Ariellez1@Hotmail.Com

I had some confusion about this 131 form/advance parole. Is permission
needed to re-enter the US (and so fill out this form), if a permanent
resident (one who came to the US on a K1 and adjusted to permanent
residency and had conditions removed) wants to leave the US for a
month? Is it a different matter if the conditions haven't been
removed? The form seems to say that it's only needed if the trip is
more than a year. If anybody could clear up when this form is actually
needed I'd be grateful. Please email me at ariellez1 @ hotmail . com.
Thank you!

Noorah101

> I had some confusion about this 131 form/advance parole. Is permission
> needed to re-enter the US (and so fill out this form), if a permanent
> resident (one who came to the US on a K1 and adjusted to permanent
> residency and had conditions removed) wants to leave the US for a
> month? Is it a different matter if the conditions haven't been
> removed? The form seems to say that it's only needed if the trip is
> more than a year. If anybody could clear up when this form is actually
> needed I'd be grateful. Please email me at ariellez1 @ hotmail . com.
> Thank you!

Form I-131 has multiple uses. If you are a green card holder
(either 2-year or 10-year, doesn't matter), you do NOT need advance
parole to travel overseas. Your green card is enough to get you
back into the USA.

If you will be gone longer than a year at one time, it's advisable to
use Form I-131 for a Re-entry Permit. You should also maintain ties to
the USA to prove that you are not abandoning your PR status. Some
people recommend getting a Re-entry Permit if you plan on being gone
longer than 6 months at one time.

If you are a green card holder and are planning to be out of the USA for
1 month, you do not need to use Form I-131 to apply for anything.

Best Wishes,
Rene