From the day your reentry permit application is filed, it takes about 6 weeks for your biometrics appointment, where your digital fingerprints are taken. After your biometrics appointment, your actual reentry permit should be issued within 1 to 3 months. Total processing time: 2 to 5 months on average.

Most green card holders will need to present the passport from the country where they're a citizen, or in some cases, their refugee travel document. You should also be sure to have your green card on you for the duration of the trip. And remember different countries have different requirements for entry.

You must be a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or a conditional lawful permanent resident (conditional green card holder). You must have the intention to leave the United States temporarily. You must file a Form I-131 and prove supporting documents (your immigration lawyer can file this for you).

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.

To ask about emergency processing of a travel document, call the Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) or request an appointment through My Appointment. If your situation qualifies for emergency processing, we will schedule an appointment for you with a local field office.

To apply for Advance Parole, you must file Form I-131: Application for Travel Document with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Green card applicants looking to travel abroad for any reason must obtain Advance Parole before leaving the United States.

Online: Use the case status online tool to check for updates about your immigration case. You will need your 13-character receipt number from your application or petition. By phone: If you are calling from the U.S., contact the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 or TTY 1-800-767-1833.

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This page provides information on immigrant visas and permanent resident cards (also known as a green card). Type or print legibly in black ink.To renew your travel document, you will need to submit Form I-131, along with a copy of your existing travel document. An Advance Parole document allows current green card applicants to leave the United States for temporary travel and return without disrupting their green card. To apply for a travel document, you must fill out application with USCIS on form I-131. If you are a permanent or conditional permanent resident who has been outside the US for one year or longer, apply for a re-entry permit before you travel. Learn about the Diversity Visa Lottery and other ways to apply for an immigrant visa. How to Apply for a Re-Entry Permit? To apply, you must file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, at least 60 days before your trip. Your legal status is 'I-485 pending' if they ask.

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