Form Detail · /forms/i-131
Filing Fee
$630
$630.00 USD
Current Edition
04/01/2024
Verify before filing
Category
Travel
USCIS classification
DC / Primary Office
3–7 mo.
Nebraska Service Center
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What Form I-131 Does

Used to apply for advance parole, refugee travel document, or re-entry permit.

Instructions Summary

Used to request advance parole, a re-entry permit, refugee travel document, or parole-in-place. The exact filing address depends on the application type and concurrent filings.

Official USCIS page →

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Filing Addresses

Source: USCIS.gov · Addresses subject to change — always verify before mailing
Form I-131 · Mailing addresses by applicant typeConfirm at uscis.gov before filing
Filing TypeAddress
USCIS Phoenix Lockbox (USPS) – advance parole based on a pending I-485
USCIS Attn: I-131 P.O. Box 21281 Phoenix, AZ 85036
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Current Processing Times by Office

80th percentile · Monthly update
egov.uscis.gov/processing-times · Represents 80% of adjudicated cases over prior 6 months
USCIS Office · 80th percentile of prior 6 monthsClick office for full detail →
USCIS OfficeCategory / SubtypeProcessing TimeReceipt Date for Inquiry
Nebraska Service Center
Advance Parole (pending I-485)
Advance Parole (pending I-485)
3–7 mo.
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Texas Service Center
Re-entry Permit
Re-entry Permit
10–15 mo.
—
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Related Forms & Resources

I-130
USCIS Form I-130
I-140
USCIS Form I-140
I-485
USCIS Form I-485
I-765
USCIS Form I-765
I-129
USCIS Form I-129
N-400
USCIS Form N-400
Processing Times
I-131 by Office

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Last updated 2026-04-28 · Source: USCIS · For informational purposes only — not legal advice · Consult an attorney for your specific situation.