Instructions For Form I-601 - Application For Waiver Of Grounds Of Inadmissibility (Page 3 of 21) in pdf

K Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant. If you obtain a waiver in connection with an application for a K-1 or K-2

nonimmigrant visa, the approval of your waiver is conditioned upon the marriage of the K-1 visa applicant and the K-1

visa petitioner after the K-1 nonimmigrant visa applicant is admitted to the United States.

Conditional Resident. If you obtain a waiver in connection with an application for lawful permanent residence on a

conditional basis under INA section 216 or INA section 216A, the validity of the waiver automatically ceases with the

termination of such residence. No separate notification of termination of the waiver is needed, and you cannot appeal

the termination of the waiver. However, if the immigration judge determines that you are not removable based on the

termination of your conditional resident status, the waiver will become effective again.

TPS Applicant. If you obtain a waiver in connection with Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status,

the waiver is only valid for the TPS application. If granted, the waiver will apply to subsequent TPS re-registration

applications, but not to any other immigration benefit requests.

General Instructions

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (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 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.

If you are filing this application electronically, you must follow the instructions provided on the USCIS website at

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. (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.

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, 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.

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