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 \n3.A K-3,spouse,or K-4,child of a U.S.citizen;or  \n4.AV-2,spouse,or V-3,child of a lawful permanentresident;and  \nThis form is for applying to U.S.Citizenship and ImmigrationServices(USCIS)for the following travel documents,and cannot be used to request release from immigration custody:  \nB.Form I-485,Application to Register Permanent Residenceor Adjust Status,was filed on your behalf and is pendingwith USCIS.  \n## 1.Reentry Permit\n\nA reentry permit allows a permanent resident or conditionalresident to apply for admission to the United States uponreturning from abroad during the permit's validity withoutthe need to obtain a returning resident visa from a U.S.Embassy or consulate.  \nHowever,upon returning to the United States,you mustpresent your valid H,L,K,or V nonimmigrant visa andcontinue to remain eligible for that status.  \n## 2.Refugee Travel Document\n\nWho May File Form I-131?  \nA refugee travel document is issued to a person classifiedas a refugee or asylee,or to a permanent resident whoobtained such status as a refugee or asylee in the UnitedStates.Persons who hold asylee or refugee status and arenot permanent residents must have a refugee traveldocument to return to the United States after temporarytravel 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 are-entry permit.After filing your application for aAn advance parole document is issued solely to authorizereentry permit,USCIS will inform you in writing whenthe temporary parole of a person ","cbCaibTiZWHxOOpc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibTiZWHxOOpc","pdf",90726,10,"English","# Updated Filing Address Information\n## What Is the Purpose of This Form?\n## 1. 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