TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS
Form I-690, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
OMB Number: 1615-0032
08/31/2018
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What is the Purpose of This Form |
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What Is the Purpose of This Form?
An applicant for adjustment of status under section 210 (Special Agricultural Workers) or 245A (Legalization) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) uses this form to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility.
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What Is the Purpose of Form I-690?
An applicant for adjustment of status under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 210 (Special Agricultural Workers) or 245A (Legalization, including LIFE Act Legalization) uses Form I-690 to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility.
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Who Does Not Need to File Form I-690? |
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Who Does NOT Need to File Form I-690?
The following inadmissibility grounds do not apply and a waiver is not needed:
1. INA section 212(a)(5)(A), Workers entering the United States without labor certification;
2. INA section 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I), Immigrants not in possession of a valid entry document; and
3. INA section 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(II), Visas issued without compliance with Section 203 of the INA.
Which inadmissibility grounds cannot be waived by filing this Form I-690?
You should not file this form if you require a waiver of inadmissibility for:
1. INA section 212 (a)(2)(A)(i)(I), Crimes involving moral turpitude, an act or behavior that violates the acceptable moral standards of a community;
2. INA section 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II), Crimes involving controlled substances; exceptions to this can be found later in these instructions;
3. INA section 212(a)(2)(B), Multiple criminal convictions;
4. INA section 212(a)(2)(C), Controlled substance traffickers;
5. INA section 212(a)(3), Security and related grounds; and
6. INA section 212(a)(4), Public charge; exceptions to this can be found later in these instructions.
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Who Should Not File Form I-690?
You do not need to file Form I-690 for any inadmissibility ground that does not apply to Special Agricultural Worker (SAW) or Legalization applicants. The following inadmissibility grounds do not apply:
1. INA section 212(a)(5)(A) – Workers entering the United States without labor certification;
2. INA section 212(a)(6)(A)(i) – Aliens present without admission or parole; and
3. INA section 212(a)(7)(A)(i) – Documentation requirements (immigrants).
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The following inadmissibility grounds cannot be waived. You should not file Form I-690 if any of the following inadmissibility grounds apply to you:
1. INA section 212 (a)(2)(A)(i)(I) – Crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT);
NOTE: You are not inadmissible for having committed a CIMT if the crime was a purely political offense; the crime was a CIMT but you committed only one CIMT, were under 18 years of age at the time you committed the crime, and were released from any confinement to a prison or correctional institution imposed for the crime more than 5 years before you filed you application for adjustment of status; or the crime was a CIMT but you committed only one CIMT, for which the maximum possible sentence is 1 year or less of imprisonment, and the actual sentence you received was 6 months or less.
2. INA section 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) – Controlled substance violation of the laws and regulations of any country or U.S. state, except that a violation related to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana may be waived;
3. INA section 212(a)(2)(B) – Multiple criminal convictions;
4. INA section 212(a)(2)(C) – Controlled substance traffickers;
5. INA section 212(a)(3) – Security and related grounds; or
6. INA section 212(a)(4) – Public charge, except that Form I-687 applicants who are applying for Temporary Resident Status under INA section 245A may seek a waiver of the public charge ground, and the public charge ground of inadmissibility does not apply to Legalization (INA section 245A) applicants who are aged, blind, or disabled as defined by the Social Security Act. Form I-700 applicants, LIFE Act Form I-485 applicants, and Form I-698 applicants applying for lawful permanent resident status may not seek a waiver of the public charge ground of inadmissibility.
NOTE: As a SAW or Legalization applicant, you are not inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(4) even if your income is below the poverty level as long as you demonstrate a consistent employment history that shows the ability to support yourself without public cash assistance.
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Who May File Form I-690? |
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Who May File Form I-690?
1. Applicants Who Require a Waiver for Tuberculosis (TB)
The physician or medical facility that will provide the required treatment to you must fill out Section C. of Supplement 1, Applicants With a Class A Tuberculosis Condition (As Defined by Health and Human Services Regulations). A state health department official in the jurisdiction where you will reside must also complete and sign Section D. If you are outside of the United States, a relative in the United States must complete this process for you.
After the Supplement 1 is completed, attach the supporting documents and file with your waiver application. If you are inadmissible because of TB and do not include a properly completed Supplement 1, your waiver application will be returned to you.
2. Applicants Requesting a Waiver of the Vaccination Requirements of INA section 212(a)(1)(A)(ii)
If your waiver application is based on religious or moral objections to vaccinations, you must establish that:
A. You object to vaccinations in any form;
B. You object because of your religious beliefs or moral convictions (you do not need to be a member of a "mainstream" or recognized religion); and
C. Your beliefs are sincere.
At a minimum, you must submit a personal statement describing the basis of your objection.
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NOTE: You can apply for a waiver of the vaccination requirements without filing this form and without paying a fee if:
A. You initially did not submit proof that you have received the required vaccinations, but you are now vaccinated; or
B. It is not medically appropriate for you to receive one or more of the required vaccinations. The physician will make this certification according to the applicable regulations published by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the technical instructions for physicians designated to perform the required medical examination. These instructions are published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to the technical instructions, the phrase "not medically appropriate" covers the following situations:
(1) The vaccination is not recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices for your age group;
(2) The vaccination is medically inadvisable;
(3) There is an insufficient amount of time between doses for vaccines requiring a series of doses; or
(4) It is not the flu season (for the flu vaccine only).
3. Applicants Who Have a Physical or Mental Disorder With Associated Harmful Behavior - INA section 212(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I) or (II)
If the examining physician determines that you have a physical or mental disorder with associated harmful behavior, or a past history of a physical or mental disorder with associated harmful behavior that is likely to recur, the medical examination report completed by the designated physician will, at a minimum, contain the following information, as required by HHS regulations at 42 CFR Part 34 and the technical instructions published by the CDC:
A. A complete medical history, including the details of any previous or current hospitalization, treatment or care;
B. The current findings, diagnosis and prognosis; and
C. Any other information necessary for USCIS to determine, in consultation with HHS, the terms and conditions that should be imposed on the waiver, if it is granted.
4. Applicants Who Are Inadmissible Because of Substance or Drug Abuse or Substance or Drug Addiction – INA section 212(a)(1)(A)(iv)
The designated physician will determine whether you are currently using, or have used in the past, any controlled substance. The examining physician will make this determination during the required medical exam, according to the applicable HHS regulations at 42 CFR Part 34 and the technical instructions published by the CDC.
If you are inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) due to drug abuse or drug addiction, you may apply for a waiver. After consulting with HHS, USCIS will exercise discretion to determine whether to grant a waiver. To be eligible for a substance or drug abuse or addiction waiver, you must not be inadmissible on any other grounds that cannot be waived.
A. If you engaged in the use of any controlled substance, and your use of this substance was illegal at the place where it occurred, your admission to the examining physician may be sufficient to make you inadmissible on criminal grounds under INA section 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) relating to any controlled substance violation (regardless of whether your use of the controlled occurred in the United States or in another country).
B. The USCIS officer reviewing your primary benefit application (Form I-687, Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the INA, Form I-698, Application to Adjust Status From Temporary to Permanent Resident (Under Section 245A of the INA) and/or Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) will determine whether this admission to the designated physician makes you inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II).
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C. The only drug offense under INA section 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) that can be waived is a single offense related to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana.
NOTE: You are not inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) if the designated physician determines that you are in remission for previous drug use or abuse, based on the applicable HHS regulations and the technical instructions published by the CDC.
5. Applicants Who Are Inadmissible Based on Public Charge under INA section 212(a)(4)
In general, inadmissibility based on public charge under INA section 212(a)(4) cannot be waived. However, INA section 212(a)(4) may be waived for applicants who are a certain age, blind, or have a disability (as defined in section 1614(a)(1) of the Social Security Act). Public charge does not apply to applicants who are exempt as specified in INA section 245A(d)(2)(B)(ii).
6. Other Inadmissibility Grounds
A. INA section 212(a)(6)(A)(i) Aliens Present Without Admission or Parole;
B. INA section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) or (ii) Misrepresentation - False Claim to US Citizenship;
C. INA section 212(a)(6)(D) or (E) Stowaways or Smugglers;
D. INA section 212(a)(8)(A) or (B) Permanently Ineligible for Citizenship;
E. INA section 212(a)(9)(A)(i) or (ii) Aliens Previously Removed - Arriving or Other;
F. INA section 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(I) or (II) Aliens Unlawfully Present - 180 days but less than one year or one year or more;
G. INA section 212(a)(9)(C)(i)(I) or (II) Aliens Unlawfully Present after Previous Immigration Violations - More than one year or ordered removed and enters or reenters; and
H. INA section 212(a)(10)(A),(B),(C),(D) Miscellaneous - Practicing Polygamist or Guardian required to accompany helpless alien or International Child Abductor or Unlawful Voters.
Inadmissibility grounds not otherwise addressed in these instructions may be waived at USCIS' discretion for humanitarian purposes, family unity, or in the public interest.
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Who May File Form I-690?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may waive the following inadmissibility grounds at our discretion for humanitarian purposes, family unity, or in the public interest.
1. Applicants Who Require a Waiver of Inadmissibility Due to a Communicable Disease of Public Health Significance - INA Section 212(a)(1)(A)(i)
You must file this application if you seek a waiver of inadmissibility based on a communicable disease of public health significance as defined in 42 CFR 34.2(b) which include, but are not limited to:
A. Class A Tuberculosis condition (as defined by Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations); B. Chancroid; C. Gonorrhea; D. Granuloma inguinale; E. Lymphogranuloma venereum; F. Syphilis, infectious stage; G. Leprosy, infectious; or H. Any other communicable disease as determined by the U.S. Secretary of HHS and as defined at 42 CFR 34.2(b).
If you have a Class A Tuberculosis condition, you and the physician or medical facility providing you with the required treatment must complete Supplement 1, Applicants With a Class A Tuberculosis Condition (As Defined by Health and Human Services Regulations). Additionally, a state health department official in the jurisdiction where you will reside must complete and sign Part 5. Endorsement of State Health Department Official. If you are outside of the United States, a relative in the United States must complete this process for you.
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2. Applicants Requesting a Waiver of the Vaccination Requirements of INA Section 212(a)(1)(A)(ii) on Account of Religious or Moral Objection
If your waiver application is based on religious or moral objections to vaccinations, you must establish that:
A. You object to vaccinations in any form;
B. You object because of your religious beliefs or moral convictions (you do not need to be a member of a mainstream or recognized religion); and
C. Your beliefs are sincere.
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Additional Information About Vaccination Requirements Waivers
You are eligible for a blanket waiver of the vaccination requirement and do not need to file Form I-690 if:
A. You did not initially submit proof you received the required vaccinations, but you subsequently submitted proof that you are now vaccinated; or
B. The civil surgeon or the panel physician certified that one or more of the required vaccinations is not medically appropriate for you. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) instructions, the phrase “not medically appropriate” covers the following situations:
(1) The vaccination is not recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices for your age group;
(2) The vaccination is medically inadvisable;
(3) There is not enough time between doses for vaccines requiring a series of doses; or
(4) It is not the flu season, or the vaccine for the specific flu strain is no longer available (for the flu vaccine only).
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C. USCIS determines after consultation with the CDC that there is a nationwide vaccination shortage (for applicants in the United States) or that the vaccine is not available in the applicant’s country (for applicants overseas).
3. Applicants Who Have a Physical or Mental Disorder With Associated Harmful Behavior Under INA Section 212(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I) or (II)
If the designated physician determines that you have a physical or mental disorder with associated harmful behavior, or a past history of a physical or mental disorder with associated harmful behavior that is likely to recur, the HHS regulations in 42 CFR 34 and the technical instructions published by the CDC require the medical examination report completed by the designated physician to contain at least the following information:
A. A complete medical history, including the details of any previous or current hospitalization, treatment, or care;
B. The current findings, diagnosis, and prognosis; and
C. Any other information necessary for USCIS to determine, in consultation with HHS, the terms and conditions that should be imposed on the waiver, if it is granted.
4. Applicants Who Are Inadmissible Because of Drug Abuse or Addiction Under INA Section 212(a)(1)(A)(iv)
You must file this application if you seek a waiver of inadmissibility because you have been determined to be a drug abuser or drug addict. The designated physician determines whether you are currently using or in the past have used any controlled substance. The designated physician makes this determination during the required medical exam, according to the applicable HHS regulations at 42 CFR 34 and the Technical Instructions published by the CDC.
In addition to this application, you must submit:
A. A copy of the immigration medical examination report and documentation (Form I-693 or Form DS-2054 and its related worksheets);
B. A copy of any medical documentation related to Form I-693 or DS-2054 that provides details of the diagnosis, including: the specific substance or substances involved; the level of severity of the abuse or addiction; time periods of abuse or addiction; and any therapy administered, rehabilitation, remission, counseling, or referrals; and
C. A copy of all other relevant medical reports, laboratory tests and results, and evaluations related to the drug abuse or addiction.
After consulting with HHS/CDC, USCIS will exercise its discretion to determine whether to approve a waiver. USCIS will not approve this waiver if you are inadmissible under any other grounds that are not waivable.
NOTE: You are not inadmissible under INA section 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) (and so do not need to file this waiver application) if the designated physician determines you are in remission from previous drug abuse or addiction.
5. Applicants Who Are Inadmissible Due to a Controlled Substance Violation Related to a Single Offense of Simple Possession of 30 grams or Less of Marijuana – INA Section 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II)
You must file this application if you seek a waiver for a controlled substance violation related to a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana. This is the only waivable controlled substance offense under INA section 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II). Other controlled substance offenses are not waivable.
NOTE: If you admit to use of any controlled substance in violation of any law or regulation you may be inadmissible on criminal grounds under INA section 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) relating to any controlled substance violation. See Item 4. above.
6. Applicants Who Are Inadmissible Based on Public Charge Under INA Section 212(a)(4)
USCIS cannot waive inadmissibility based on public charge under INA section 212(a)(4) except for Form I-687 applicants who apply for Temporary Residence under INA section 245A. You are not eligible for a waiver of the public charge ground if you are a Form I-700, LIFE Act Form I-485, or Form I-698 applicant applying for lawful permanent residence.
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But, you are not inadmissible, even if your income is below the poverty level, as long as you demonstrate a consistent employment history that shows the ability to support yourself without public cash assistance.
And the public charge ground of inadmissibility does not apply to Legalization (INA section 245A) applicants who are aged, blind, or disabled as defined by the Social Security Act.
7. Other Inadmissibility Grounds
You may file Form I-690 if you are inadmissible under the following sections of law:
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A. INA section 212(a)(2)(D) – Prostitution and Commercialized Vice;
B. INA section 212(a)(2)(E) – Asserted Immunity from Prosecution;
C. INA section 212(a)(2)(G) – Particularly Severe Violations of Religious Freedom;
D. INA section 212(a)(2)(H) – Significant Traffickers in Persons;
E. INA section 212(a)(2)(I) – Money Laundering;
F. INA section 212(a)(6)(B) – Failure to Attend Removal Proceedings;
G. INA section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) or (ii) – Misrepresentation - False Claim to U.S. Citizenship;
H. INA section 212(a)(6)(D) or (E) – Stowaways or Smugglers;
I. INA section 212(a)(6)(F) – Subject of Civil Penalty;
J. INA section 212(a)(6)(G) – Student Visa Abusers;
K. INA section 212(a)(8)(A) or (B) – Permanently Ineligible for Citizenship;
L. INA section 212(a)(9)(A)(i) or (ii) – Aliens Previously Removed - Arriving or Other;
M. INA section 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(I) or (II) – Aliens Unlawfully Present - 180 Days but Less than One Year or One Year or More;
N. INA section 212(a)(9)(C)(i)(I) or (II) – Aliens Unlawfully Present after Previous Immigration Violations, More than One Year or Ordered Removed and Enters or Reenters; and
NOTE: If you are applying for LIFE Act legalization, you may apply for a waiver of inadmissibility to overcome INA section 212(a)(9)(A) and INA section 212(a)(9)(C) (Aliens Unlawfully Present after Previous Immigration Violations) even if your removal order has been reinstated (under INA section 241(a)(5)). See 8 CFR 245a.18(c)(1).
O. INA section 212(a)(10)(A), (B), (C), (D), (E) Miscellaneous – Practicing Polygamist or Guardian Required to Accompany Helpless Alien or International Child Abductor or Unlawful Voters or Former Citizens Who Renounced Citizenship to Avoid Taxation.
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General Instructions |
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General Instructions
USCIS provides forms free of charge through the USCIS website. 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 sign the application on your behalf. A legal guardian also may sign for a mentally incompetent person.
Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these instructions).
Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in these instructions.
Biometric Services Appointment. 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. 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 fail to attend your biometric services appointment, USCIS may deny your application.
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Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center. Review the USCIS ASC Acknowledgement that appears in Part 3. of the application. The purpose of this ASC Acknowledgement is to confirm that you have completed your application, reviewed your responses, and affirmed that the information was provided by you and is complete, true, and correct. If someone helped you fill out your application, that person must review the ASC Acknowledgement with you to make sure you understand it.
Copies. You may submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the instructions specifically state that you must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during processing of an application. If you submit original documents when not required, the documents may remain a part of the record, and USCIS 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 the translator is competent to translate from the foreign language into English.
How To Fill Out Form I-690
1. Type or print legibly in black ink.
2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space in Part 6. 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 date and sign 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.
4. 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.
5. Part 3. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center, Certification, and Signature. Select the appropriate box to indicate that you either read this application yourself or someone interpreted this application for you from English to a language in which you are fluent. If applicable, select the box to indicate if someone prepared this application for you. You must also affirm that you have read and understand or that an interpreter or preparer read to you, and you understand the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center in Part 3. 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.
6. Part 4. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. 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 provide his or her name, the name and address of his or her business or organization (if any), his or her daytime telephone number, and his or her email address (if any). The interpreter must also certify that he or she has read the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center in Part 3. to you in the same language in which you are fluent. The interpreter must sign and date the application.
7. Part 5. Contact Information, Statement, Certification, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, If Other Than the Applicant. 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 4. and Part 5. 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 prepare this application MUST sign and date the application. A stamped or typewritten name in place of a signature is not acceptable. Anyone who helped you prepare your application must also certify that he or she has read the Acknowledgement of Appointment at USCIS Application Support Center in Part 3. to you, and that you informed him or her that you understood the ASC Acknowledgement. If the person who helped you prepare your application is an attorney or accredited representative, he or she must also submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, along with your application.
8. Part 6. Additional Information. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 6. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 6. you may make copies of Part 6. to complete and file with your application, or attach a separate sheet of paper. Include 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 a biometric 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, you will be required to return for another appointment when you are able to do so.
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General Instructions
USCIS provides forms free of charge through the USCIS website. 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 order USCIS forms by calling the Forms Request Line at 1-800-870-3676. The Forms Request Line provides information in English and Spanish. 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 sign the application on your behalf. A legal guardian also may sign for a mentally incompetent person.
Validity of Signatures. USCIS will consider a photocopied, faxed, or scanned copy of the original, handwritten signature valid for filing purposes. The photocopy, fax, or scan must be of the original document containing the handwritten, ink signature.
Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions).
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Biometric Services Appointment. USCIS may require that you appear for an interview or provide biometrics (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 or petition. After USCIS receives your application and ensures it is complete, we will inform you 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.
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If you are required to provide biometrics, at your appointment you must sign an oath reaffirming that:
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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.
Copies. You may submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during processing of an application or petition. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original.
NOTE: If you submit original documents when not required or requested by USCIS, your original documents may be immediately destroyed after we receive them.
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 also include the translator’s signature, printed name, the signature date, and the translator’s contact information.
How To Fill Out Form I-690
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 6. 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 date and sign 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.
4. USCIS Online Account Number (if any). If you have previously filed an application or petition 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 or petitions on a paper form through a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may have received a USCIS Online Account Access Notice issuing you a USCIS Online Account Number. You may find your USCIS Online Account Number at the top of the notice. The USCIS Online Account Number is not the same as an A-Number. If you were issued a USCIS Online Account Number, enter it in the space provided.
5. Part 3. Applicant's Statement, Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. 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.
6. Part 4. Interpreter's Contact Information, Certification, and Signature. 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.
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7. Part 5. Contact Information, Declaration, and Signature of the Person Preparing this Application, If Other Than the Applicant. 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 4. and Part 5. 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, he or she may also need to submit a completed Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, or Form G-28I, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney In Matters Outside the Geographical Confines of the United States, along with your application.
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We recommend that you print or save a copy of your completed application to review in the future and for your records.
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What Evidence Should You Submit? |
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What Evidence Should You Submit?
You must submit all evidence requested in these instructions with your application.
If you fail to submit required evidence, USCIS 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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What Evidence Must You Submit?
You must submit evidence showing that a grant of the waiver would serve humanitarian purposes, family unity, or otherwise be in the public interest. In all cases, you must show that the approval of your application is warranted as a matter of discretion with the favorable factors outweighing the unfavorable factors in your case. If you fail to submit evidence with your application, USCIS may deny your application in accordance with 8 CFR 103.2(b)(1) and these Instructions.
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What Is the Filing Fee? |
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What Is the Filing Fee?
The filing fee for Form I-690 is $715.
You do not need to submit a biometric fee at the time you are filing this application; however, if USCIS determines that you are required to submit biometrics, USCIS will inform you how to pay the biometric services fee. If you file this application with an agency other than USCIS, please check with that agency to determine if and when you must submit biometric services fees.
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-690 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."
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 your check is returned as unpayable, USCIS will re-submit the payment to the financial institution one time. If the check is returned as unpayable a second time, we will reject your application and charge you a returned check fee.
How to Check If the Fees Are Correct
Form I-690's filing fee is current as of 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 website 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.
NOTE: If your Form I-690 requires payment of a biometric services fee for USCIS to take your fingerprints, photograph, and/or signature, you can use the same procedure to obtain the correct biometric services fee.
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What Is the Filing Fee?
The filing fee for Form I-690 is $715.
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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.
Payments by Check or Money Order
Use the following guidelines when you prepare your check or money order for the Form I-690 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.”
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 Paying by Check. If you send USCIS a check, we 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 your check is returned as unpayable, we will re-submit the payment to the financial institution one time. If the check is returned as unpayable a second time, we will reject your application and charge you a returned check fee.
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Payments by Credit Card
If you are filing your application at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you can pay your filing fee using a credit card. Please see Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, at www.uscis.gov/G-1450 for more information.
How to Check If the Fees Are Correct
Form I-690’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 fee is correct by following one of the steps below.
1. Visit the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, select “FORMS,” and check the appropriate fee; or
2. Visit the USCIS Contact Center at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter to get answers to your questions and connect with a live USCIS representative. The USCIS Contact Center provides information in English and Spanish. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
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Where to File? |
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Where To File?
Please see our website at www.uscis.gov/I-690 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 in proceedings in Immigration Court (that is, if you have been served with Form I-221, Order to Show Cause and Notice of Hearing; Form I-122, Notice to Applicant for Admission Detained for Hearing Before an Immigration Judge; Form I-862, Notice to Appear; or Form I-863, Notice of Referral to Immigration Judge, that were served on the Immigration Court), file this application with the Immigration Court having administrative control over your case.
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Where To File?
Please see our website at www.uscis.gov/i-690 or visit the USCIS Contact Center at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter to connect with a USCIS representative for the most current information about where to file this application. The USCIS Contact Center provides information in English and Spanish. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
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Address Change |
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Address Change
You must notify USCIS of your new address within 10 days of moving from your previous residence. For information on filing a change of address go to the USCIS website 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.
NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to USCIS Lockbox facilities because these facilities do not process change of address requests.
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If you are already in proceedings in Immigration Court, you must notify the Immigration Court on EOIR Form 33/IC, Alien's Change of Address Form/Immigration Court, of any changes of address within five days of the change in address. The EOIR Form 33/IC is available on the EOIR website at http://www.justice.gov/eoir/formslist.htm. You must also mail Form AR-11, Change of Address, to the address on the form or complete "Step 1" of "USCIS Online Change of Address" at http://www.uscis.gov, within 10 days of moving.
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Address Change
An applicant who is not a U.S. citizen must notify USCIS of his or her new address within 10 days of moving from your previous residence. For information on filing a change of address, go to the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or reach out to the USCIS Contact Center at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter for help. The USCIS Contact Center provides information in English and Spanish. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
NOTE: Do not submit a change of address request to the USCIS Lockbox facilities because the Lockbox does not process change of address requests.
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Processing Information |
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Processing Information
An application is not considered properly filed until accepted by USCIS.
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 also may 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-690 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.
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Processing Information
You must have a United States address to file this application.
An application is not considered properly filed until USCIS accepts it.
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.
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Requests for More Information. USCIS 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. If we request an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original.
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 biometrics to verify your identity and/or update background and security checks.
Decision. The decision on Form I-690 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.
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USCIS Forms and Information |
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USCIS Forms and Information
To ensure you are using the latest version of this application, visit the USCIS website 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.
Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through the USCIS Internet-based system, InfoPass, at infopass.uscis.gov/. 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 website 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 the Forms Request Line at 1-800-870-3676. The Forms Request Line offers services in English and Spanish. For TTY (deaf or hard of hearing) call: 1-800-767-1833.
Instead of waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can schedule an appointment online at www.uscis.gov. Select “Tools,” then under “Self Service Tools,” select “Appointments” 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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Penalties |
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Penalties
If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form I-690, we will deny your Form I-690 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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Penalties
If you knowingly and willfully falsify or conceal a material fact or submit a false document with your Form I-690, we will deny your Form I-690 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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USCIS Privacy Act Statement |
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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, Section 210 and 245A, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and section 902 of the U.S. Department of State Authorization Bill of 1987.
PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this application is to determine if you have established eligibility for the immigration benefit for which you are filing. 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 or result in denial of your request for a waiver of inadmissibility.
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 and DHS/USCIS-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.
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DHS Privacy Notice
AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this waiver, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 210 and 245A, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and U.S. Department of State Authorization Bill of 1987 section 902.
PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this form is to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility for adjustment of status under INA section 210 or 245A. DHS will use the information you provide to grant or deny the waiver you are seeking.
DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your request for a waiver of inadmissibility.
ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this waiver, and any additional requested evidence, with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses, as described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System, DHS/USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System, and DHS/USCIS-018 Immigration Biometric and Background Check] and the published privacy impact assessment [DHS/USCIS/PIA-016(a) Computer Linked Application Information Management System and Associated Systems], which you find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share this information as appropriate for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.
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Paperwork Reduction Act |
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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 3 hours per response in paper format, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering the required documentation and information, completing the application, preparing the statement, attaching necessary documentation, and submitting the application. 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. 1615-0032. Do not mail your completed Form I-690 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 3 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering the required documentation and information, completing the application, preparing statements, attaching necessary documentation, and submitting the application. 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. 1615-0032. Do not mail your completed Form I-690 to this address.
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| File Title | TABLE OF CHANGE – FORM I-687 |
| Author | Neese, Erin L |
| File Modified | 0000-00-00 |
| File Created | 2021-01-20 |