New USCIS “Travel Document” to Replace Reentry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents

USCIS has announced that a new “travel document” will replace reentry permits and refugee travel documents. The USCIS’ purpose is to have a document more secure against tampering, counterfeiting, and fraud. The new document went into production on Oct. 24, 2019.

  • Reentry permits: Lawful permanent residents use the Form I-327, Permit to Reenter the United States, to return from temporary travel outside of the United States and, in some cases, may use a Reentry Permit for travel in place of a passport
  • Refugee travel documents: Those with refugee or asylum status use a Form I-571, Refugee Travel Document, if they wish to temporarily travel outside of the United States and, in some cases, may use a Refugee Travel Document for travel in place of a passport.

Previously issued reentry permits and refugee travel documents will remain valid until their expiration date.

For more, see our Guide to Reentry Permits.

One response to “New USCIS “Travel Document” to Replace Reentry Permits and Refugee Travel Documents”

  1. rezaul rabbi Avatar
    rezaul rabbi

    I have the old version of the travel document…i think the old one was more classic in terms of looks

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