USCIS Changes Filing Location for Form I-131, the Application for Travel Document

24 Mar 2010

USCIS recently announced revised filing instructions and addresses for Form I-131, the Application for Travel Document. As of March 19, 2010, applicants wishing to file Form I-131 should file their application either at the USCIS Vermont Service Center or at one of the USCIS Lockbox facilities. Detailed information about which location to choose is included in the revised Form I-131 instructions.

USCIS Service Centers will forward all incorrectly filed Form I-131 applications for 30 days. After April 19, 2010, all applications sent to the incorrect location will be returned to the applicant with a note guiding them to send the application to the correct location.

Individuals currently in removal proceedings (or those who have previously been removed from the U.S.) should submit their application to the following address:

Department of Homeland Security / Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Office of International Affairs
Attn: Section Chief, Law Enforcement Parole Branch
800 N. Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20536

Please note that applicants filing this form at a USCIS Lockbox facility may request to receive an email or text message letting them know that USCIS has accepted their application. Applicants interested in receiving this message should additionally complete Form G-1145, the E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, and attach it to the first page of their application.