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“Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect Fee”on your I-131 · Travel permit or reentry permit

Your I-131 came back because the payment was wrong.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice · here
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Travel document produced and mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Read the rejection notice to see what was wrong with the fee.
Check the current fee on the USCIS fee page for your form.
Refile the full package with the correct payment.
Check deadlines, since your filing date is lost.
letter
Your deadlineThe one on your letter. Do not miss it.
In this statusThe rejected case stays closed; refile as soon as you can.

What it means for your I-131

Your I-131 came back because the payment was wrong. The fee depends on which document you want, for example advance parole costs differently than a reentry permit. Check the current fee on uscis.gov/i-131, fix the payment and file again as soon as you can.

In general, on any form:

USCIS rejected your filing because the fee was wrong, missing or the payment failed. A rejected case is not reviewed and gets no filing date. USCIS usually returns the package with a notice. You can file again with the correct fee.

Avoid these mistakes

Using an old fee amount from an outdated form or website.
Paying with a card that has a low limit or a check without funds.
Waiting too long to refile when status deadlines apply.

Quick questions

What does "Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect Fee" mean on an I-131?

Your I-131 came back because the payment was wrong. The fee depends on which document you want, for example advance parole costs differently than a reentry permit. Check the current fee on uscis.gov/i-131, fix the payment and file again as soon as you can.

Can I just send the missing fee?

No. You usually must refile the whole package with the correct fee.

Is a rejection the same as a denial?

No. A rejection means the case was never accepted for review.

Where do I find the correct fee?

On the USCIS website fee page or the form's own page.

How long does an I-131 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 22 to 25 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

Other statuses of your I-131

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This same status on other forms

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.