I-131 Application Fees

[kurtbelyeu 0]

Hi VJ,

 

I've sent in several returned I-131 applications due to incorrect fees.  I'm a US citizen and my wife is has a CR/1 green card living with me in the USA.

 

Any experts here can help with the fees?

 

Kurt

[Hypnos 6,576]

What is it you're filing for? 

[aleful 1,905]

hi

 

exactly, why are you filing the i131?

 

 

[kurtbelyeu 0]

We plan to be outside of the USA for more than 6 months.

 

Kurt

[kurtbelyeu 0]

 

What is it you're filing for? 

Looking to get the travel document for my wife so we won't need too worry about returning to the US in 6 months.

 

Kurt

[kurtbelyeu 0]

 

hi

 

exactly, why are you filing the i131?

 

 

Traveling outside the US for more than 6 months.

 

Kurt

[aleful 1,905]

hi

 

for more than 6 months you don't need a reentry permit

 

the reentry permit is only if she is going abroad for over a year up to 2 years, and she can renew it for another 2 years

 

that what some do if they want to study in their country of origin, they can be abroad up to 4 years without loosing the GC

 

if she has the conditional 2 year card, she can't travel that much anyway, she will have to remove conditions to get the 10 year GC

 

she must prove again bona fide marriage with you, she will need to file the i751 and send proof of bona fide marriage up to 90 days prior of her 2 year GC expiration

 

for now, there is no need for the i131

 

 

[kurtbelyeu 0]

Thanks for the response but not exactly what I asked for.  USCIS finally contacted me today and stated her fees will be 660.00 USD for her travel document.

 

Regards,

 

Kurt

[Hypnos 6,576]

That is stated on www.uscis.gov/i-131

[aleful 1,905]

as stated for less than a year, she doesn't need a travel document

 

the travel document is for those who need to be abroad over a year up to 2 years

 

now if that is the plan, she will lose her GC because she has to remove conditions

 

but if you are travelling for less than a year, then no i131 is needed and you will be wasting money

[kurtbelyeu 0]

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Edited May 6, 2017 by kurtbelyeu
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[kurtbelyeu 0]

 

That is stated on www.uscis.gov/i-131

Yes.. I had submitted the correct amount on the last application but had submitted the payment using the G-1450 credit card form which isn't acceptable for the I-131 application.

 

Kurt

[kurtbelyeu 0]

 

as stated for less than a year, she doesn't need a travel document

 

the travel document is for those who need to be abroad over a year up to 2 years

 

now if that is the plan, she will lose her GC because she has to remove conditions

 

but if you are travelling for less than a year, then no i131 is needed and you will be wasting money

This is quoted on the I-131 instructions website:

 

"An absence from the United States for 1 year or more will generally break the continuity of your required continuous residence for the purpose of naturalization. If you intend to remain outside the United States for 1 year or more, you may be eligible to file Form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes. For further information, contact your local USCIS office."

 

I've seen other websites mention issues with folks traveling outside the USA for more than 6 months where the travel will negate any issues with an extended period away from the USA.

 

As far as i'm concerned the I-131 is cheap and easy enough to get, why not have it in my wifes purse if we stay on the road for extended vacations or if she has a family member that becomes sick and requires extended care?

 

Regards,

 

Kurt

[aleful 1,905]

hi

 

does she have the 2 year GC? because you mentioned that she had a CR1 residence

 

if so, then none of this doesn't matter, she can't stay for a long period of time anyway because you both have to live in the US and prove bona fide marriage

 

in that case she can't travel for a long period of time anyway, if you don't live here and she doesn't remove conditions, she looses her GC status, you will have to file for her all over again

 

so, does she have a 2 year GC or a 10 year GC, that's what really matters

 

also, bear in mind that she could in the near future apply for citizenship, once she is a USC, there are no restrictions in how much time she can stay abroad, you both can even live in another country if you choose

 

these are things to take into consideration

 

 

[kurtbelyeu 0]

 

hi

 

does she have the 2 year GC? because you mentioned that she had a CR1 residence

 

if so, then none of this doesn't matter, she can't stay for a long period of time anyway because you both have to live in the US and prove bona fide marriage

 

in that case she can't travel for a long period of time anyway, if you don't live here and she doesn't remove conditions, she looses her GC status, you will have to file for her all over again

 

so, does she have a 2 year GC or a 10 year GC, that's what really matters

 

also, bear in mind that she could in the near future apply for citizenship, once she is a USC, there are no restrictions in how much time she can stay abroad, you both can even live in another country if you choose

 

these are things to take into consideration

 

 

Yes.  She is on a two year visa.

 

Kurt