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Instructions for Application for Waiver of

Grounds of Inadmissibility

USCIS

Form I-690

Department of Homeland Security

OMB No. 1615-0032

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Expires 12/31/2018

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.

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.

Who May File Form I-690?

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.

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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