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I-601Official USCIS form guideFamily-Based

I-601: Waiver of Inadmissibility

Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. Used to overcome certain bars to immigration.

8-12 months typical processingModerate difficulty6 steps
Start with step 1 below

What you’ll need before you start

Gather these so you’re ready. You don’t have to have everything before step 1, but it helps.

  • •Evidence of extreme hardship to qualifying relative (U.S. citizen/LPR spouse or parent)
  • •Medical, financial, or emotional hardship documents
  • •Filing fee: $930 (check uscis.gov)
  • •Approved immigrant petition (if applicable)

How to use this guide

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Steps

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This guide is for general information only. Forms, fees, and rules change. Always use the official USCIS website for current forms, instructions, and filing.

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Estimates use public USCIS data—for planning only. For official status, use uscis.gov.

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