Instructions For Form I-601a - Application For Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver (Page 21 of 21) in pdf

Is My Form I-601A Complete?

Ensure that you have completed ALL of the following actions before you file your Form I-601A with USCIS.

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If I am filing as the principal or derivative beneficiary or as the self-petitioner of an approved immigrant visa petition,

I placed documentation showing that I paid DOS the immigrant visa processing fee on top of my Form I-601A and

supporting documentation.

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If I am filing as a Diversity Visa program selectee or derivative, I placed documentation showing that I (or my

parent or spouse) was selected by DOS to participate in the DV Program on top of my Form I-601A and supporting

documentation.

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If I am in removal, exclusion, or deportation proceedings, I included a copy of my administrative closure order from

the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).

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If I have an administratively final order of removal, exclusion, or deportation that has been entered or issued against

me (including an in absentia order under INA section 240(b)(5)) but I applied for and USCIS already approved, an

application for permission to reapply for admission to the United States after deportation or removal (Form I-212),

I included my USCIS Receipt number in Part 1., Item Number 29.b. on Form I-601A or I included a copy of the

approval notice that USCIS sent when it notified me of the Form I-212 approval, or both.

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I included arrest records and conviction documents for any criminal offenses, if applicable.

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I completed every applicable item on my Form I-601A, including my full name, my U.S. mailing and physical

addresses, and my date of birth. I attached documents to support my statements, when requested, on Form I-60lA or

in the What Evidence Should I Submit With Form I-601A section of these Instructions.

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In Part 3. Information About Your Immigrant Visa Case, I provided information about the approved immigrant

visa petition (Form I-130, Form I-140, or Form I-360) that was filed on my (or my spouse’s or parent’s) behalf, or that

I filed as a self-petitioner, and I attached a copy (if available) of the immigrant visa petition approval notice (Form

I-797, Notice of Action).

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In Part 3., I provided information about my DOS immigrant visa case.

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In Part 4. Information About Your Qualifying Relative, I provided information about my qualifying relatives and

I explained the extreme hardship to my qualifying relatives in Part 4. I also explained in Part 4. why USCIS should

approve my application for a provisional unlawful presence waiver as a matter of discretion.

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I read the Penalties section of these Instructions and I (or a parent or legal guardian, if applicable) signed this Form

I-601A.

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I included the required filing fee and biometric services fee in the form of checks or money orders as described in the

What Is the Filing Fee section of these Instructions.

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