The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has, over the past year,
published two notices regarding information collection on Form I-131,
the Application for Travel Document. While no comments were received in
connection with these two notices, the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) did have some recommendations, which are now reflected in the
instructions to Form I-131.
In addition, USCIS is revising the instructions of Form I-131 to include
clear guidance regarding the ability of Deferred Action under Childhood
Arrivals (DACA) recipients to request advance parole documents under
certain circumstances. USCIS has noted an increase in the number of
respondents utilizing this form, as DACA recipients who are able to
establish a need to travel outside of the U.S. will be able to request
advance parole documents.
