I-131 filing fee (Advance Parole)

Q: How much is the I-131 fee in 2026?

The I-131 fee is $630 on paper and $580 online. Filing online saves $50. 12 filing categories are exempt ($0). These are the amounts in the USCIS Fee Calculator, updated Oct 28, 2026.

Q: How long does I-131 take after I pay?

USCIS decided half of all I-131 cases within 5.8 months in Apr–Jun 2026. See the I-131 processing time page for the history.

Form I-131, Application for Travel Document: what USCIS charges, by filing category, from the official fee schedule.

The I-131 fee is $630 on paper and $580 online. Filing online saves $50. 12 filing categories are exempt ($0).

Paper filing

$630

general filing

Online filing

$580

$50 cheaper

Processing time

5.8 mo

median, Apr–Jun 2026

Fee waiver

Possible

with Form I-912, paper only

Advance Parole Document

Filing Category	Paper Filing Fee	Online Filing Fee
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.A. on Form I-131) If you have a pending Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.	$630	$580
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.B. on Form I-131) If you have a pending Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. Certain applicants may be eligible for a Fee Waiver of the USCIS fee. See Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, Instructions.	$630	N/A
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.C. on Form I-131) If you have a pending initial Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status. Certain applicants may be eligible for a Fee Waiver of the USCIS fee. See Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, Instructions.	$630	$580
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.D. on Form I-131) If you have been granted Deferred Enforced Departure.	$630	$580
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.E. on Form I-131) If you have an approved Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.	$630	$580
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.F. on Form I-131) If you have an approved Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, or Form I-914, Supplement A, Application for Family Member of T-1 Recipient.	$0	N/A
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.G. on Form I-131) If you have an approved Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status, or Form I-918, Supplement A, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of U-1 Recipient	$0	$0
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.H. on Form I-131) If you are a current parolee under INA 212(d)(5) and you are applying as a Ms. L. Settlement Class member or Qualifying Additional Family Member under the Settlement Agreement in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.). Write “PFR” in the blank space for your class of admission.	$0	N/A
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.H. on Form I-131) If you are a current parolee under INA 212(d)(5), other than a Ms. L. Settlement Class member or Qualifying Additional Family Member in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.).	$630	N/A
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.I. on Form I-131) If you have an approved Form I-817, Application for Family Unity Benefits.	$630	N/A
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.J. on Form I-131) If you have a pending Form I-687, Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the Immigration and Nationality Act.	$630	N/A
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.K. on Form I-131) If you hold V Nonimmigrant Status.	$630	N/A
Advance Parole Document (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 5.M. on Form I-131) Other request for Advance Parole.	$630	N/A
Additional Fee if Approved: Pub. L. 119-21 Immigration Parole Fee Each time you seek parole at a port of entry (POE), U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) will require you to pay an additional fee at the POE, unless they determine that you qualify for an exception.	$1,050 (fee collected by CBP)	$1,050 (fee collected by CBP)

Additional I-131 Fee if Approved: Pub. L. 119-21 Immigration Parole Fee
If authorized for parole by USCIS, you must pay this additional fee to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the port of entry (POE) to be granted parole, unless CBP determines that you qualify for one of the exceptions provided in Pub. L. 119-21. This fee is applicable each time you seek parole at the POE.
NOTE: As of Feb. 5, 2026, this Immigration Parole Fee under Pub. L. 119-21 does not apply to Ms. L. Settlement Class members and their Qualifying Additional Family Members (QAFMs), pursuant to a court order issued in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.).
You cannot request a fee waiver for any fees required by Pub. L. 119-21.
CBP may determine an alien qualifies for an exception to the HR-1 parole fee if the alien is being paroled because:
(1) (A) the alien has a medical emergency; and (B)(i) the alien cannot obtain necessary treatment in the foreign state in which the alien is residing; or (ii) the medical emergency is life-threatening and there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;

Reentry Permit

Filing Category	Paper Filing Fee
Reentry Permit (Part 1. Item 1. on Form I-131) If filing for a Reentry Permit. Not eligible for a Fee Waiver request.	$630

Refugee Travel Document

Filing Category	Paper Filing Fee
Refugee Travel Document (Part 1. Item 2., Item 3., and Item 13. on Form I-131) If you now hold refugee status in the United States (Part 1. Item 2. and Item 13.), or are a lawful permanent resident as a direct result of refugee status (Part 1. Item 3. and Item 13.).	$0
Refugee Travel Document (Part 1. Item 2., and 3. on Form I-131) If you now hold asylee status in the United States (Part 1. Item 2.), or are a lawful permanent resident as a direct result of asylee status (Part 1. Item 3.), and you are: Under 16 years of age; or 16 years of age or older.	$135 $165

Certain applicants may be eligible for a Fee Waiver. See Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, Instructions.

TPS Travel Authorization Document

Filing Category	Paper Filing Fee	Online Filing Fee
Travel Authorization Document (for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 4. on Form I-131) If you are a TPS beneficiary in the United States, and you are applying for a TPS Travel Authorization Document under INA 244(f)(3) to allow you to seek admission under TPS upon your return from abroad.	$630	$580

Certain applicants may be eligible for a Fee Waiver. See Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, Instructions.

Initial Parole Document (from outside the U.S.)

Filing Category	Paper Filing Fee	Online Filing Fee
Initial Parole Document (for individuals who are currently outside the United States) (Part 1. Item 6.A. on Form I-131) If you are applying under the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) Program.	$630	N/A
Initial Parole Document (for individuals who are currently outside the United States) (Part 1. Item 6.B.(1) on Form I-131) If you are applying under the Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative (IMMVI) as a current or former service member.	$0	$0
Initial Parole Document (for individuals who are currently outside the United States) (Part 1. Item 6.B.(2) and Item 6.B.(3) on Form I-131) If you are applying under the Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative (IMMVI) as a: Current spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter (or their child under 21 years of age) of a current or former service member (Part 1. Item 6.B.(2)); or Current legal guardian or surrogate of a current or former service member (Part 1. Item 6.B.(3)).	$630	$580
Initial Parole Document (for individuals who are currently outside the United States) (Part 1. Item 6.D. on Form I-131) Family Reunification Task Force (FRTF) Ms. L. Settlement Agreement Process. If you are requesting parole as a Ms. L. Settlement Class member or Qualifying Additional Family Member in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.).	$0	$0
Initial Parole Document (for individuals who are currently outside the United States) (Part 1. Item 6.E. on Form I-131) If you are filing under another specific parole program or process.	$630	N/A
Initial Parole Document (for individuals who are currently outside the United States) (Part 1. Item 7. on Form I-131) If you are applying for an initial parole document under INA 212(d)(5)(A) for yourself or on behalf of someone else outside the United States, but not under a specific parole process.	$630	$580
Additional Fee if Approved: Pub. L. 119-21 Immigration Parole Fee Each time you seek parole at a port of entry (POE), U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) will require you to pay an additional fee at the POE, unless they determine that you qualify for an exception.	$1,050 (fee collected by CBP)	$1,050 (fee collected by CBP)

Additional I-131 Fee if Approved: Pub. L. 119-21 Immigration Parole Fee
If authorized for parole by USCIS, you must pay this additional fee to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at a port of entry (POE) to be granted parole, unless CBP determines that you qualify for one of the exceptions provided in Pub. L. 119-21. This fee is applicable each time you seek parole at the POE.
NOTE: As of Feb. 5, 2026, this Immigration Parole Fee under Pub. L. 119-21 does not apply to Ms. L. Settlement Class members and their Qualifying Additional Family Members (QAFMs), pursuant to a court order issued in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.).
You cannot request a fee waiver for any fees required by Pub. L. 119-21.
CBP may determine an alien qualifies for an exception to the HR-1 parole fee if the alien is being paroled because:
(1) (A) the alien has a medical emergency; and (B)(i) the alien cannot obtain necessary treatment in the foreign state in which the alien is residing; or (ii) the medical emergency is life-threatening and there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;

Initial Parole In Place

Filing Category	Paper Filing Fee	Online Filing Fee
Initial Request for Arrival Departure Record for Parole In Place (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 8.A.(1) and Item 8.A.(2) on Form I-131) If you are applying for Military Parole in Place (PIP), only on your behalf, as a: Current or former service member (Part 1. Item 8.A.(1)); or Spouse, parent, son, or daughter of a current or former service member (Part 1. Item 8.A.(2)).	$0	N/A
Initial Request for Arrival Departure Record for Parole In Place (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 8.B. on Form I-131) Family Reunification Task Force (FRTF) Ms. L. Settlement Agreement Process. If you are requesting parole in place as a Ms. L. Settlement Class member or Qualifying Additional Family Member in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.).	$0	$0
Initial Request for Arrival Departure Record for Parole In Place (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 8.C. on Form I-131) If you are filing under another specific parole program or process. Not Eligible for Fee Waiver Request	$630	N/A
Initial Request for Arrival Departure Record for Parole In Place (for individuals who are inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 9. on Form I-131) If you are applying for an initial period of parole in place under INA 212(d)(5)(A) for yourself or someone else inside the United States, but not under a specific parole process. Not Eligible for Fee Waiver Request	$630	N/A
Additional Fee if Approved: Pub. L. 119-21 Immigration Parole Fee	$1,050 (if USCIS notifies you of conditional approval) Only payable online.	$1,050 (if USCIS notifies you of conditional approval)

Additional I-131 Fee if Approved: Pub. L. 119-21 Immigration Parole Fee
If USCIS conditionally approves parole, you must pay this additional fee to be granted parole, unless USCIS determines that you qualify for one of the exceptions provided in Pub. L. 119-21.
NOTE: As of Feb. 5, 2026, this Immigration Parole Fee under Pub. L. 119-21 does not apply to Ms. L. Settlement Class members and their Qualifying Additional Family Members (QAFMs), pursuant to a court order issued in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.).
You cannot request a fee waiver for any fees required by Pub. L. 119-21.
USCIS may determine an alien qualifies for an exception to the HR-1 parole fee if the alien is being paroled because:
(1) (A) the alien has a medical emergency; and (B)(i) the alien cannot obtain necessary treatment in the foreign state in which the alien is residing; or (ii) the medical emergency is life-threatening and there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;

Arrival/Departure Record for Re-parole

Filing Category	Paper Filing Fee	Online Filing Fee
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 10.B. on Form I-131) If you are applying under the process for Certain Afghans Paroled into the United States After July 31, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2023.	$630	$580
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 10.C. on Form I-131) If you are applying under the re-parole process for Certain Ukrainians and their Immediate Family Members Paroled into the United States on or After Feb. 11, 2022.	$630	$580
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 10.D. on Form I-131) If you are applying under the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) Program.	$630	$580
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 10.E.(1) on Form I-131) If you are applying under the Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative (IMMVI) as a current or former service member.	$0	$0
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 10.E.(2) and Item 10.E.(3) on Form I-131) If you are applying under the Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative (IMMVI) as a: Current spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter (or their child under 21 years of age) of a current or former service member (Part 1. Item 10.E.(2)); or Current legal guardian or surrogate of a current or former service member (Part 1. Item 10.E.(3))	$630	$580
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 10.F. on Form I-131) If you are applying under the Central American Minors (CAM) Program.	$630	$580
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 10.G. on Form I-131) Family Reunification Task Force (FRTF) Ms. L. Settlement Agreement Process. If you are applying as a Ms. L. Settlement Class member or Qualifying Additional Family Member in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.).	$0	$0
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 10.H.(1) and Item 10.H.(2) on Form I-131) If you are applying for Military Parole in Place as a: Current or former service member (Part 1. Item 10.H.(1)); or Spouse, parent, son, or daughter of a current or former service member (Part 1. Item 10.H.(2)).	$0	N/A
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 10.I. on Form I-131) If you are applying under another program or process.	$630	$580
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 1. Item 11. on Form I-131) If you or someone else was initially paroled into the U.S. or granted parole in place under INA 212(d)((5)(A), and you are requesting a new period of parole for yourself or someone else, but not under a specific program or process.	$630	$580
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 9. on Form I-131) If you are selecting Part 9. Item 1. on Form I-131 to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) upon approval of your new period of parole (re-parole), unless you fall under one of the categories listed below. Fee listed is for both Form I-131 and EAD fee. Additional EAD Fee Due at Filing: Pub. L. 119-21 Fee You must submit this fee separately from the filing fee. This fee may not be waived.	$1,150 plus Additional Fees $280	$1,050 plus Additional Fees $280
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 9. on Form I-131) If you are selecting Part 9. Item 1. on Form I-131 to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) upon approval of re-parole and you are applying under: IMMVI as a current or former service member (Part 1. Item 10.E.(1)) Additional EAD Fee Due at Filing: Pub. L. 119-21 Fee You must submit this fee separately from the filing fee. This fee may not be waived.	$0 plus Additional Fees $280	$0 plus Additional Fees $280
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 9. on Form I-131) If you are selecting Part 9. Item 1. on Form I-131 to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) upon approval of re-parole and you are applying under: Family Reunification Task Force Ms. L. Settlement Agreement Process in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.). (Part 1. Item 10.G.)	$0	$0
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 9. on Form I-131) If you are selecting Part 9. Item 1. on Form I-131 to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) upon approval of re-parole and you are applying under: Military Parole in Place for a current or former service member (Part 1. Item 10.H.(1)). Additional EAD Fee Due at Filing: Pub. L. 119-21 Fee You must submit this fee separately from the filing fee. This fee may not be waived.	$0 plus Additional Fees $280	N/A
Arrival Departure Record for Re-parole for Individuals Who Are Requesting a New Period of Parole (from inside the United States) (Part 9. on Form I-131) If you are selecting Part 9. Item 1. on Form I-131 to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) upon approval of re-parole and you are applying for Military Parole in Place for the spouse, parent, son, or daughter of a current or former service member (Part 1. Item 10.H.(2)). Additional EAD Fee Due at Filing: Pub. L. 119-21 Fee You must submit this fee separately from the filing fee. This fee may not be waived.	$520 plus Additional Fees $280	N/A
Additional Fee if Approved: Pub. L. 119-21 Immigration Parole Fee	$1,050 (if USCIS notifies you of conditional approval) Only payable online.	$1,050 (if USCIS notifies you of conditional approval)

Additional I-131 Fee if Approved: Pub. L. 119-21 Immigration Parole Fee
If USCIS conditionally approves parole, you must pay this additional fee to be granted parole, unless USCIS determines that you qualify for one of the exceptions provided in Pub. L. 119-21.
NOTE: As of Feb. 5, 2026, this Immigration Parole Fee under Pub. L. 119-21 does not apply to Ms. L. Settlement Class members and their Qualifying Additional Family Members (QAFMs), pursuant to a court order issued in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.).
You cannot request a fee waiver for any fees required by Pub. L. 119-21.
USCIS may determine an alien qualifies for an exception to the HR-1 parole fee if the alien is being paroled because:
(1) (A) the alien has a medical emergency; and (B)(i) the alien cannot obtain necessary treatment in the foreign state in which the alien is residing; or (ii) the medical emergency is life-threatening and there is insufficient time for the alien to be admitted to the United States through the normal visa process;

Copied from the USCIS Fee Calculator (Form G-1055, Fee Schedule), updated Oct 28, 2026. Fees change; check the official calculator before you pay.

How to pay

Online filings are paid through Pay.gov. For paper filings USCIS no longer accepts personal or business checks, money orders or cashier's checks unless you qualify for an exemption (Form G-1651): pay by credit, debit or prepaid card with Form G-1450 or from a U.S. bank account with Form G-1650. A wrong amount gets the whole filing rejected.

I-131 processing time

5.8 months median

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the I-131 fee in 2026?

The I-131 fee is $630 on paper and $580 online. Filing online saves $50. 12 filing categories are exempt ($0). These are the amounts in the USCIS Fee Calculator, updated Oct 28, 2026.

Is it cheaper to file I-131 online?

Yes. Online filing costs $580 instead of $630 on paper, $50 less.

Can I get a fee waiver for I-131?

USCIS lists I-131 as eligible for a fee waiver for certain applicants. You request it with Form I-912 (or a written request) filed on paper together with the form, for example if you receive a means-tested public benefit, your household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or you are in financial hardship. Fees set by law under Pub. L. 119-21 cannot be waived.

How do I pay the I-131 fee?

How long does I-131 take after I pay?

USCIS decided half of all I-131 cases within 5.8 months in Apr–Jun 2026. See the I-131 processing time page for the history.

Sources.

Figures are copied from the official files without changes; derived numbers (changes, backlog estimates) are explained on the methodology page. Not legal advice.