Situation
I am a resident stuck outside the country
When a resident loses their card or permit abroad, USCIS uses Form I-131A for a boarding document.
What is usually filed
I-131A
Families in this situation usually file Form I-131A — Boarding document for residents.
We prepare it from your answers. We do not decide your case or whether it applies to you.
Boarding document for residents (I-131A) →What you will be asked for
- Your A-Number (alien registration number)
- Proof of your residence, if you have it
- Your travel dates and the reason
- Copy of every page of your passport
- Tickets or itinerary showing the date you left the U.S. and your return date
- Two identical, recent passport-style photos (2x2 inches)
- Receipt for the fee paid online
- Clear copies of each document, not originals
A general list to start gathering. The official USCIS instructions govern. Official source: uscis.gov/i-131a ↗
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