What is the difference in use between Form I-131 and Form I-191?

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kishoresojitra

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Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) is used for reentry permit (apart from other use like refugee travel document or advance parole travel document) and Form I-191 is used to apply for permission to return to their home in the United States after time spent outside the United States.
So which form should I use to get reentry permit after staying in Canada for 2 years on temporary work permit? I am US green card holder. Thanks in advance.
 
You've been out of the country for 2 years CONTINUOUSLY already WITHOUT a re-entry permit?? You're toast.

If you are GOING to be out for 2 years, then you use form I131 for the re-entry permit.
 
I-131 must be filed BEFORE leaving the US for an extended time. So obviously you're not eligible for it.

I-191 may be filed after you're already outside the US, but it is rarely used anymore. Normally somebody in your situation would apply for SB-1 (Returning Resident Visa) at a US consulate.

Did you really spend 2 years straight in Canada without returning to the US even once? Given how close Canada is, it will be nearly impossible to convince them that your circumstances prevented you from returning to the US, unless it was something really extreme like you were kidnapped or hospitalized for the past year.

However, if you were in Canada because of working for the US government or military, you don't need a reentry permit or SB-1 visa. Just show documentation for the job you've been doing.
 
i need help.. please read..!

i came to states in 2004 and filed for asylum for on going situation in my country of birth. i was granted asylum in 2009 and got my gc in 2010. now its been 9 years since i havent traveled back to my birthplace, but my grand mother is really sick and i was told on the phone from uscis that i need re-entry permit if i want to travel back to the same country. i am planning to travel for 3 to four weeks. my case wasnt fake or anything infact the situation is still really bad in that country i can manage to live there for 3 to 4 weeks but thats about it.. i just want to see my grand mother before its too late. (please help with your comments).


My questions are... 1) is it ok to travel with re-entry permit?
2) what kind of questions will i be asked when i get back?
 
zain sajjad said:
i came to states in 2004 and filed for asylum for on going situation in my country of birth. i was granted asylum in 2009 and got my gc in 2010. now its been 9 years since i havent traveled back to my birthplace, but my grand mother is really sick and i was told on the phone from uscis that i need re-entry permit if i want to travel back to the same country. i am planning to travel for 3 to four weeks. my case wasnt fake or anything infact the situation is still really bad in that country i can manage to live there for 3 to 4 weeks but thats about it.. i just want to see my grand mother before its too late. (please help with your comments).


My questions are... 1) is it ok to travel with re-entry permit?
2) what kind of questions will i be asked when i get back?
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Please stop hijacking other people's threads.
 
Can I travel with valid I-131 and EAD, when I-485 is pending but currently unemployed?

I have been waiting for a while for my greencard. My I-485 is still pending while my priority dates is Jan 2006 in EB 3 category. I got laid off recently and need to travel to India for my brother’s wedding. I have my current EAD and I-131. Is it safe to travel even though I’m not currently employed? Do I need any other documents? Please help. Thanks.
 
Heerapapa said:
I have been waiting for a while for my greencard. My I-485 is still pending while my priority dates is Jan 2006 in EB 3 category. I got laid off recently and need to travel to India for my brother’s wedding. I have my current EAD and I-131. Is it safe to travel even though I’m not currently employed? Do I need any other documents? Please help. Thanks.
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It is not safe to travel in your situation. After losing the originally sponsored job, in order to protect your I-140 and I-485 you need another job or job offer that meets the AC21 "same or similar" criteria. Without that job or job offer, the employer can revoke your I-140 which would cause your I-485 to be denied and your AP to become useless (thus leaving you stuck outside the US if it happens when you're abroad).

And even if the employer leaves the I-140 alone, using AP means you will be sent to secondary inspection where they may ask several questions including about your employment. That line of questioning could result in them finding out about your lack of employment, leading to the demise of your I-485.
 
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