I-601 Instructions Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

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

OMB Number: 1615-0029

10/29/2019

Reason for Revision: 2019 Fee Rule.

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Edition Date 07/03/2019

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Pages 3-4, General Instructions	[Page 3] General Instructions … Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.  (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 an agency other than USCIS, please check with that agency 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/or What Evidence Must You Submit section of these Instructions. …	[Page 3] General Instructions … Filing Fee. Each application must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.  (See the What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.) [delete] Evidence. At the time of filing, you must submit all evidence and supporting documentation listed in the Specific Instructions and/or What Evidence Must You Submit section of these Instructions. …
Page 19, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 19] What Is the Filing Fee? The filing fee for Form I-601 is $930. 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-601 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 USCIS cannot complete the EFT because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer two additional times. When applying with EOIR during removal proceedings: If you are in removal proceedings, you must submit the payment as instructed by the immigration court with jurisdiction over your case. For information about EOIR, visit EOIR’s website at www.usdoj.gov/eoir. How to Check If the Fees Are Correct Form I-601’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 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. Fee Waiver 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.	[Page 19] What Is the Filing Fee? The filing fee for Form I-601 is $985. [no change] 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 may reject your petition. [no change] For information on fee waivers under 8 CFR 106.3 please review the instructions for USCIS Form I-912 found at www.uscis.gov.

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