Filling out I-131

[Dana Shaker 0]

Hello, 

 

I am currently filling out the I-131 on behalf of someone outside of the United States. I know I will be filling out my personal information in Part 9 under Preparer's Information. I will be filling out the beneficiary information in part 2 starting at 2.a. However, I'm not sure whose information I should be placing in Part 1 (the very first page). Should I be placing my name as the preparer? or should I place the name of the person who will receive this benefit?

 

Thank you,

Dana

[Chancy 6,241]

24 minutes ago, Dana Shaker said:

I am currently filling out the I-131 on behalf of someone outside of the United States.

 

The I-131 form is used to apply for different kinds of travel documents.  Which are you applying for?

 

[Family 3,988]

1 hour ago, Dana Shaker said:

 

I am currently filling out the I-131 on behalf of someone outside of the United States. I know I will be filling out my personal information in Part 9 under Preparer's Information. I will be filling out the beneficiary information in part 2 starting at 2.a. However, I'm not sure whose information I should be placing in Part 1 (the very first page). Should I be placing my name as the preparer? or should I place the name of the person who will receive this benefit?

 

You indicate “on behalf of someone outside the US” therefore THE ENTIRE Form is about the Applicant ( not you). I can only assume the Applicant is asking for HUMANITARIAN PAROLE or ADVANCE PAROLE from outside US because of criminal or other inadmissibility..other options I don’t see apply
 

Listing yourself as the Preparer is a sort of trick question by USCIS because only Attorneys, DOJ Accredited Representatives and  with limited scope , Immigration Consultants should prepare forms on behalf of Applicants. 
 

I refer to the person you are helping as Applicant cause I-131 is called an Application and Beneficiaries is used for forms called Petitions ( where there is a Petitioner/ Beneficiary). Giving you a bit of vocabulary that may help you as you research  the whats/ wheres of what you are DIYing for that someone.

 

Many here on VJ willing to help, just keep asking. Good Luck