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Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Form I-601A lets certain relatives of US citizens and permanent residents ask USCIS to waive their unlawful presence before they leave the country for an immigrant visa interview. Fill in the official PDF below and download it.

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What is I-601A?

Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, is filed by people in the United States who need an immigrant visa but would trigger the three-year or ten-year unlawful presence bar the moment they depart for their consular interview. The provisional waiver lets USCIS decide the unlawful presence issue while the applicant is still in the United States, reducing the time families are separated.

The waiver covers only unlawful presence under INA section 212(a)(9)(B). To qualify you generally need an approved immigrant visa petition or selection in an immigrant visa program, a pending immigrant visa case with the Department of State, and a US citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent who would suffer extreme hardship if you were denied. If other inadmissibility grounds apply to you, this form does not cure them.

Who files I-601A?

People in the United States who accrued unlawful presence and must consular process for an immigrant visa
Beneficiaries of approved immigrant visa petitions with a case pending at the Department of State
Applicants who can show extreme hardship to a US citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent
Applicants who are physically present in the United States when they file

How to fill out I-601A

Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements, including the approved petition and the Department of State immigrant visa case with the fee paid.
Complete your personal information, immigration history, and the details of your unlawful presence.
Identify your qualifying relative and document the extreme hardship they would suffer if the waiver were denied.
Attach supporting evidence: hardship documentation, proof of the relationship, and copies of your petition approval and visa fee receipt.
Download the finished PDF, sign it, and mail it with the fee to the USCIS lockbox listed in the current instructions. After approval, attend your immigrant visa interview abroad.

Worth knowing: USCIS filing fees change: check the current fee at uscis.gov. Leaving the United States before the waiver is approved defeats the purpose of the provisional process.

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To be completed by an attorney or B I A. accredited representative, if any. Select this box if Form G-28 is attached to represent the

To be completed by an attorney or B I A. accredited representative, if any. Enter Attorney State Bar Number, if applicable.

To be completed by an attorney or B I A. accredited representative, if any. Enter Attorney or Accredited Representative U S C I S Online

Part 1. Information About You. 2. Enter U. S. Social Security Number, if any.

Part 1. Information About You. Provide the following information about yourself. 1. Enter Alien Registration Number (A. Number), if any.

Part 1. Information About You. 3. Enter U S C I S Online Account Number, if any.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Full Name. 4. A. Enter Family Name (Last Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Your Full Name. 4. B. Enter Given Name (First Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Your Full Name. 4. C. Enter Middle Name.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Names Used (if any). 5. A. Enter Family Name (Last Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Other Names Used (if any). 5. B. Enter Given Name (First Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Other Names Used (if any). 5. C. Enter Middle Name.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Names Used (if any). 6. A. Enter Family Name (Last Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Other Names Used (if any). 6. B. Enter Given Name (First Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Other Names Used (if any). 6. C. Enter Middle Name.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 7. A. Enter In Care Of Name.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 7. B. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 7. C. Select Apartment.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 7. C. Select Suite.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 7. C. Enter Apartment, Suite or Floor Number.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 7. C. Select Floor.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 7. D. Enter City or Town.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 7. F. Enter Zip Code.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 7. E. Select State from List of States.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information. 10. Sex. Select Male.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information. 10. Sex. Select Female.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 8. Is your current physical address the same as your mailing address? Select Yes.

Part 1. Information About You. Your U.S. Mailing Address. 8. Is your current physical address the same as your mailing address? Select No.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information. 11. Enter Date of Birth. Enter as 2-digit Month, 2-digit Day, and 4-digit Year.

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Part 1. Information About You. Other Information. 12. Enter City or Town of Birth.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Last Entry Into the United States. 19. Enter Immigration Status (At the time of entry).

Part 1. Information About You. Your Last Entry Into the United States. 18. A. Enter Place or Port-of-Entry (Actual or approximate city or

Part 1. Information About You. Your Last Entry Into the United States. 17. Enter Date of Entry (On or about). Enter as 2-digit Month,

Part 1. Information About You. Your Last Entry Into the United States. 18. B. Select State from List of States.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information. 13. Enter Country of Birth.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information. 14. Enter Country of Citizenship or Nationality.

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information. 16. B. Enter Father's Given Name (First Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information. 16. A. Enter Father's Family Name (Last Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information. 15. A. Enter Mother's Family Name (Last Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Other Information. 15. B. Enter Mother's Given Name (First Name).

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. You were previously in the United States as follows. 21. A.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. You were previously in the United States as follows. 21. B.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. You were previously in the United States as follows. 20. A.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. You were previously in the United States as follows. 20. B.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. You were previously in the United States as follows. 22. Enter

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. You were previously in the United States as follows. 24. A.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. You were previously in the United States as follows. 24. B.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. You were previously in the United States as follows. 25. Enter

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. 26. Are there other previous entries? Select Yes. If you

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. 26. Are there other previous entries? Select No.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. You were previously in the United States as follows. 23. B.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Previous Entries Into the United States. You were previously in the United States as follows. 23. A.

Part 1. Information About You. Your Immigration or Criminal History. 27. Are you currently in removal, exclusion, or deportation

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Part 5. Statement From Applicant. In the space provided, explain in detail why you believe U S C I S should approve your application for a

Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Statement. NOTE: Select the box

Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. NOTE: Read the Penalties section of the Form

Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Statement. NOTE: Select the box

Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Contact Information. 5. Enter

Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Contact Information. 3. Enter

Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Contact Information. 4. Enter

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Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Full Name. 1. B. Enter Interpreter's Given Name

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Provide the following information about the interpreter.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. 2. Enter Interpreter's Business or Organization Name (if any).

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. C. Enter City or Town.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. A. Enter Street Number and Name.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. B. Select Suite.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. B. Select Floor.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. B. Enter Apartment, Suite or

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. B. Select Apartment.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. F. Enter Province.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. E. Enter Zip Code.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. D. Select State from List of

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. H. Enter Country.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Mailing Address. 3. G. Enter Postal Code.

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 5. Enter Interpreter's Mobile

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 6. Enter Interpreter's Email

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Contact Information. 4. Enter Interpreter's Daytime

Part 6. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Declaration, Certification, and Signature. Applicant's Signature. 6. B. Enter Date of

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Certification. I certify, under penalty of perjury,

Part 7. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. Interpreter's Signature. 7. B. Enter Date of Signature. Enter as

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Part 8. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant. Preparer's

Part 8. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant. 2. Enter

Part 8. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant. Provide the

Part 8. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant. Preparer's

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Part 9. Additional Information. 3. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 9. Additional Information. 3. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 3. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 3. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 4. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 9. Additional Information. 4. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 4. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 4. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 5. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 9. Additional Information. 5. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 5. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 5. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 6. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 9. Additional Information. 6. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 6. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 6. C. Enter Item Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 7. D. Enter Additional Information.

Part 9. Additional Information. 7. A. Enter Page Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 7. B. Enter Part Number.

Part 9. Additional Information. 7. C. Enter Item Number.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is a qualifying relative for Form I-601A?

A US citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent. Children are not qualifying relatives for this waiver, so hardship to your children matters only insofar as it causes hardship to a qualifying spouse or parent.

Does an approved I-601A guarantee my immigrant visa?

No. It resolves only the unlawful presence ground. If the consular officer finds another ground of inadmissibility at your interview, the provisional waiver is revoked and you may need to file Form I-601 instead.

Can I file Form I-601A while in removal proceedings?

Only in limited situations described in the instructions, generally when proceedings are administratively closed or terminated. Check the current instructions or talk to a qualified representative before filing.

Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

What is I-601A?

Who files I-601A?

How to fill out I-601A

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