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 \n### 3.AK-3,spouse,or K-4,child of a U.S.citizen;or\n\nThis form may only be used to apply to U.S.Citizenship andImmigration Services(USCIS)for the following traveldocuments and must not be used to request release fromimmigration custody:  \n### 4.AV-2,spouse,or V-3,child of a lawful permanentresident;and\n\nB.A Form I-485,Application to Register PermanentResidence or Adjust Status,was filed on your behalfand is pending with the USCIS.  \n1.Re-entry Permit-A reentry permit allows a permanentresident or conditional resident to apply for admission tothe United States upon returning from abroad during thepermit's validity,without having to obtain a returningresident visa from aU.S.embassy or consulate.  \nHowever,upon returning to the United States,youmust present your valid H,L,K or V nonimmigrantvisa and continue to remain eligible for that status.  \n### 2.Refugee Travel Document -A refugee travel document\n\nWho May File This Form I-131?  \nis issued to a person classified as a refugee or asylee,or toa permanent resident who obtained such status as a result ofbeing a refugee or asylee in the United States.Persons whohold aslyee or refugee status and are not permanentresidents must have a refugee travel document to return tothe United States after temporary travel abroad.  \nEach applicant must file a separate application for a traveldocument.  \n### 1.Reentry Permit.\n\nA.Ifyou are in the United States as a permanent residentor conditional permanent resident,you may apply for areentry permit.After filing your application forReentry Permit,USCIS will inform you in writingwhen to go to your local Application Support Center(ASC)for your biometrics appointmen","cbCaitudTFFdG2M1","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitudTFFdG2M1","pdf",235941,9,"English","# Instructions\n## Updated Filing Address Information\n## What Is the Purpose of This Form?\n## Who May File This Form I-131?\n## Advance Parole Document\n## Validity of Re-entry Permit","[{\"question\":\"What should you do if you need more space to complete the answers on the form?\",\"answer\":\"Use a separate sheet or sheets of paper. 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