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I-601AOfficial USCIS form guideFamily-Based

I-601A: Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver. Allows you to get waiver approved before leaving U.S. for consular interview, reducing time abroad.

6-12 months typical processingModerate difficulty7 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.

  • •Approved I-130 or I-140
  • •Evidence of extreme hardship to U.S. citizen/LPR spouse or parent
  • •Proof you’re in the U.S. when filing
  • •Filing fee: $630 (check uscis.gov)

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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