Use Form I131 Application for Travel Document. For permanent residents, the re-entry permit is valid for two years from the date of issue.Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) of the United States must present a Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card", Form I551) or a Reentry Permit. To allow permanent residents (green card holders) to stay outside the US for up to 2 years and preserve their immigration status. Read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a separate sheet of paper. Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation). Purpose. To apply for Advance Parole, you must file Form I131: Application for Travel Document with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Permanent residents use Form I-131A to obtain travel authorization after losing a green card or reentry permit while traveling outside the United States.