I-601 Instructions Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – INSTRUCTIONS

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

OMB Number: 1615-0029

06/02/2020

Reason for Revision: Fee Rule

Project Phase: Post G-1056

• Please note – all instances of “if any” and “if applicable” have been remove from Instructions for Form I-601.

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Edition Date 01/27/2020

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Page 3-4, General Instructions	[Page 3] … 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 4] … 2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 10. 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. …	[Page 3] … 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 4] … 2. If you need extra space to complete any item within this application, use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information or attach a separate sheet of paper; type or print your name and Alien Registration Number (A-Number) 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. …
Pages 4-9, Specific Instructions	[Page 4] … Item Number 1. Alien Registration Number (A-Number) (if any). An Alien Registration Number, otherwise known as an “A-Number,” is typically issued to persons who apply for, or are granted, certain immigration benefits. In addition to USCIS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and U.S. Department of State (DOS) may also issue an A-Number to certain aliens. If you were issued an A-Number, type or print it in the spaces provided. If you do not have an A-Number, or if you cannot remember it, leave this space blank. [Page 5] Item Number 2. 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 8. U.S. Social Security Number (if any). Provide your U.S. Social Security Number. Also include all social security numbers you have ever used. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information to provide additional U.S. Social Security Numbers. … [Page 7] Item Numbers 2.a. - 4. Physical Address and Contact Information. Provide the physical address where your qualifying relative currently resides in the spaces provided. Include his or her current daytime telephone number and email address (if any). Item Numbers 5. - 8. Other Information. Indicate your relationship to your qualifying relative through whom you are claiming eligibility for a waiver (for example, U.S. citizen or LPR spouse, parent, or child.) Also provide your relative’s current immigration status, A-Number (if any), and date of birth in the mm/dd/yyyy format. If you have additional qualifying relatives through whom you claim eligibility, select the box under Item Number 8. and provide your other qualifying relative’s name, relationship to you, current immigration status, A-Number (if any), and date of birth in the mm/dd/yyyy format. … [Page 8] … Item Numbers 2.a. - 4. Physical Address and Contact Information. Provide the physical address where your relative currently resides in the spaces provided. Include his or her current daytime telephone number and email address (if any). Item Numbers 5. - 8. Other Information. Indicate your relationship to your other relatives in the United States and provide his or her current immigration status, A-number (if any), and date of birth in the mm/dd/yyyy format. Item Number 9. Statement from Applicant (Discretion). Explain why you believe your application should be approved as a matter of discretion, if applicable, and why the favorable factors in your case should outweigh the unfavorable factors. [Page 9] … Item Numbers 1.a. - 6.d. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 10., you may make copies of Part 10. 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. …	[Page 4] … Item Number 1. Alien Registration Number (A-Number). An Alien Registration Number, otherwise known as an “A-Number,” is typically issued to persons who apply for, or are granted, certain immigration benefits. In addition to USCIS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), and U.S. Department of State (DOS) may also issue an A-Number to certain aliens. If you were issued an A-Number, type or print it in the spaces provided. If you do not have an A-Number, or if you cannot remember it, leave this space blank. [Page 5] Item Number 2. USCIS Online Account Number. 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 8. U.S. Social Security Number. Provide your U.S. Social Security Number. Also include all social security numbers you have ever used. If you need extra space to complete this section, use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information to provide additional U.S. Social Security Numbers. … [Page 7] Item Numbers 2.a. - 4. Physical Address and Contact Information. Provide the physical address where your qualifying relative currently resides in the spaces provided. Include his or her current daytime telephone number and email address. Item Numbers 5. - 8. Other Information. Indicate your relationship to your qualifying relative through whom you are claiming eligibility for a waiver (for example, U.S. citizen or LPR spouse, parent, or child.) Also provide your relative’s current immigration status, A-Number, and date of birth in the mm/dd/yyyy format. If you have additional qualifying relatives through whom you claim eligibility, select the box under Item Number 8. and provide your other qualifying relative’s name, relationship to you, current immigration status, A-Number, and date of birth in the mm/dd/yyyy format. … [Page 8] … Item Numbers 2.a. - 4. Physical Address and Contact Information. Provide the physical address where your relative currently resides in the spaces provided. Include his or her current daytime telephone number and email address. Item Numbers 5. - 8. Other Information. Indicate your relationship to your other relatives in the United States and provide his or her current immigration status, A-number, and date of birth in the mm/dd/yyyy format. Item Number 9. Statement from Applicant (Discretion). Explain why you believe your application should be approved as a matter of discretion and why the favorable factors in your case should outweigh the unfavorable factors. [Page 9] … Item Numbers 1.a. - 6.d. If you need extra space to provide any additional information within this application, use the space provided in Part 10. Additional Information. If you need more space than what is provided in Part 10., you may make copies of Part 10. to complete and file with your application, or attach a separate sheet of paper. Type or print your name and A-Number 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. …
Pages 9-17, Reasons for Inadmissibility	[Page 10] … B. Findings regarding your current physical condition, including, if applicable, reports of chest X-rays and a serologic test, if you are 15 years of age or older, and other pertinent diagnostic tests; …	[Page 10] … B. Findings regarding your current physical condition, including reports of chest X-rays and a serologic test, if you are 15 years of age or older, and other pertinent diagnostic tests; …
Pages 17-18, What Evidence Must You Submit?	[Page 17] … 4. If applicable, evidence of rehabilitation; …	[Page 17] … 4. Evidence of rehabilitation; …
Page 19, What Is the Filing Fee?	[Page 19] … The filing fee for Form I-601 is $930. … 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. … 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] … The filing fee for Form I-601 is $1,010. … 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. … Fee Waiver For information on fee waivers under 8 CFR 106.3 please review the instructions for USCIS Form I-912 found at www.uscis.gov.
Page 21, DHS Privacy Notice	[Page 21] … DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your social security number (if applicable0, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision in your case or result in denial of your application. …	[Page 21] … DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your social security number (if applicable0, and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in a rejection or denial of your application. …

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