I-131 Case Tracker & Status Guide
Advance parole or re-entry permit — track your travel document before you plan a trip.
What is Form I-131?
Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, requests advance parole (to travel while an adjustment case is pending), a re-entry permit (for green-card holders abroad long-term), or a refugee travel document.
Because international travel can abandon a pending case, knowing exactly where your I-131 stands matters. The internal API shows approval and document-production movement clearly.
The I-131 milestone sequence
Behind each plain-English status the public site shows, USCIS records an internal event code. Here is the typical I-131 ladder and the codes that drive it:
How long does I-131 take?
Advance parole is frequently filed alongside I-485 and I-765 as a combo. Processing varies; travel before approval can have serious consequences for pending cases.
Common I-131 questions
Can I travel while my I-131 is pending?
Traveling before advance parole is approved can be treated as abandoning a pending adjustment application in many cases. Confirm your specific situation with an attorney.
Is advance parole part of my combo card?
Sometimes advance parole and the EAD are issued on a single combo card. See our combo-card guide for details.
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