This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of USCIS Form I-601A for the current year.
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Citizenship and Immigration Services on December 15, 2017 and used country-wide. Check the official instructions before completing and submitting the form.
Q: What is USCIS Form I-601A?
A: USCIS Form I-601A is the Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver.
Q: What is the purpose of Form I-601A?
A: The purpose of Form I-601A is to request a provisional waiver of unlawful presence in order to apply for a visa without having to leave the United States.
Q: Who is eligible to file Form I-601A?
A: Eligible individuals include certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens who are eligible for an immigrant visa and would be subject to the 3-year or 10-year bar if they depart the United States.
Q: What is the 3-year or 10-year bar?
A: The 3-year or 10-year bar refers to the period of ineligibility for re-entry into the United States after accruing a certain period of unlawful presence.
Q: What are the requirements for filing Form I-601A?
A: The main requirements include being physically present in the United States, having an approved immigrant visa petition, and demonstrating extreme hardship to a qualified U.S. citizen spouse or parent.
Q: How do I file Form I-601A?
A: You can file Form I-601A by mail with the USCIS Lockbox facility or electronically through the USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS).
Form Details:
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