ADVANCE PAROLE EXPEDITE REQUEST

COVER LETTER AND EVIDENCE LIST

Filing Overview

• Applicant: [NAME], A#: [A-NUMBER]
• Pending Form I-131 Receipt No.: [NO.]; Filing Date: [DATE]
• Expedite basis: [Medical emergency / Death/critical illness / Urgent humanitarian / Severe financial loss / Other USCIS criterion]
• Travel window: [DATES]; Destination: [COUNTRY]

Packet Order (suggested)

1) Expedite request cover letter (this document).
2) Copy of I-131 receipt notice.
3) Evidence supporting expedite criterion (see below).
4) Copy of passport ID page and pending EAD/AP combo card (if any).
5) G-28 (if not on file).

Cover Letter Body (sample)

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Date: [DATE]

USCIS [SERVICE CENTER/LOCKBOX EMAIL/FAX CHANNEL]

RE: Expedite Request - Pending Form I-131 (Receipt [NO.]) for [NAME, A#]

Dear Officer:

I request expedited processing of the pending advance parole application based on [EXPEDITE CRITERION]. The applicant must travel to [COUNTRY] on or about [DATE] because [SPECIFIC FACTS]. Supporting evidence is enclosed.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
[NAME/ATTORNEY]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE] | [EMAIL]

Evidence Examples by Criterion

• Medical/critical illness/death: hospital/doctor letter on letterhead, medical reports, proof of relationship, itinerary.
• Humanitarian: affidavits, official notices, protection concerns.
• Severe financial loss: employer letters, contracts, financial statements showing imminent loss.
• Mission/benefit to government/USCIS interests: agency letters.
• Proof of travel constraints: tickets/reservations (refundable), timelines.

Practice Notes

• Use correct USCIS channel (Emma/phone tier 2/email/fax as permitted).
• Provide concise summary; avoid voluminous, unfocused exhibits.
• Keep applicant available for biometrics if not completed; note if already done.
• Track responses; consider emergency advance parole at local office if criteria met and time-critical.