postmarked on or after April 1, 2024, must include the new fees or we will ...

  5. PDF USCIS Travel Document

    On October 24, 2019, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began issuing a redesigned Travel Document (Reentry Permit Form I-327/Refugee Travel Document Form I-571). The current travel documents (2007 Version) will remain valid until the expiration date on the travel document. CBP Publication Number 0984-1119.

  6. Reentry Permit for Permanent Residents Explained

    A Reentry Permit is a travel document that looks similar to a passport and can function like a passport. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services may also refer to this travel document as Form I-327, their internal name for a reentry permit. Lawful permanent residents or conditional permanent residents who plan to travel outside the United ...

  7. Commonly Used Immigration Documents

    Form I-327, Permit to Re-Enter. A Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) may have a Form I-327, Permit to Re-Enter, also known as a reentry permit, if they intend to travel outside the United States for an extended time. ... A Refugee Travel Document appears similar to a Reentry Permit, but includes a Refugee Travel Document notation above the ...

  8. Advance Parole, Reentry Permit, and Refugee Travel Documentation for

    How to File For a Refugee Travel Document If the alien is a refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document, he or she must attach: A copy of the document issued by DHS showing the alien's refugee or asylee status and indicating the expiration of such status. Where to File Where to file the Form I-131 depends upon the benefit sought.

  9. New Travel Documents for Permanent Residents

    The new travel document is a booklet with several security-enhanced features. The travel document can serve in place of: Form I-327, Permit to Reenter the United States: Lawful permanent residents use the Reentry Permit to return from temporary travel outside of the United States and, in some cases, may use a Reentry Permit for travel in place ...

  10. USCIS Begins Producing Security-Enhanced Travel Documents

    USCIS announced that it will begin producing a security-enhanced U.S. travel document, which is a booklet that looks similar to a U.S. passport. The travel document can serve in place of Form I-327 and Form I-571. Prior versions of the travel document will remain valid until their expiration date.

  11. Security Features Added to Certain Travel Documents

    11 Nov 2019. On October 24, 2019 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has begun producing a new travel document with new security features that will serve in place of permits to reenter the United States (form I-327, commonly referred to as "reentry permits") and refugee travel documents (form I-571). This ...

  12. Federal Register :: Redesign of Form I-327, Permit to Reenter the

    The type of travel document issued will appear on the inside page of the front cover, showing either Form I-327, Permit to Reenter the United States, or Form I-571, Refugee Travel Document. Biographical information and a photograph related to the approved applicant that appears on the current Forms I-327 or I-571 will also be shown in ...

  13. Re-Entry Permit(I-327) / Replacement of Naturalization Certificate (N

    Re-entry Permit (I-327) If you plan to stay outside of the United States for more than one year but less than two years in duration, a re-entry permit is needed for readmission. You must be physically present in the United States when you file the application . A re-entry permit may be sent to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad for you to pick ...

  14. Immigration documentation types

    The documents you need depend on your immigration status. Permanent Resident Card, "Green Card" (I-551) Reentry Permit (I-327) Refugee Travel Document (I-571) Employment Authorization Document (I-766) Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (with temporary I-551 language) Temporary I-551 Stamp (on passport or I-94/I-94A) Arrival/Departure Record (I ...

  15. Travel documents for foreign citizens returning to the U.S

    Travel documents for other foreign citizens living in the U.S. If you are a foreign citizen re-entering the U.S., the documentation you need may depend on your immigration status: Advance parole - You may use advance parole to re-enter the U.S. without applying for a visa. It is commonly used for re-entry by people in the process of applying ...

  16. USCIS Begins Producing Security-Enhanced Travel Documents

    The travel document can serve in place of: Form I-327, Permit to Reenter the United States: Lawful permanent residents use the Reentry Permit to return from temporary travel outside of the United States and, in some cases, may use a Reentry Permit for travel in place of a passport; and ... The new travel document will include a variety of ...

  17. Travel to Korea with I-327 Travel Document

    Passengers with a travel document issued to refugees or stateless persons. Document Validity. Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid on arrival. Contrary to some countries (like most EU Members) South Korea doesn't recognize a I-327 with the mention Permit to re-enter as a passport replacement

  18. PDF Carrier Information Guide

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  19. Can I fly to Germany with a Travel Decument Form i-327 without visa?

    1. Virtually nowhere accepts the I-327 travel document for visa-free travel. If you are a refugee or asylum status, you should instead obtain the I-571 Refugee Travel Document, which is actually accepted in some countries (including Germany) for visa-free travel. If you have a passport of another country, and are not a refugee from that country ...

  20. USCIS FAQ: Biometric Changes For Re-Entry Permits and Refugee Travel

    In this FAQ, USCIS clarifies the federal register notice requiring biometrics for Reentry Permits for lawful permanent residents who will be outside the U.S. for more than one year, as well as refugee travel documents. The FAQ discusses: Biometrics fee of $80 is required for any I-131 mailed after 3/5/08; Requesting an expedited adjudication of Form I-131

  21. PDF How do I get a reentry permit?

    Card (Form I-551) as your travel document. I have an old reentry permit. Do I need to turn in my old permit if I am filing for a new one? Reentry permits cannot be extended. If your permit expires, you'll need to apply for a new one. If you have a valid reentry permit in your possession, you will need to send it in when you apply for a new one.

  22. How Much Will It Cost to Get a U.S. Travel Document?

    USCIS Filing Fees for Form I-131. The filing fee for the I-131 application depends on the travel document you are applying for, as follows (as of April 1, 2024): $630 for a reentry document or advance parole (biometrics included) $165 for a refugee travel document ( biometrics fee included) $135 for a refugee travel document for applicants who ...

  23. PDF Form I-131, Instructions for Application for Travel Document

    Each applicant must file a separate application for a travel document. NOTE: Do not file Form I-131 if you are seeking release from immigration custody and you want to remain in the United States as a parolee. You should contact ICE about your request. Reentry Permit.

  24. PDF Guide for Completing a Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, and

    Complete Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, available at uscis.gov/i-131, following the instructions below. If any fields are not applicable, print or type N/A. Write "ATTN: FRTF PIP" in capital letters at the top of the first page of each Form I-131. Part 1 - This section is for information about the petitioner/self-petitioner.