THE U.S. REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT (FORM I-571) ASYLEE TRAVEL GUIDE

The economic disaster caused by the CoronaVirus Pandemic is severe and crippling as a result, Congress has passed a $2.2 trillion aid package here in the United States of America.  To qualify for the payment, you must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (commonly referred to as a Green Card holder) . Others who legally reside in the United States such as asylees and asylum seekers , may also be eligible for the payment, as long as they are not "non-resident aliens, by the IRS, Internal Revenue Service. If you do qualify, you should not have to do anything to receive the payment, it should be credited to your account or mail directly to you.  This is a reminder that the payment is dependent on your income levels as indicated in the Washington Post:  Individuals with adjusted gross incomes up to $75,000 a year will be eligible for the full $1,200.00 cheque. Reduced cheques will go out to individuals making up to $99,000 a year (the payment...

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 grante...