Table of Changes

“83C” Instruction TOC For

Form I-601, Application for Waiver Of Grounds of Inadmissibility

OMB Control: 1615-0029

Rev. 11/17/2011

Location	Current version	Proposed Revision
Page 1 Who May File This Form?	An immigrant visa applicant; Any applicant for adjustment of status; ….	Page 1, An applicant who is outside the United States who has had a visa interview with a consular officer and was found inadmissible; Any applicant for adjustment of status;….
Page 8 Where To File?	…. 1. If you Live Outside the United States, you must submit Form 1-601 to the U.S. Embassy or consulate where you are applying for a visa. 2. You must always file your Form 1-601 at the USCIS Vermont Service Center (VSC) if you: A. Have an approved Form 1-360 based as a Self-petitioning spouse or child of an abusive U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, whether inside or outside the United States. If you have already filed your Form 1-485, or if your Form 1-485 is currently pending, you must still file your Form 1-601 with the VSC; or B. Are a T nonimmigrant seeking adjustment of status: USCIS Vermont Service Center 75 Lower Welden Street St. Albans, VT 05479-0001 3. If you are in the United States and filing Form 1-601 together with Form 1-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, you must file the 1-485 and the 1-601 at the filing location specified on Form 1-485. See the filing instructions for Form 1-485. 4. If you are in the United States and your Form 1-485 is currently pending, you must file Form 1-601 with a USCIS Lockbox facility at the appropriate address listed below. NOTE: In addition to your Form 1-601 and supporting documents, you must include a copy of the I-797C Notice of Action, showing that your Form 1-485 was accepted. ….	Page 8, …. 1. If you are outside the United States and were found inadmissible at your visa interview with a consular officer, you must file with the USCIS Phoenix Lockbox at the following address: For U.S. Postal Service: USCIS P.O. Box 21600 Phoenix, AZ 85036 For Express mail or Courier Deliveries: USCIS ATTN: 601/212 Foreign Filers 1820 E. Skyharbor, Circle S, Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85034 2. You must always file your Form 1-601 at the USCIS Vermont Service Center (VSC) if you: A. Have an approved Form 1-360 based as a Self-petitioning spouse or child of an abusive U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, whether inside or outside the United States. If you have already filed your Form 1-485, or if your Form 1-485 is currently pending, you must still file your Form 1-601 with the VSC; or B. Are a T nonimmigrant seeking adjustment of status: USCIS Vermont Service Center 75 Lower Welden Street St. Albans, VT 05479-0001 3. If you are in the United States and filing Form 1-601 together with Form 1-485, Application To Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, you must file the 1-485 and the 1-601 at the filing location specified on Form 1-485. See the filing instructions for Form 1-485. 4. If you are in the United States and your Form 1-485 is currently pending, you must file Form 1-601 with a USCIS Lockbox facility at the appropriate address listed below. […..] Page 9., 7.  Special Circumstances.  USCIS may accept a filing of Form I-601 at other locations as USCIS may designate in special situations.  USCIS will post the eligible special circumstance and the alternative filing location on the Form I-601’s entry page at www.uscis.gov/i-601.  Please consult that page if you wish to file Form I-601 at a location other than one listed above. If you have any questions regarding the filing of this form, please contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. If you live outside of the United States please note that you may have to dial an international code to access the National Customer Service Center and that your calls may not be toll free. NOTE: In addition to your Form I-601 and supporting documents, you must include a copy of the I-797C Notice of Action, showing that your Form I-485 was accepted. ….
Page 9, E-Notification	If you are filing your Form….To download a copy of Form G-1145, including the instructions, click on the link www.uscis.gov “FORMS.”	Page 9, E-Notification If you are filing your Form….To download a copy of Form G-1145, including the instructions, click on the link www.uscis.gov “FORMS.” The G-1145 is activated and the acceptance message is sent after your application has been successfully processed at the Lockbox and your receipt notice has been issued.
Page 9, What Is the Filing Fee?	A fee waiver may be requested from a VAWA self- petitioner…grounds of inadmissibility under INA section 212(a)(4). The Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, can be used.	Page 9, A fee waiver may be requested from a VAWA self- petitioner…grounds of inadmissibility under INA section 212(a)(4). The Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver (or a written request), may be submitted.
Page 10, What Is the Filing Fee?	1.The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and 2.Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS." If you live outside the United States, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for instructions on the method of payment.	Page 10, 1.The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency; and 2.Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Deleted #3) NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS."

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