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U.S. REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT - PERTINENT INFORMATION TO KNOW

Entry and Exit Stamp of a Foreign Country in a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571)

A person with a refugee or asylum status who wishes to travel outside the United States needs a Refugee Travel Document in order to return to the United States. In most cases, a refugee or asylee may use the Refugee Travel Document for travel in place of a passport. The Refugee Travel Document is similar in appearance to a U.S. Passport.*** 
HOW DO I APPLY FOR A REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT?

 To apply for a Refugee Travel Document, file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. Filing instructions and forms are available on United States Immigration website at www.uscis.gov. Follow the instructions on the form carefully. 
HOW LONG IS A REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT VALID?

 A Refugee Travel Document is valid for up to 1 year. 
CAN I TRAVEL BACK TO THE COUNTRY WHERE I EXPERIENCED PAST PERSECUTION OR CLAIM A FEAR OF FUTURE PERSECUTION?

 Yes. However, if you have been granted asylum, you should be aware that your grant of asylum may be terminated if, among other things, it is determined that you voluntarily availed yourself of the protection of your country of nationality, you have acquired a new nationality, or you are no longer eligible for asylum due to a fundamental change in circumstances. 

 Similarly, your asylum status may be terminated if there was fraud in your application such as you were not eligible for asylum. Therefore, if you travel suggests that you may have re-availed yourself of the protection of your country, you should be prepared to explain how you were able to return to the country from which you fled. 


 If you don't have Internet access at home or work, try your local library, if not there are Agencies preferably non-profit that will be able to assist you will with the Application for a Travel Document. 


Complied By: Tennyson Watson-Joyner

Tennyson Watson-Joyner is a foreign born U.S. Legal Asylee, read for a Bachelors of Science Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with a major in Travel, Tourism and Entertainment Management.I successfully navigated the U.S. immigration system. 
The information contained in "The United States Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571)Asylee Travel Guide" is provided for informational purposes only. Opinions expressed are the authors alone, for International Travel with a U.S. Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571) , use links attached for visa free destinations as listed by the consulate of each country that offers the same to asylees and permanent residence whose was granted the same as a result of asylum. If you have a criminal record, Speak to an attorney-at-law prior to your departure. 
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