TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS
Form I-192, Instructions for Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant
OMB Number: 1615-0017
05/10/2016
Reason for Revision: Form expires on 4/30/2015. Incorporated updates to standard language and formatting. Incorporated minor edits from subject matter experts. |
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Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant [Pursuant to Section 212(d)(3)(A)(ii) of the INA]
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Instructions for Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant |
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Instructions
Read these instructions carefully to properly complete this form. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a separate sheet of paper. Write your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number), if any, at the top of each sheet of paper and indicate the section and number of the item to which the answer refers. |
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What Is the Purpose of This Form?
This form allows inadmissible nonimmigrant aliens to apply for advance permission to temporarily enter the United States.
Grounds of inadmissibility can be found in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 212(a). The statutory and regulatory basis for this form can be found in INA section 212(d)(3)(A)(ii) and Title 8 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), part 212.4(b); and INA section 212(d)(13) and (14); 8 CFR 212.16 and 17, and 8 CFR 214.11 and 214.14 for T and U visa applicants. |
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What Is the Purpose of Form I-192?
This application allows inadmissible nonimmigrant aliens to apply for advance permission to temporarily enter the United States.
You can find grounds of inadmissibility in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 212(a). You can find the statutory and regulatory basis for this application in INA section 212(d)(3)(A)(ii); Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), section 212.4; INA section 212(d)(13) and (14); 8 CFR 212.16 and 17; and 8 CFR 214.11 and 214.14 for T nonimmigrant status applicants and U nonimmigrant status petitioners.
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Who Should File This Form?
Form I-192 should be filed if you are an inadmissible alien in one of the following categories:
NOTE: If you are seeking admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) under INA section 217, you should NOT file this form. Aliens from VWP countries who are inadmissible must apply for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or consulate for authorization to travel. You should contact the appropriate U.S. Embassy or consulate if you have any questions regarding your admissibility under VWP.
NOTE: Do not file this form if you are a T visa applicant who is inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(4)(Public charge) because you are exempt from this ground of inadmissibility.
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Who Should File Form I-192?
File Form I-192 if you are an inadmissible foreign national in one of the following categories:
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2. Applicant for T nonimmigrant status (Form I-914); or
3. Petitioner for U nonimmigrant status (Form I-918).
NOTE: If you are planning to seek admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) under INA section 217, you should NOT file this application. Aliens from VWP countries who are inadmissible are not eligible for VWP admission. You must apply instead for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for authorization to travel. You should contact the appropriate U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate if you have any questions regarding your eligibility for admission under the VWP or regarding a waiver of inadmissibility in connection with an application for nonimmigrant visa. .
NOTE: Do not file this application if you need to obtain a nonimmigrant visa. You should contact the appropriate U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate if you have any questions regarding your eligibility for waiver of inadmissibility in connection with an application for a nonimmigrant visa.
NOTE: If you are seeking T nonimmigrant status or U nonimmigrant status, and you are only inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(4) (public charge), you do NOT need to file this application because you are exempt from this ground of inadmissibility.
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General Instructions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides forms free of charge through the USCIS Web site. In order to view, print, or fill out our forms, you should use the latest version of Adobe Reader, which you can download for free at http://get.adobe.com/reader/. If you do not have Internet access, you may call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask that we mail a form to you. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
Signature. Each application must be properly signed and filed. For all signatures on this application, USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature. If you are under 14 years of age, your parent or legal guardian may also sign the application on your behalf. A legal guardian may also sign for a mentally incompetent person.
Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee and biometric services fee (if applicable). (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.)
Biometric Services Fee. If you file this application with USCIS, you do not need to include a biometric services fee at the time you submit your application. If you are later notified that you must submit biometrics, you will receive a biometric services appointment notice with instructions on how to submit the additional biometric services fee. If you file this application with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), please check with CBP to determine if and when you must submit a biometric services fee.
Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the Specific Instructions and What Evidence Must You Submit sections of these Instructions.
Biometric Services Appointment
1. For Applicants Filing Form I-192 with USCIS. USCIS may require that you appear for an interview or provide fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature at any time to verify your identity, obtain additional information, and conduct background and security checks, including a check of criminal history records maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), before making a decision on your application, petition, or request. After USCIS receives your application and ensures it is complete, we will inform you in writing if you need to attend a biometric services appointment. If an appointment is necessary, the notice will provide you the location of your local or designated USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) and the date and time of your appointment or, if you are currently overseas, instruct you to contact a U.S. Embassy, U.S. Consulate, or USCIS office outside the United States to set up an appointment.
If you are required to provide biometrics, at your appointment you must sign an oath reaffirming that:
1. You provided or authorized all information in the application; 2. You reviewed and understood all of the information contained in, and submitted with, your application; and 3. All of this information was complete, true, and correct at the time of filing.
If you fail to attend your biometric services appointment, USCIS may deny your application.
2. For Applicants Filing Form I-192 with CBP. Contact CBP to determine whether you have to attend a biometric services appointment for purpose of filing your Form I-192.
Copies. You may submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you must submit an original document. USCIS or CBP may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during processing of an application, petition, or request. If you submit original documents when not required, the documents may remain a part of the record, and USCIS or CBP will not automatically return them to you.
Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification must include the translator’s signature. DHS recommends the certification contain the translator’s printed name and the date and the translator’s contact information.
How To Fill Out Form I-192
1. Type or print legibly in black ink.
2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper; type or print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet.
3. Answer all questions fully and accurately. If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been married and the question asks, “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A,” unless otherwise directed. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many children do you have” or “How many times have you departed the United States”), type or print “None,” unless otherwise directed. |
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Specific Instructions
Part 1. Application Type
Item Number 1. Indicate the basis for your application by selecting the box next to the appropriate category.
Part 2. Information About You
In this section, provide the following information about yourself.
Item Number 1. Your Full Name. Provide your full legal name in the spaces provided.
Item Number 2. Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any). Provide your A-Number. Your A-Number is the number used to identify your immigration records. You can find this number on documents you received from USCIS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) during immigration proceedings in court.
Item Number 3. USCIS Online Account Number (if any). If you have previously filed an application, petition, or request using the USCIS online filing system (previously called USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS)), provide the USCIS Online Account Number you were issued by the system. You can find your USCIS Online Account Number by logging in to your account and going to the profile page. If you previously filed certain applications, petitions, or requests on a paper form via a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. If you received such a notice, your USCIS Online Account Number can be found at the top of the notice. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number.
Item Number 4. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy). Provide your date of birth in month/day/year format.
Item Number 5. Place of Birth. Provide the city or town, state or province, and country where you were born in the spaces provided.
Item Number 6. Country of Citizenship or Nationality. Provide the name of the country of which you are a citizen or which is your country of nationality. This is not necessarily the country where you were born. If you do not have citizenship in any country, type or print “stateless” and provide an explanation in the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information.
Item Number 7. Physical Address. If your current mailing address is not the same as your physical address, provide your physical street address. You must include a street number and name or a rural route number. Do not provide a post office box (PO Box) number here.
Item Number 8. Prior Residences. Provide a list of addresses for every place you have resided during the past five years. Start with your last residence prior to the place you currently reside.
Item Number 9. - 14. Travel Information. Indicate where you intend to enter the United States. Provide your planned port-of-entry (POE) and the city and U.S. state where the POE is located. Also describe the purpose for your trip to the United States and how long you intend to remain in the United States.
Item Numbers 15. - 21. Immigration and Criminal History. Provide answers for all the questions in this section. If an answer requires an explanation or you would like to provide USCIS additional information that you believe is relevant to the response, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information.
Part 3. Biographic Information
Provide the biographic information requested in Part 3., Item Numbers 1. - 6. Providing this information as part of your application may reduce the time you spend at your USCIS ASC appointment as described in the Biometric Services Appointment section of these Instructions.
Item Numbers 1. - 2. Ethnicity and Race. Select the boxes that describe your ethnicity and race.
Categories and Definitions for Ethnicity and Race
1. Hispanic or Latino. A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. (NOTE: This category is only included under Ethnicity in Part 3., Item Number 1.)
2. White. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.
3. Asian. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
4. Black or African American. A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
5. American Indian or Alaska Native. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.
6. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
Item Number 3. Height. Select the values that best match your height in feet and inches. For example, if you are five feet and nine inches, select “5” for feet and “09” for inches. Do not enter your height in meters or centimeters.
Item Number 4. Weight. Enter your weight in pounds. If you do not know your weight, or need to enter a weight under 30 pounds or over 699 pounds, enter “000.” Do not enter your weight in kilograms.
Item Number 5. Eye Color. Select the box that best describes the color of your eyes.
Item Number 6. Hair Color. Select the box that best describes the color of your hair.
Part 4. Applicant’s Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
Item Numbers 1. - 6. Select the appropriate box to indicate whether you read this application yourself or whether you had an interpreter assist you. If someone assisted you in completing the application, select the box indicating that you used a preparer. Further, you must sign and date your application and provide your daytime telephone number, mobile telephone number (if any), and email address (if any). Every application MUST contain the signature of the applicant (or parent or legal guardian, if applicable). A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable.
Part 5. Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature
Item Numbers 1. – 7. If you used anyone as an interpreter to read the Instructions and questions on this application to you in a language in which you are fluent, the interpreter must fill out this section, provide his or her name, the name and address of his or her business or organization (if any), his or her daytime telephone number, his or her mobile telephone number (if any), and his or her email address (if any). The interpreter must sign and date the application.
Part 6. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, if Other Than the Applicant
Item Numbers 1. - 8. This section must contain the signature of the person who completed your application, if other than you, the applicant. If the same individual acted as your interpreter and your preparer, that person should complete both Part 5. and Part 6. If the person who completed this application is associated with a business or organization, that person should complete the business or organization name and address information. Anyone who helped you complete this application MUST sign and date the application. A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable. If the person who helped you prepare your application is an attorney or accredited representative whose representation extends beyond preparation of this application, he or she may be obliged to also submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, or G-28I, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney In Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States, along with your application.
Part 7. Additional Information
Item Numbers 1. - 6. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 7. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 7., you may make copies of Part 7. to complete and file with your application, or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print your name and A-Number (if any) at the top of each sheet; indicate the Page Number, Part Number, and Item Number to which your answer refers; and sign and date each sheet.
We recommend that you print or save a copy of your completed application to review in the future and for your records. We recommend that you review your copy of your completed application before you come to your biometric services appointment at a USCIS ASC. At your appointment, USCIS will permit you to complete the application process only if you are able to confirm, under penalty of perjury, that all of the information in your application is complete, true, and correct. If you are not able to make that attestation in good faith at that time, USCIS will require you to return for another appointment.
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What Must Be Submitted With the Application?
Read the instructions carefully. Depending whether you submit the application with CBP or with USCIS, you may have to submit additional information.
If you are filing this application with CBP, submit the additional documentation listed in item 2 below.
A. Inadmissible on Foreign Policy or National Security Grounds under INA section 212(a)(3)
If you are inadmissible under any provision of INA section 212(a)(3)(A)(i)(II),(B), (E)(iii), or (F), submit a written statement with your application, signed under penalty of perjury under U.S. law. The written statement should explain in detail why you are inadmissible and why you believe you should be admitted.
NOTE: Do not file this application if you are inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(3)(A)(i)(I),(A)(ii),(A)(iii),(C),(E)(i), or (E)(ii). INA section 212(d)(3)(A) does not permit the nonimmigrant admission of an alien inadmissible on one of these grounds
NOTE: Do not file this application if you are inadmissible only under INA section 212(a)(3)(D) for being a member of a Communist or other totalitarian party, since this inadmissibility ground applies to immigrants, but not nonimmigrants.
B. Inadmissible Because of Health-Related Grounds of Inadmissibility Under INA Section 212(a)(1)
If you file this application because you are inadmissible because of health-related grounds of inadmissibility, you must describe the health-related grounds in detail.
If you are seeking admission to the United States for the treatment of a medical condition, you must attach a written statement establishing:
1. That satisfactory treatment cannot be obtained outside the United States;
2. That arrangements for treatment have been made, including where and from whom or what institution treatment will be received;
3. What financial arrangements for payment of expenses (incurred in connection with the treatment) have been made; and
4. That a bond will be available, if required by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
C. Inadmissible Because of Criminal Conviction(s) and Related Grounds under INA Section 212(a)(2)
If the application is made because you have been convicted of one or more crimes anywhere in the world, your application must include a statement, signed by you under penalty of perjury under U.S. law, specifying (list each crime separately):
1. Name of the crime for which you were convicted, and the country in which you were convicted;
2. Date and place of the commission of the crime;
3. Date and place of conviction (including the name of the court); and
4. Sentence you received, or any other judgement from the court related to the crime.
For each conviction, you must submit the official record of each conviction and all court dispositions, as well as any other documents relating to the commutation of sentence, parole, probation, or pardon. An official letter from the court of jurisdiction stating the reason why an official record is not available may be submitted.
These records must be in English, or an English translation must be included. The translator must certify that he or she is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.
D. For All Other Grounds of Inadmissibility under INA Section 212(a)
If you are inadmissible under any ground not listed above, you must provide a statement signed by you under penalty of perjury that specifies the applicable ground of inadmissibility, the factual basis for your inadmissibility, and reasons for claiming that you should be granted advance permission to enter the United States.
If you file this application with CBP, you must submit the following additional documentation:
A. Proof of citizenship and identity, such as passport, citizenship card with photograph, naturalization certificate, or birth certificate. Note that a driver’s that a driver’s license is not considered proof of citizenship but may accompany a copy of another document. Copies of these documents are acceptable.
B. Completed Form G-325A, Biographic Information, signed and dated by you.
C. If you have ever used a name other than your full legal name as provided on the form: You must list any names ever used, including names from previous marriages. Evidence of any legal name changes, such as marriage certificates, divorce decrees, etc. must be included. Copies are acceptable.
D. Ensure that in Item 5 you list a current and complete address, including a postal code. You may use a P.O. Box for mailing purposes. You must also list your complete and current address on all forms and correspondence you send to CBP.
E. Each application must contain your official police record, or evidence that no record exists, from your country of residence or nationality. This record is valid for 15 months from the date of issuance for submission with your Form I-192.
Canadian fliers: You can obtain the information noted above from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) by submitting your fingerprints on Form C-216C. The returned Civil Product and any accompanying records must be dated and endorsed by the RCMP within 15 months of submission with your Form I-192. For instructions, addresses, and payment information, visit the RCMP Web site at: www.rcmp-grc.ca/.
F. If you retained an attorney to file the application, counsel must complete Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative.
G. Recommended Supporting Documentation:
H. Evidence and/or a written account demonstrating rehabilitation and character reformation related to your being inadmissible. The focus of such evidence should include, but is not limited to, targeted counseling, rehabilitation programs attended/completed, achievements in community service, or other relevant, credible information showing rehabilitation and character reformation.
I. A copy of any previously issued Form I-192 decisions (favorable or otherwise).
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What Evidence Must You Submit?
Read the instructions carefully. Depending on whether you submit the application with USCIS or with CBP, you may have to submit additional information.
You must submit all evidence requested in these Instructions with your application. If you fail to submit required evidence, USCIS or CBP may reject or deny your application for failure to submit requested evidence or supporting documents in accordance with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(1) and these Instructions.
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If you are filing this application with CBP, submit the additional documentation listed in Item Number 2. below.
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NOTE: Do not file this application if you are inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(3)(A)(i)(I), INA section 212(a)(3)(A)(ii), INA section 212(a)(3)(A)(iii), INA section 212(a)(3)(C), INA section 212(a)(3)(E)(i), or INA section 212(a)(3)(E)(ii). INA section 212(d)(3)(A) does not permit the nonimmigrant admission of a foreign national inadmissible on one of these grounds.
NOTE: Do not file this application if you are inadmissible only under INA section 212(a)(3)(D) for being a member of a Communist or other totalitarian party, since this inadmissibility ground applies to immigrants, and not nonimmigrants.
NOTE: If you are inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(9)(A) or 212(a)(9)(C)(i)(II), you may also need to file Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal.
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C. Inadmissible Because of Criminal Convictions and Related Grounds under INA section 212(a)(2)
If the application is made because you have been convicted of one or more crimes anywhere in the world, your application must include a statement, signed by you under penalty of perjury under U.S. law, specifying the:
1. Name of the crimes for which you were convicted, and the country in which you were convicted;
2. Dates and places of the commission of the crimes;
3. Dates and places of conviction (including the name of the court); and
4. Sentences you received, or any other judgments from the court related to the crimes.
List each crime separately.
For each conviction, you must submit the official record of each conviction and all court dispositions, as well as any other documents relating to the commutation of sentence, parole, probation, or pardon. If an official record is not available then you may submit an official letter from the court of jurisdiction stating the reason why an official record is not available.
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2. Required Additional Information When Filing Form I-192 With CBP
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A. Proof of citizenship and identity, such as a passport, citizenship card with photograph, naturalization certificate, or birth certificate. Note that a driver’s that a driver’s license is not considered proof of citizenship but may accompany a copy of another document. Copies of these documents are acceptable.
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C. If you have ever used a name other than your full legal name as provided on this application, you must list it on the application. Include any names from previous marriages. Evidence of any legal name changes, such as marriage certificates, divorce decrees, etc. must be included. Copies are acceptable.
D. Ensure that in Part 1., Item Number 7., you list a current and complete address, including a postal code. You may use a PO Box for mailing purposes. You must also list your complete and current address on all forms and correspondence you send to CBP.
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NOTE to Canadian applicants: You can obtain the information noted above from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) by submitting your fingerprints on Form C-216C. The returned Civil Product and any accompanying records must be dated and endorsed by the RCMP within 15 months of submission with your Form I-192. For instructions, addresses, and payment information, visit the RCMP Web site at: www.rcmp-grc.ca/.
F. If you retained an attorney to file the application, counsel may be obliged to complete Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative.
If you retained an attorney to file the application, counsel must complete Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative.
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(1) Evidence and/or a written account demonstrating rehabilitation and character reformation related to your being inadmissible. The focus of such evidence should include, but is not limited to, targeted counseling, rehabilitation programs attended/completed, achievements in community service, or other relevant, credible information showing rehabilitation and character reformation.
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What Is the Filing Fee and How Should I Pay?
The filing fee for this form is $585. All fees must be submitted in the exact amount. Do not mail cash.
A fee waiver request will be accepted in accordance with 8 CFR 103.7(c)(5) for the following individuals:
Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for Form I-192:
NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security; do not use the initials “USDHS” or “DHS.”
Notice to Those Making Payments by Check. If you send USCIS a check, it will be converted into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will usually take 24 hours and will be shown on your regular account statement.
You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but we will keep a copy of it. If the EFT cannot be processed for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If the EFT cannot be completed because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer up to two times.
We recommend that you contact the CBP preclearance office or CBP port of entry where you intend to be processed for payment instructions. Please visit the CBP Web site at www.cbp.gov (go to the search box and type “Form I-192,” “I-192,” “192”, or “waiver”).
NOTE: Spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Customs and Border Protection; do not use the initials “USDHS,” “DHS,” or “CBP.”
How to Check If the Fees Are Correct
The fee on this form is current as of the edition date appearing in the lower right corner of this page. However, because fees change periodically, you can verify if the fees are correct by following one of the steps below:
1. Visit our Web site at www.uscis.gov, select “FORMS,” and check the appropriate fee;
2. Telephone the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for fee information. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833.
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What is the Filing Fee?
The filing fee for Form I-192 is $585.
A fee waiver request will be accepted in accordance with 8 CFR 103.7(c) for the following individuals:
1. An applicant for T nonimmigrant status; and
2. A petitioner for U nonimmigrant status.
NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this application. DO NOT MAIL CASH. You must submit all fees in the exact amount.
Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-192 filing fee, if you are applying to USCIS:
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3. If you live outside the United States, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate for instructions on the method of payment.
Notice to Those Making Payment by Check. If you send us a check, USCIS will convert it into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will usually take 24 hours and your bank will show it on your regular account statement.
You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but will keep a copy of it. If USCIS cannot process the EFT for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If USCIS cannot complete the EFT because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer two additional times.
Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-192 filing fee, if you are applying to CBP:
1. The check or money order must be made payable to Customs and Border Protection. 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. Certain CBP-designated ports-of- entry and certain CBP-designated preclearance offices may accept payment in the form of cash or credit cards.
We recommend that you contact the CBP preclearance office or CBP port-of-entry where you intend to be processed for payment instructions. Please visit the CBP Web site at www.cbp.gov (go to the search box and type “Form I-192,” “I-192,” “192,” or “waiver”).
2. Special Instructions for Citizens of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Marshall Islands. You may contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate to receive payment instructions. You may also receive instructions by emailing the CBP/ARO at: [email protected].
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How To Check If The Fees Are Correct
Form I-192’s filing fee is current as of the edition date in the lower left corner of this page. However, because USCIS fees change periodically, you can verify that the fees are correct by following one of the steps below.
1. Visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov, select “FORMS,” and check the appropriate fee; or
2. Call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 and ask for fee information. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
Fee Waiver – USCIS Applications Only You may be eligible for a fee waiver under 8 CFR 103.7(c). If you believe you are eligible for a fee waiver, complete Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver (or a written request) and submit it and any required evidence of your inability to pay the filing fee with this application. You can review the fee waiver guidance at www.uscis.gov/feewaiver.
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Where to File?
A. Inadmissible Nonimmigrant Already in Possession of Appropriate Documents
1. File the application with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in advance of the date of intended travel to the United States. Filing of this application is generally done in person at a CBP-designated port of entry or a CBP-designated preclearance office. There are exceptions to in-person filing. We recommend that you contact the CBP preclearance office or the CBP port of entry where you intend to be processed before submitting your application. To find a CBP-designated port of entry or a CBP-designated preclearance office and to obtain information on required documentation and processing procedures, visit the CBP Web site at www.cbp.gov (go to the search box and type “Form I-192,” “I-192,” “192,” or “waiver”).
2. You will be required to submit fingerprints. If you are filing in person, you will be fingerprinted when you submit your application. If you apply where there is an exception to the in-person filing requirement, you will be notified regarding arrangements for your fingerprinting. Generally, there is no additional charge.
3. Special Instructions for Citizens of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Marshall Islands: You may contact the nearest consulate of the U.S. Department of State to receive instructions on where and how to submit this form. You may also receive filing instructions by e-mailing the CBP/Admissibility Review Office (ARO) at [email protected]. Attorneys should address their inquiries to: [email protected].
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B. Applicant for T Nonimmigrant Status
If you are an applicant for T nonimmigrant status but you are inadmissible, you must file Form I-192 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) at the Vermont Service Center. The address is:
USCIS-Vermont Service Center 75 Lower Welden Street St. Albans, VT 05479-0001
C. Applicant for U Nonimmigrant Status
If you are an applicant for U nonimmigrant status, regardless of whether you are currently present in or outside the United States, and if you are inadmissible, you must file Form I-192 with USCIS at the Vermont Service Center. The address is:
USCIS-Vermont Service Center 75 Lower Welden Street St. Albans, VT 05479-0001
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Where To File?
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You may file this application with USCIS only if you are applying for T nonimmigrant status (Form I-914) or petitioning for U nonimmigrant status (Form I-918). In all other cases, you must file this application with CBP.
If you are filing your application with USCIS, please see our Web site at www.uscis.gov/I-192 or call our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 for the most current information about where to file this application. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
If you are filing your application with CBP, see the CBP Web site at www.cbp.gov for the most current information about where to file this application. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
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Address Changes
If You Have an Application Pending With USCIS
If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address. For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833.
In addition to the above, you should notify the USCIS office where your application or petition is currently pending of your change of address. You can find contact information on the receipt notice (Form I-797) that was sent to you for Form I-192.
NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to USCIS Lockbox facilities because USCIS Lockbox facilities do not process change of address requests.
If You Have an Application Pending With CBP
You may change your address by writing via regular mail or via e-mail to:
Mailing address:
Admissibility Review Office/U.S. Customs and Border Protection 12825 Worldgate Drive Herndon, VA 20170
E-mail address:
Do not send a Change of Address Request to a USCIS Lockbox facility.
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Address Change
If You Have an Application Pending With USCIS
An applicant who is not a U.S. citizen must notify USCIS of his or her new address within 10 days of moving from his or her previous residence. For information on filing a change of address, go to the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
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NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to the USCIS Lockbox facilities because the Lockbox does not process change of address requests.
If You Have an Application Pending With CBP
You may notify CBP of your change of address by writing via regular mail or via email to:
Mailing address:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Admissibility Review Office 7799 Leesburg Pike, 6th Floor Falls Church, VA 20598-1234
E-mail address: [email protected]
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Processing Information About the Adjudication of Form I-192
Note: It is important to fully disclose all grounds of inadmissibility that apply or may apply to you. If the form is approved, the approval is only valid for the grounds of inadmissibility that were listed on the form.
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If you file this application with USCIS: USCIS will adjudicate the application and notify you of the decision at the address you provided in the application. If you have any questions about your case, call the USCIS toll-free number at 1-800-375-5283 or visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov. You can also write to the Vermont Service Center. The address is:
USCIS-Vermont Service Center 75 Lower Welden Street St. Albans, VT 05479-0001
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If you file this application with CBP: The ARO will make a decision on your application. You will be notified in writing of the decision. The decision will be mailed to the address provided on the application. It is
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It is recommended that you wait until after more than 90 days have passed from submission of your application before making a status inquiry. Status inquiries are made via e-mail at the following address: [email protected]. Attorneys should address their inquiries to: [email protected].
Refer to the CBP Web site at www.cbp.gov for further information. Type in the search box “Form I-192” for information about inadmissibility in general and how it relates to your particular situation, such as criminal issues or specific medical conditions.
How Long Is an Approved Form I-192 Valid?
If your application for advance permission to enter as a nonimmigrant is granted, the permission will be valid for the duration stated on the approval, subject to the conditions imposed on your admission. Advance permission to enter as a nonimmigrant is granted at the discretion of DHS, and may be revoked at any time. See 8 CFR 212.4(c)(1)(viii).
If you leave the United States, and if the approval is no longer valid, you will need to file a new application for any future entries. A prior approval of Form I-192 cannot be revalidated. See 8 CFR 212.4(c)(3)(vi).
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Processing Information
NOTE: It is important to fully disclose all grounds of inadmissibility that apply or may apply to you. If the application is approved, the approval is only valid for the grounds of inadmissibility that were listed on the application.
USCIS Processing
Initial Processing. Once USCIS accepts your application we will check it for completeness. If you do not completely fill out this application, you will not establish a basis for your eligibility and USCIS may reject or deny your application.
Requests for More Information. We may request that you provide more information or evidence to support your application. We may also request that you provide the originals of any copies you submit. USCIS will return any requested originals when they are no longer needed.
Requests for Interview. We may request that you appear at a USCIS office for an interview based on your application. At the time of any interview or other appearance at a USCIS office, we may require that you provide your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks.
Decision. The decision on Form I-192 involves a determination of whether you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking. USCIS will notify you of the decision in writing.
If you have any questions about your case, call the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833. You can also write to the Vermont Service Center at:
USCIS-Vermont Service Center 75 Lower Welden Street St. Albans, VT 05479-0001
CBP Processing
The Admissibility Review Office (ARO) will make a decision on your application. You will be notified in writing of the decision. The decision will be mailed to the address provided on the application. It is recommended that you wait until after more than 90 days have passed from submission of your application before making a status inquiry. Status inquiries are made via email at the following address: [email protected]. Attorneys should address their inquiries to: [email protected]
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How Long Is an Approved Form I-192 Valid?
If your application for advance permission to enter as a nonimmigrant is granted, the permission will be valid for the duration stated on the approval (8 CFR 212.4(c)(3)(iii)), subject to the conditions imposed on your admission. Advance permission to enter as a nonimmigrant is granted at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and may be revoked at any time. See 8 CFR 212.4(c)(1)(viii).
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USCIS Forms and Information
To ensure you are using the latest version of this form, visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov where you can obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have internet access, you may order USCIS forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by telephoning our USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TDD (hearing impaired) call: 1-800-767-1833.
As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through the USCIS Internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system, visit the USCIS Web site. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment. InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that appears on the screen. |
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USCIS Forms and Information
To ensure you are using the latest version of this application, visit the USCIS Web site at www.uscis.gov where you can obtain the latest USCIS forms and immigration-related information. If you do not have Internet access, you may order USCIS forms by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You may also obtain forms and information by calling the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
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Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can schedule an appointment online at www.uscis.gov. Select “Schedule an appointment online” and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment. Once you finish scheduling an appointment, the system will generate an appointment notice for you.
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If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form I-192, we will deny your Form I-192, and may deny any other immigration benefit. In addition, you will face severe penalties provided by law and may be subject to criminal prosecution.
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Privacy Act Notice
We ask for the information on this form, and associated evidence, to determine if you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which you are filing. Our legal right to ask for this information can be found in the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended. We may provide this information to other government agencies. Failure to provide this information, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your Form I-192.
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USCIS Privacy Act Statement
AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this application, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act, sections 212(d)(3)(A)(ii), 212(d)(13), and 14 and 8 CFR parts 212.4(b), 212.16 and 17, 214.11, and 214.14.
PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this application for USCIS and CBP to grant temporary permission for certain inadmissible nonimmigrants to enter the United States. DHS will use the information you provide to grant or deny the immigration benefit you are seeking.
DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision in your case or result in denial of your application.
ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this application with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS/USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System, DHS/CBP-006 - Automated Targeting System, and DHS/USCIS-ICE/CBP-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System of Records] which you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share the information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security. Disclosure of information will also be in compliance with provisions of 8 U.S.C. section 1367.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions and completing and submitting the form. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20529-2140. OMB No. 1615-0017. Do not mail your completed Form I-192 to this address. |
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Paperwork Reduction Act
An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering the required documentation and information, completing the application, attaching necessary documentation, and submitting the application. The collection of biometrics is estimated to require 1 hour and 10 minutes. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20529-2140; OMB No. 1615-0017. Do not mail your completed Form I-192 to this address.
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