Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-131, Application for Travel Document

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Use the chart below to determine where you must file your Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, if you are not filing online via myUSCIS.gov.

If you do not submit your application to the appropriate direct filing address, it may take longer for us to process your case.

Abused spouses, children, or parents

Filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status as an abused spouse, child, or parent, and you are:

Filing Form I-131 together with Form I-485; or
Filing Form I-131 based on a pending Form I-485

USCIS Nebraska Service Center

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
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P.O. Box 87426
Lincoln, NE 68501-7526

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Attn: 485U VAWA
850 S St.
Lincoln, NE 68508-1225

Applicants with a pending Form I-485

Filing your Form I-131 alone, and your Form I-485 receipt notice (Form I-797C, Notice of Action) begins with:

MSC (example: MSC1234567890);
IOE (example: IOE1234567890); or
Does not have three letters at the beginning (example: 1234567890).

Filing your Form I-131 alone, and your Form I-485 receipt notice (Form I-797C, Notice of Action) begins with:

EAC (example: EAC123054956); or
SRC (example: SRC0595784321).

USCIS Dallas Lockbox

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

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Attn: NFB
P.O. Box 660867
Dallas, TX 75266-0867

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Attn: NFB (Box 660867)
2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067-8003

Filing your Form I-131 alone, and your Form I-485 receipt notice (Form I-797C, Notice of Action) begins with:

LIN (example: LIN1230549568); or
WAC (example: WAC0596784321).

USCIS Phoenix Lockbox

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

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Attn: NFB
P.O. Box 21281
Phoenix, AZ 85036-1281

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Attn: NFB (Box 21281)
2108 E. Elliot Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85284-1806

Haitian family members

The dependent spouse or child of:

Someone who received a Green Card under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA); or
Someone who is applying under HRIFA and has a pending Form I-485.

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U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

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Attn: HRIFA
P.O. Box 660866
Dallas, TX 75266-0866

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Attn: HRIFA (Box 660866)
2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067-8003

Cuban family members

Filing under the Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) process for an add-on derivative beneficiary of a principal beneficiary who is pending an interview in Cuba.

Write “CFRP ADD-ON” at the top of the Form I-131.

You cannot file online if you are filing for a CFRP add-on derivative beneficiary. You must file a paper version of Form I-131.

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U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
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Attn: NFB
P.O. Box 805371
Chicago, IL 60680-5371

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Attn: NFB (Box 805371)
131 South Dearborn-3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

CNMI Long-Term Residents

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U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

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Attn: CNMI I-131
PO Box 650455
Dallas, TX 75265-0455

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Attn: CNMI I-131 (Box 650455)
2501 S. State Highway 121 Business Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067-8003

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients

USCIS Phoenix Lockbox

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

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Attn: DACA
P.O. Box 20700
Phoenix, AZ 85036-0700

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Attn: DACA (Box 20700)
2108 E. Elliot Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85284-1806

Relatives of a Filipino war veteran

Filing an initial application under the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program (FWVP), and you need to file for all eligible relatives associated with the same underlying approved Form I-130 at the same time so that they can be processed together; or
Filing under the FWVP Program, and you are currently in removal proceedings or were previously removed from the United States.

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U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

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Attn: FWVP
P.O. Box 8500
Chicago, IL 60680-8502

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Attn: FWVP (Box 8500)
131 S. Dearborn St., 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

Humanitarian Parole Applicants

Outside the United States and requesting humanitarian advance parole;
Inside the United States with parole previously authorized by USCIS from outside of the United States and requesting re-parole ( handwrite “REPAROLE” at the top of the form); or
Filing for humanitarian parole and you are currently in removal proceedings or have been previously removed or deported from the United States.

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U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

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Attn: HP
P.O. Box 660865
Dallas, TX 75266-0865

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Attn: HP (Box 660865)
2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business
Suite 400
Lewisville, TX 75067-8003

An Afghan national inside the United States applying for Re-Parole under Operation Allies Welcome (OAW):

Select 1.e. in Part 2 of Form I-131;
Handwrite “REPAROLE” at the top of the form;
Enter “OAR” or “PAR” as Class of Admission;
If you are also requesting an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) after we approve a new period of parole:
- And you are using the 06/06/23 E or the 06/06/23 edition of Form I-131, select “Yes” in Part 8. Do not submit Form I-765.
- And you are using the 10/31/22 edition of Form I-131, also handwrite “OAW EAD” at the top of the form, regardless of whether your Class of Admission is PAR or OAR. Do not submit Form I-765.
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U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

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Attn: I-131 OAW HP
P.O. Box 20800
Phoenix, AZ 85036-0800

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Attn: I-131 OAW HP (Box 20800)
2108 E. Elliot Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85284-1806

A Ukrainian citizen or their immediate family member paroled into the United States on or after Feb. 11, 2022:
- Select 1.e. in Part 2 of Form I-131;
- Handwrite “Ukrainian RE-PAROLE” at the top of the form; and
- Do not file Form I-765 until after you receive a re-parole approval notice. For the Form I-765 filing location, see the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-765 webpage.
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U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

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Attn: Ukrainian Re-parole
P.O. Box 4012
Carol Stream, IL 60197-4012

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Attn: Ukrainian Re-Parole (Box 4012)
2500 Westfield Drive
Elgin, IL 60124-7836
International Entrepreneur applicants
If you are. Send your form to.
Applying for an Advance Parole Document for Dependent Spouse/Child of an Entrepreneur Parolee or Applicant for Entrepreneur See International Entrepreneur Parole page
T or U Visa Holders Nonimmigrants
USCIS Nebraska Service Center

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

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P.O. Box 87426
Lincoln, NE 68501-7526

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Attn: I-131 T
850 S St.
Lincoln, NE 68508-1225

T nonimmigrant and you are filing Form I-131:
- Together with Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; or
- Based on a pending Form I-485.
USCIS Nebraska Service Center

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
P.O. Box 87426
Lincoln, NE 68501-7526

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: I-131 T
850 S St.
Lincoln, NE 68508-1225

USCIS Nebraska Service Center

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
P.O. Box 87426
Lincoln, NE 68501-7526

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

USCIS
Attn: 485U VAWA
850 S St.
Lincoln, NE 68508-1225

USCIS Nebraska Service Center

U.S. Postal Service (USPS):

USCIS
P.O. Box 87426
Lincoln, NE 68501-7526

FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:

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Attn: I-131 U
850 S St.
Lincoln, NE 68508-1225
Refugee travel document applicants
- Currently inside the United States:
  - You should apply for a refugee travel document and appear for any required biometrics service appointment before you leave the United States.
  - Currently outside the United States:
    - You may file Form I-131 and apply for a refugee travel document if you have been outside the United States for less than one year at the time of filing.
    - Although we have discretion to accept your Form I-131 if you file it after you have left the United States, we will not automatically accept or approve your application.
    U.S. Postal Service (USPS), FedEx, and UPS deliveries:
    
    USCIS Refugee and International Operations
    Attn: RTD
    999 North Capitol St. NE
    Mail Stop 2295
    Washington, DC 20529-2295
    Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants
    Filing Form I-131 to request a TPS Travel Authorization Document based on an approved Form I-821, or to request an Advance Parole Document based on a pending Form I-821
    - You must include a copy of the receipt notice (Form I-797C) showing we accepted or approved your Form I-821.
    USCIS Dallas Lockbox
    
    U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
    
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    Attn: I-131 TPS
    P.O. Box 660167
    Dallas, TX 75266-0867
    
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    Attn: I-131 TPS
    2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business
    Ste. 400
    Lewisville, TX 75067
    Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) applicants
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    U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
    
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    Attn: DED
    P.O. Box 805283
    Chicago, IL 60680-5283
    
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    Attn: DED (Box 805283)
    131 South Dearborn – 3rd Floor
    Chicago, IL 60603-5517
    Parole in place (inside the U.S.) for service members and their family
    Inside the United States and applying for parole in place and you are an active duty member of the U.S. armed forces, or a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve.
    
    The USCIS field office that has jurisdiction over where you live. If you are currently on assignment away from your permanent residence, you may file your Form I-131 at either the office with jurisdiction over where you currently live or over your permanent residence.
    
    You may also submit your application in person at your local USCIS field office.
    
    Inside the United States and applying for parole in place as the spouse, widow(er), parent, son, or daughter, of an active duty member of the U.S. armed forces, a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, or an individual (whether still living or deceased) who previously served on active duty or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve and was not dishonorably discharged.
    
    In the case of a parent of a service member, the service member must support the parent’s request for parole in place.
    
    The USCIS field office that has jurisdiction over where you live. If you are currently away from your permanent residence due to the service member being away on assignment, you may file your Form I-131 at either the office with jurisdiction over where you currently live or your permanent residence.
    
    You may also submit your application in person at your local USCIS field office.
    Parole Document for current and former service members outside of the U.S.
    We generally send parole requests filed by individuals currently in removal proceedings or previously removed from the United States to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for review.
    Current and Former Service Members and Qualifying Family Members
    Write “IMMVI” at the top of Form I-131 (check option 1e or 1f) and Form N-400 (if applicable).
    
    U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
    
    USCIS
    Attn: HP-N-400
    P.O. Box 660865
    Dallas, TX 75266-0865
    
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    Attn: HP-N-400 (Box 660865)
    2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business
    Suite 400
    Lewisville, TX 75067-8003
    
    Write “IMMVI” at the top of both the service member’s and your forms (Form I-131 for you and Forms I-131 and N-400 for the service member). Also check option 1e or 1f on Form I-131.
    
    U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
    
    USCIS
    Attn: HP IMMVI
    P.O. Box 660865
    Dallas, TX 75266-0865
    
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    Attn: HP IMMVI (Box 660865)
    2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business
    Suite 400
    Lewisville, TX 75067-8003
    
    Applying for an advance parole document to request parole under the IMMVI as a current spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter (and the unmarried son’s or daughter’s unmarried children who are under 21 years of age), of a current or former service member.
    
    Family members should file together.
    
    Write “IMMVI” at the top Form I-131. Also check option 1e or 1f on Form I-131.
    
    U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
    
    USCIS
    Attn: HP IMMVI
    P.O. Box 660865
    Dallas, TX 75266-0865
    
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    USCIS
    Attn: HP IMMVI (Box 660865)
    2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business
    Suite 400
    Lewisville, TX 75067-8003
    Correcting a USCIS error on travel documents
    Call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY: 800-767-1833) for assistance.
    All other applicants (including re-entry permit applicants)
    USCIS Phoenix Lockbox
    
    U.S. Postal Service (USPS):
    
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    Attn: NFB
    P.O. Box 21281
    Phoenix, AZ 85036-1281
    
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    Attn: NFB (Box 21281)
    2108 E. Elliot Rd.
    Tempe, AZ 85284-1806
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    Elgin, IL 60124-7836
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    Attn: NFB
    P.O. Box 805371
    Chicago, IL 60680-5371
    
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    Attn: NFB (Box 805371)
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    Attn: NFB
    P.O. Box 660867
    Dallas, TX 75266-0867
    
    FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries:
    
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    Attn: NFB (Box 660867)
    2501 S. State Hwy. 121 Business
    Suite 400
    Lewisville, TX 75067-8003
    
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