COMPLETE I-131 ADVANCE PAROLE GUIDE - new detailed guide 10/31/2025

[@KseniyaInternational]

0:00 Intro and where to find the form 01:06 Online filing for I-131 02:02 Edition/expiration date 03:09 Where to mail I-131 04:53 Advance parole filing fee 07:10 Advance parole processing time 07:54 How to fill out I-131

[@austinukpebor9636]

Great explanation! You are a lifesaver. I was confused with the new introduction of #8 - Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). You explained succinctly. Thank you!

[@snatchyourenglishwithlusin7500]

Ksenia, you, hands down, have the best videos on status adjustment documents. I can imagine how much time you spent putting them together with all the visuals, above that all you are a cutie pie and your English is amazing. Perfect accent. ❤🤗🌸🦋💕👍

[@savemeows]

you are a given....no lawyer..could give better guide than you.... thank you sooooo much.

[@okekecal9166]

Lawyers just wanna get paid lol

[@beetah9539]

Thanks so much for explaining it so clearly.I filled my parents 1-485 & petition I-130 only by watching your videos.God Bless you always.Now I am going to apply their I-131.Thanks again

[@mubaraksanusi5894]

Your videos are amazing and extremely helpful. I hope that you get the publicity and recognition that you deserve

[@margaritaruiz9528]

You are the best , explaining everything better than a lawyer

[@annav4067]

You are the best! Thank you for the great explanation!

[@elsaagredano4138]

Thank you for the clear and well explained information. It was very helpful.😊

[@alenamelnik6662]

Thank you! This is the best explanation ❤

[@dashamath]

If you are filing the I485 concurrently with the I131, how can i get the receipt number to add to the I131?

[@MsDropofrain]

that's what I thought at first but then listened to her again and she said, if you are applying for I-131 with I-485, you do not need to do this

[@lifeguardryantv5846]

This was easy thanks I just fill this form out thank you so much

[@paulcornel9295]

Great channel Kseniya , very helpful!

[@Dokkoon101]

Thank you so much!! Very hopeful!!

[@yildizsongur346]

Hi! Can we leave Part 3 blank if we do not know when me and my foreign spouse will travel out of the country or should we estimate a date anyway ?

[@shakhboznurmirzayev6875]

Truly amazing! Very clear and detailed explanation! Tons of respect ✊!!!

[@KseniyaInternational]

Thanks!

[@daria.newyork]

Excellent videos! Thank you, Kseniya

[@kevinmontero9539]

You are the best. Thank you so much!

[@AnestasialImmobilienn]

Part 7- If i am filing all forms in 1 package for the AOS (marriage based) how do i attach the receipt?

[@rdsl24]

The best explanation i`ve seen of all the videos!!! Thank you very much for helping us. i don`t speak english perfectly, my husband helped me fill out this case, can i put him as prepared or can i cancel this question ??? thank`s

[@KseniyaInternational]

You can

[@yaredbezu6861]

I applied I 31 travel document, they charged me $575.00 and they mailed a pepper that says they received my application and they never send me anything after that. Now it’s been almost 2 years. Help me pls

[@Music-mx4tt]

Like #1,000!! Thank you so much for this video!!

[@SK-kg6en]

Thank you so much for this info. Really helpful. How many years do we have this travel document valid for? and why would we be allowed only once to travel ? what if we want to travel every year or handle emergencies? Can I use the same issued travel document?

[@Kwabena179]

Thank you so much

[@okpolee]

I saw on some other videos, that n/a should be put on blank spaces not applicable. What do you think?

[@LucconPierre]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH, IT'S THING FOR A PERSON WHO HAS TPS?

[@dmytrodyshkant5529]

at 9:20 you provide misleading information, because official instruction for this form (page 9 of 17) states: "If an item is not applicable or the answer is none, print or type N/A."

[@KseniyaInternational]

Blank is allowable

[@dmytrodyshkant5529]

@@KseniyaInternational many times yes, but some meticulous officer may reject.

[@dmytrodyshkant5529]

@@KseniyaInternational Instructions: "Complete the entire form unless the form directs you to skip one or more items. If you do not complete all parts of the form we may reject your submission for missing information. If you make an error, start over with a clean form."

[@JenaraI1_]

I don't know what is my status since I got my approval for asylum before that I was parole and now I don't know

[@dashamath]

Please let mw know how and where can i support? Yoir videos have saved me a lot of time.

[@KseniyaInternational]

Link in description box :)

[@sye232]

Thank you Kseniya for your detailed instruction. While I watched some old videos on KZbin, I noticed there was 2D barcode on I-131 form (not the small one next to page #, the big one above the page #). It’s now showing empty space in your video and how I see it from uscis download. I just want to make sure I did not miss anything?

[@AvigailMenashe]

Thank you very much!

[@songli5486]

I am filing out the form for my parents, do I need to submit a photo of myself as the helper?

[@adekoner1]

Hi Kseniya, can’t thank you enough for your videos, you are the best! One question: with the new fee increase in the I-131, I’m questioning if I should even apply… I read on their instructions that if I depart from the US before getting my Advance Parole Document issued, my application for the APD will be considered abandoned. I’m currently on an H1B visa and I’m planning on going on a trip outside of the US about 2 months after my application; I know that my Green Card application won’t be affected thanks to the exception of also having an active H1B at the time of reentry, but do you know if the same exception would be applied for the Advance Parole? Or as is stated in the instructions, it would be considered abandoned? Thank you sooo much for all your work!

[@KseniyaInternational]

If you’re still employed for the same company and your H status remains valid at the time of re-entry you should be fine. If, however you do apply for advance parole and use it for travel, your H status will automatically be cancelled. So be careful considering that

[@daiagomes6778]

VERY USEFUL INFORMATION!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@Alex-vt1ni]

Dear Ksenyia, thank you for these videos. I'm applying for 765 and 131 together (combo card) based on 485 form.... Question : I have to follow all these steps you've said on this tutorial, or is completely different? Another question is sending... I have to send them separately, or together? Thank you in advance...🙏🙏

[@OG-ht7vl]

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[@shakyasamjhana1]

Very Helpful! Thank you!

[@trustwilliams1996]

Thanks so much u explain it very well but please I have a question to ask... please concerning the past 3 processing information as a person applying outside the United States where do you suggest i send the Travelling document please?

[@AlawiAlJarrash]

Hi so I applied for AOS through marriage by mail. I got my i130 approved in less then 4 months but my work permit says it has 3 months left to receive the decision. Now my i131 says it got 3 weeks left but it says it’s on a step where it says complete biometric though i only done the i485 and i765 biometric so I’m confused about what to do so do I just wait or who do i ask to get a biometric appt for my i 131? And how!

I have the same issue

[@AlawiAlJarrash]

@ what should we do!

[@KseniyaInternational]

Don’t trust this stupid USCIS tool, it makes no sense why they even wasted their time implementing it if it’s not accurate anyway. Just wait for the decision on your case

[@Dailytoasy]

Maam I am a green card holder but i travel here in Philippines together with my american citizen and he is a minor we travel here last 2019 may 3rd and i supposed to comeback in US july 5 2019 but suddenly june 2019 i was sick very bad and i didnt able to go back as my returning date and last 2020 and 2021 it was lock down here in Philippines totally and 2022 my passport was expired and i have to renew it and also the American passport of my son was expired too and that time 2022 also is not in normal yet everything is online process and again i was so sick till 2023 i supposed to have everything beside the only thing have to get done my sons American passport done but suddenly our house hit by the fire añl our neighbors too and my documents to travel burned too and i have left copy of my un expired green card and ssn in my phone but i have my new passport with me now and just wanted to ask do you think that i can still be. Able to enter the US? Together with my American Citizen son?(minor) What do you think i need Maam please help me i really needed badly your advice coz we wanted to go back in United states this is now 2024 and still get back on my feet after all that happened to me .Thank you and God Bless🙏

[@roci111]

This works for renewal too ? I need to renew advance parole based on 485

[@ronygeobanytorresiraheta7435]

Thank you very much. 🎉😊

[@aadavss5399]

If I have received parole document valid for one year, my EAD has been extended. Have applied for parole document extension, have received acknowledgement only and not approval for extension. Can I still travel and enter US again while my parole extension is still awaiting approval while my initial parole provided has expired?

[@hishubho]

Great video! One question though: any risk, if selecting multiple trips while renewing AP on pending AOS?

[@KseniyaInternational]

Should be fine

[@MellGordon]

Hi could you do a video filling out the i131 for Parole in place (PIP)?

[@ianneleynes1516]

Hi Kseniya, I arrived here in US as K1 visa and we got married and got my SS card and my middle name there is my mom's maiden name, and when we went to SSA we found out ithat my.middle name in our mareiage certificate is my mom's maiden name and I cant change it unless we go to the court and have it change our marriage certificate. Can I use my mom's miaden name as my middle name.now? Thank you so much

[@JenaraI1_]

Hello I just got my approval for asylum And want to file my i-131 and i-730 I have hard time of finding some one to help me and there is really shortage of the time I should file them as fast as possible can you please help me with

[@ChiaraOndoli]

if my physical address is different than my mailing address, in part 3 should I select box 9 and fill out the information from 10.a. to 10.j. ?

[@yuriyskrubert8830]

Good afternoon, Ksenia!🥰 Tell me, please🙏 I make 131 forms. I came to America on a tourist visa and got married here. In "Part 4. Information About Your Proposed Travel" in 1.a do i need write a reason why i want to go to the country and to 1.b to which country?

[@RubyRosePSGodbout]

If I am filing 131 concurrently with the 130 and 485, how can i attach a 485 receipt when it is filed altogether? kindly advise

[@dominikpiestrzeniewicz7563]

any answers on this?

[@KseniyaInternational]

You do not need to.

[@nehalshah50]

It seems the filling fee is now $630 after April 1, 2024 even though you file this with I-485. If filing for parents, I think green card usually comes within 3-6 months. Does it makes sense to not file I-131? If there is any emergency we can always use the Emergency travel option. What is your recommendation?

[@Conejita0512]

it seems there's no fee if there's a I-485 pending... ¨If you filed Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on or after July 30, 2007, and before April 1, 2024, and paid the Form I-485 fee, and your Form I-485 is still pending.¨

[@lt1856]

hi thanks for the video! i have one question, im currently under the process of asylum and i also got my approved tps case, should i put the uscis reciept from my asylum case or from my tps case? thanks!

[@DJCoryCarr]

Thank you, very helpful

[@PraveenDodda-is7nx]

Hello Kseniya, thanks for the video. What is the fee if I'm applying to renew advanced parole while I wait for my I 485 adjudication? I filed I 485 before April 1, 2024.

[@farahsaud]

Hi, I filed I-131 and I-145 concurrently for my parents. They are in the US on tourist visa which will expire in 2 months. We just got biometrics done today. As you said it takes time and sometimes green card approval comes sooner than I-131. Does it makes sense to apply for I-131 at this point? Should I just wait for their green card approval instead?

[@DineshKumar_sweetu]

Thanks for the clear explanation. I have an expired Visa in my passport and have a valid I-797A, is that ok to submit it as a document along with 2 photo copies and an I-485 receipt?

[@MARIOMARIO-pg1md]

Thank you Kseniya and God bless you, my question is I have a pending i-485 and i-130, I had my first interview last May and they scheduled me on the wrong date for the second interview so I don't expect to hear anything this year and my online case status hasn't change. now I need to travel to my country for important an urgent matter! do you think it's ok to apply for travel document form i-131, best regards

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@MARIOMARIO-pg1md if you urgently need to travel it’s best to apply for emergency advance parole instead

[@MARIOMARIO-pg1md]

thank you Kseniya

[@antoniocuin7570]

Good morning, I have question. My wife overstayed her B2 visa from Colombia. We are following all your family based application instructions regarding the application process. However, we are confused regarding the 131 application. Is it necessary to submit a 131 since she is already in the United States? Help?

[@richboogie502]

I just recently submitted an application for my green card renewal. Now I’m looking to file form I-131. Since my green card renewal requires a biometric, should I pay the fee for a biometric screening for form I-131?

[@egleeshea]

What should I select in part 2, if I have I-485 in progress due a marriage petition

[@jibzeejay7648]

I am a vawa applicant with a pending i 485 what do I put on the class of admission. I came in with F1 but I have used my travel document several times while awaiting for my i360. So I don’t know what to put under “class of admission” if I should put paroled or F1

[@GriesingerM1]

So if one submits this with the I-485, do they need to provide supporting documents? Or do the supporting documents for the I-485 apply to this form as well (Copy of Passport, Visa, and I-94 I would assume)

[@jonecir]

Hello Kseniya, what a great video you prepared for us! Since my wife is not fluent in English, I'm the one preparing the form i-131 on her behalf. In this case, should I need to submit a completed Form G-28? Thank you very much!

[@KseniyaInternational]

You don’t You can list yourself as preparer

[@yuriynovokreshchenov]

Part 7. You said: "most people will only be able to use their adv. parole for one trip". Why so? Will it be a problem if check "more than one trip" and to try use it for more than 1 trip?

[@KseniyaInternational]

There is no problem selecting more than one trip. Most applicants wait so long for this form to be approved they only get one chance to use it.

[@yuriynovokreshchenov]

@@KseniyaInternational I see, thank you, Ксения.

[@wstt4]

If I filed I-131 in May of 2023 on paper (I think) concurrent with my electronic filing I-130, and with my I-485, how do I get an update? Can I refile electronically to maybe speed it up and have 2 applications in? I received my work permits like 3 months after submitting all my applications but my travel permit is taking forever. I would like to travel for pleasure, but I don’t want to jeopardize my green card application.

[@olymatadiouf2638]

Hi I don’t have an answer to your question but I wanted to ask of you had to file for work authirization or it’s part of the I485 application? Thank you

[@14VALOR]

hello! my wife is filing for a green card adjustment through marriage. from what ive read on most other forms its recommended to use your new married name so everything can change right away, and its easier. in wisconsin there is no automatic name adjustment, so our marriage cert has her maiden name. can we use the new married name we want moving forward? or does she have to use her maiden?

[@KseniyaInternational]

according to others who’ve been through this process, you can

[@14VALOR]

@@KseniyaInternational awesome, thank you. And thanks for creating this content. It has been a life saver for us.

[@VictoriasiAlisa]

Hello, can I file i-131 form without i-485 ? I do not have it.. thanks in advance.

[@KseniyaInternational]

it depends on your category/status and eligibility.

[@atiatiakal9561]

Hello .i have 10 years p green card i applayed I 131 travel document finger print was on march 03 2023 still i dont get my travel document in california

[@zeroxiey8119]

thank you so so so much for these videos you are a god sent! I had a question about the alien number - if I have one through my OPTs can I add that number to all my application of my AOS?

[@KseniyaInternational]

Yes

[@joaquinmoreno3804]

Why you filled out part 4 to 6 if you are not a DACA case?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@joaquinmoreno3804 I did not?

[@joaquinmoreno3804]

@@KseniyaInternational yes, you did it. :)

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@joaquinmoreno3804 14:38

[@fretziejam4647]

I just got married from k1 and k2 visa holder,Do i need to use my married family name now for applying my AOS and Affidavit of Support? hoping for your answer it would be a big help for me.I'm still filing it out to submit this week. THANK YOU

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@fretziejam4647 you can use your married name if you wish

[@newflower7870]

What if have travel dacument from asylum and pending status green card still waiting for destination last note was NOID since that time no respond back either decision Can person still apply for advance parole and travel????

[@scottrosenberg36]

Hi, you mention in the beginning that there is no mailing address only a physical address option, and you suggest to try to enter mailing address in part 1 if mailing address is not the same as physical address, I believe that your advice is not correct, in part 3 you can chose box 9 and them place the mailing address in 10a-10j

[@KseniyaInternational]

Please read the prompt on that option carefully, it only refers to a DHS office or embassy overseas. This option cannot be chosen for advance parole applicants

[@scottrosenberg36]

@@KseniyaInternational Look again, Option 6 is a embassy, 7 is a DHS office, 9 is any address

[@scottrosenberg36]

I looked again, I stand corrected

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@scottrosenberg36 it says “if you picked option 6 or 7” THEN select below 8 or 9

[@scottrosenberg36]

@@KseniyaInternationalCorrect, I already wrote that I stand corrected.

[@imkatievn]

Hi, if I am going to apply for I-131 while my I-485 is pending, could it be a reason for my I-485 results to be delayed? Yes or no?

[@carlapopper]

excellent video!

[@kawaiiluxe4746]

do you have a military pip option for this form because some stuff needs to be filled by hand on the military pip option

[@wumana]

Follow the videos instructions with the exception on part 2. Completed Form I-131, Application for Travel Document (without fee). You must handwrite “Military PIP” in Part 2 instead of checking a box.

[@cutiepiekawaii325]

Awesome ! Thank You. I have been trying to figure out if that was all that needed to be done differently. Your reply is so greatly appreciated!!!!@@wumana

[@wumana]

@@cutiepiekawaii325 glad it helped!

[@ngagnej]

@@wumana MILITARY PIP means?

[@ngagnej]

@@cutiepiekawaii325 MILITARY PIP means?

[@nayeligutierrez8016]

For VAWA what is the class of admission?

[@ennioinfante9674]

Doble beautifu lady, thanks so much

[@Reggiestown1073]

Good explanation ❤

[@Heavenlilee]

I am from a country that is a part of the Visa Waiver Program. Should i still put B-2 as my class of admission? ETA In your honest opinion, should i file for Advance parole, or just submit for EAD, AOS and I-130? Thanks in advance!

[@saraicervantes7973]

Im doing aos, dont hve daca, legal entry do i have to fill this out with i-765? Ty

[@richboogie502]

I downloaded the file to my computer and tried filling the information by typing it but it’s requiring a password to unlock!! Do I need to contact uscis for the password?

[@nikichen9689]

Hi Kseniya If I have the A # for my OPT, should I write my OPT A# or leave it blank?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@nikichen9689 you can

[@JelenaFally]

Hello Kseniya, Thank you very much for your video. If I file I-485 together with the I-131, I won't have a receipt notice of the I-485 yet. Since, I don"t have this evidence, do I have to explain on a separate sheet of paper how I qualifie for an Advance Parole Document?

[@suaaddirie5945]

I have the same dilemma, let me know if you found the solution

[@Alice-rp9ug]

Hie Kseniya I am wondering if we leave same spots blank like you said or we should write there N/A . I am confused since on google they are saying you may get rejected if you dont write N/A THANK YOU

[@KseniyaInternational]

Blank and N/A are both okay

[@yuriynovokreshchenov]

Thank you, Kseniya. Question: for TPS applicant - should I check 1.d. in section "Part 2. Application Type"? Right? Please clarify.

[@KseniyaInternational]

Yes, at least that's what it says on USCIS site www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status

[@elltaasgedom8562]

I have a green card, and my travel document will expire in 4 months. Can I renew it before it expires?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@elltaasgedom8562 why do you need a travel document if you already have a green card?

[@y_p7]

Kseniya, does applying for i-131 effect the approval or processing time of i-485??

[@KseniyaInternational]

It does not

[@Ganralzada]

Hello I am from Afghanistan and I m have two year green card and my wife she’s from her because of the situation happened in My entry the embassies shut down and my passport is expired so I wanna know how to apply for the travel document please help me 🙂

[@SR-ib4zt]

Hello Kseniya, thank you for another great video, question my wife is waiting on her second green card, which form can we fill out for her to be able to travel overseas while waiting? I know we would need an appointment for her to have a temporary paper in her passport for that but not sure which form, please advice, thank you 🙏

[@KseniyaInternational]

What do you mean by second green card?

[@mariaeugeniamartins]

Hello Kseniya. I have a question, I entered in the US with a certain visa and the did the adjustment of status to another type of visa within the US. In the part 1, item 6 (class of action) should I put the visa that I had the when I entered the country last time OR my last status (I just have the approval paper)? Thanks

[@denthdeath1]

I am facing the same situation. How were you able to deal with this specific question?

[@mariaeugeniamartins]

@@denthdeath1 to be honest, I the only thing I remember is that I think I put everything and explained in the sections for it in the end of the form

[@renzoandre5286]

Does it have to be by i-485?

[@anjdelacruz6417]

Hi, for Part 4 do I have to answer the question about proposed travel ; reason and country to visit if I am not a Daca recipient? I am filing I-31 concurrently with I-485, and i l am a k1 visa holder.

[@pasolero]

At the end of Part 4, it states that you can skip parts 4-6 and go straight to Part 7.

[@adamc7244]

First of all thanks Kseniya I watched all your videos and helped me a lot filling out I 130, I485, 864 etc. I am submitting I131 along with my spouse I485 is fee still waive after 1st of April 2024?

[@KseniyaInternational]

No, you must pay the full fee for this form

[@19_any_thing3]

regularly the online approval will take how many month !!

[@yuriynovokreshchenov]

Part 10. If I am father of 6 years old kid - should I fill up this section with my details?

[@KseniyaInternational]

You can

[@dieunormarseille3328]

If I am applying form I131 do I need to send a copy of my TPS approval or the receipt notice form ?

[@wumana]

You don't need to send but it is highly recommended you do. I applied for i-131 through tps, I sent my approval letter and I also tried to expedite which was denied but took 5 months produced. When my aunt applies she doesn't send other documents, they will produce her travel document by it always takes forever.

[@dmytrodyshkant5529]

what is form I-45? because you many times mentioned i-45

[@KseniyaInternational]

I-485, green card application

[@brayannoriega2800]

What is the class of admission if filing under DACA ?

[@marcososa7607]

“Deferred action for arrivals “ i saw it another video

[@rodrigohernandezestevez8610]

Hello. I cannot fill it online, so where should I send it to?

[@KseniyaInternational]

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