Your actual refugee travel document should be issued within about 2 to 5 months from filing your Form I-131. You may request that the actual document be sent to your U.S. address, your attorneys address (if you choose to work with an attorney), or to a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad.
Certain non-citizens may file the I-131 application to request various travel documents like a reentry permit, refugee travel document, or advance parole document. The I-131A is strictly for use by permanent residents who require temporary documentation in order to return to the U.S.
The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours.
Application Volume: High demand for passports, especially during peak travel seasons or after major events (like the COVID-19 pandemic), can lead to backlogs. Processing Times: Standard processing can take several weeks, and expedited services, while faster, still require time for verification and production.
You may ask us to expedite adjudication of your Form I-131, Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records, by calling the Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) or by asking Emma. (You can access Emma by clicking on the Ask Emma icon on the top right of this page.)
The travel document usually arrives within 150 days (sometimes longer) after submitting your application. You can't leave the country until you have your approved travel document in hand, so you should expect to spend the 3–5 months after submitting your green card application in the United States.
How to fill out the Travel Authorization Form Instructions and Guidelines? Gather all required travel-related information. Fill in personal details and travel specifics. Estimate costs accurately and justify your expenses. Review the form for any mistakes. Submit the completed form as directed.