I-131 Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole) Cover Letter Template

[Applicant’s Full Legal Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
United States of America
Phone: [Phone Number]
Email: [Email Address]

[Date]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
[USCIS Lockbox or Service Center Name]
[USCIS Mailing Address from I-131 Instructions]

Re: Form I-131, Application for Travel Document (Advance Parole)
Applicant: [Applicant’s Full Legal Name]
A-Number (if any): [A-Number]
Receipt Number(s) (if any): [I-485 / Other Receipt Number(s)]

Dear Sir or Madam,

1. Purpose of Submission

I, [Applicant’s Full Legal Name], am submitting the enclosed Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, to request Advance Parole so that I may travel outside the United States and return while my [type of pending case, e.g., “Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status”] is pending.

2. Applicant and Case Information

• Full Name: [Applicant’s Full Legal Name]

• Date of Birth: [MM/DD/YYYY]

• Place of Birth: [City, Country]

• A-Number: [A-Number]

• Current U.S. Address: [Full Residential Address]

Pending case(s):

• Form Type: [e.g., I-485, I-589, I-130/I-485, etc.]

• Receipt Number(s): [Receipt Number(s)]

• USCIS Office or Service Center: [Location, if known]

3. Reason for Travel and Trip Details

I respectfully request Advance Parole to travel outside the United States for the following reason(s):

[Brief description of reason for travel, for example:

• family emergency or serious medical issue;

• important family event;

• work-related or educational matter;

• other significant reason.]

Planned travel details are as follows:

• Destination Country(ies): [Country or Countries]

• Planned Departure Date: [Approximate Departure Date]

• Planned Return Date: [Approximate Return Date]

I understand that I must comply with all USCIS rules regarding travel while my case is pending and that leaving the United States without Advance Parole (where required) may result in abandonment of my application.

4. Supporting Evidence Included

In support of this Form I-131 application, I am enclosing the following documents (copies unless otherwise indicated):

1. Completed and signed Form I-131, Application for Travel Document.

2. Copy of Form I-485 (or other relevant pending form) receipt notice(s).

3. Copy of passport biographic page and any current U.S. visa, if available.

4. Copy of current I-94 record (if applicable).

5. Two passport-style photos of the applicant, meeting current USCIS photo requirements.

6. Evidence supporting the reason for travel, such as:

   • [Medical letters, appointment notices, or records, if traveling for medical reasons.]

   • [Letters or documents regarding a family emergency or important family event.]

   • [Employer or school letter explaining the need for travel, if applicable.]

7. Any other documents that help explain the purpose and timing of travel.

5. Additional Notes or Clarifications (If Applicable)

[Use this section only if you need to briefly explain special circumstances, such as:

• urgent or unexpected nature of the trip;

• prior Travel Document or Advance Parole history;

• health issues;

• any previous immigration issues relevant to travel.

Example placeholder:
[Short explanation of any special circumstances related to this travel request, if needed.]]

6. Statement and Request

I respectfully ask USCIS to approve my Form I-131 application and grant Advance Parole for the travel described above. I understand that final decisions about my immigration status and any pending applications remain with USCIS and that I must follow all applicable laws and instructions.

Thank you for your time and consideration of my request.

Sincerely,

[Applicant’s Signature]

[Applicant’s Printed Full Legal Name]
[City, State]
[Date of Signature]