REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT
A refugee travel documents is for people that have refugee or asylum status and want to return to the US. It is also issued to lawful permanent residents who obtained their Green Cards based on their refugee or asylee status. Those that require a refugee travel document must carry it with them when traveling outside of the US or else they may not be able to re-enter the country again and be placed in removal proceedings by an immigration judge.
LEGAL FEE
Our prices are matched to meet the competitive standards of the services that are offered at other firms. Our hands on approach along with the speed at which we expedite the process are why we offer our services at these prices.
– Legal Fee: $1500
– Filing Fee: $135*
– Bio-metrics Services Fee: $85
*This pricing is for one person, however, this may vary depending on ages and how many people are traveling. Click Here to calculate it.
CASE PROCESSING OVERVIEW
Tsang & Associates focuses on the efficiency of the process and to do that we focus on expediting the process. Below are the steps and how long we estimate it will take based on previous clients.
STEP 1: PREPARE AND FILE EXPEDITED TRAVEL PERMIT REQUEST
We help you prepare your expedited request statement, including the details of your travel urgency and the consequences of your inability to leave the U.S. We collect and complete the paperwork and file in 1-2 days. For our overseas clients, we file the same day of your arrival to the U.S.
Time: Same day processing
STEP 2: REQUEST USCIS SUPERVISORY REVIEW
We contact USCIS and make the expedited request for supervisory review so that your case is expedited the moment that USCIS receives it.
Time: Within 1 week
STEP 3: OBTAIN APPROVAL FOR EARLY BIOMETRICS
We contact the biometrics center to get approval to schedule your biometrics early. Once approval is received, we accompany you to the biometrics center to complete the biometrics process. For our overseas clients, you are able to fly back to your home country once the biometrics process is complete.
Time: 10-20 days from date of filing
STEP 4: PROCESSED BY USCIS & PERMIT RECEIVED IN 2-4 MONTHS
USCIS will send your permit in 2-4 months. Once we receive your permit, we will FedEx it to you on the same day.
Time: 2-4 days depending on international mailing
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT AND WHERE CAN I FIND THEM?
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A copy of a document showing your current status in the US
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An explanation (or evidence) for the circumstances that prove why you qualify for an Advance Parole
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Prepared and signed Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
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A copy of a photo identity document (with photo, name and date of birth) such as an Employment Authorization Card (EAD) or driver’s license
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A copy of Form I-797 that proves your I-485 application was accepted
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Two identical passport-style color photographs
HOW LONG IS A REFUGEE TRAVEL DOCUMENT VALID FOR?
WHERE DO WE TURN IN ALL THE DOCUMENTS?
SAMPLES & TEMPLATES
Attorney Brief: [coming soon] We will provide an attorney brief with each of the reentry permits.
Cover Letter: [coming soon] We will also provide a cover letter with each of the permits.
Sample Request for Evidence: [coming soon] This is sent to us to help us strengthen our case.
Forms: Here is a list of the forms that are needed by USCIS
Sample Checklist: We look at the client’s unique situation and create customized checklists to strengthen their cases.
USCIS Fee Calculator: This is to help calculate how much the filing fee will be.
USCIS Mailing Address: This address is where it is mailed to USCIS.
USCIS Processing Timetable: This will help you figure out how long it will take to process.
ASC Field Offices: Listed are the addresses of the field offices for the bio-metrics.
Refugee Travel Documents: Additional information about Refugee Travel Documents can be found on this pdf.
SCHEDULE A SESSION
Call or email us to set up your 1-hour consultation. Easily pay the $250 consultation fee over the phone or through our email link. If you would like to have a quick chat with our team before setting up the consultation, feel free to use the calendar on the right to book your 10 minute call.