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The I-601A Waiver: Everything You Need to Know
FAQs
What is the I-601A Waiver Used For?
The I-601A Waiver helps individuals avoid the 3- or 10-year ban for unlawful presence when they need to leave the U.S. to undergo immigrant visa processing.
How Long Does It Take to Process the I-601A Waiver Application?
The current processing time for the I-601A Waiver is around 43.5 months.
What Happens If My I-601A Waiver Is Denied?
If denied, you can appeal, reapply, or request reconsideration, but it’s best to consult with an immigration lawyer for guidance.
Can I Expedite the I-601A Waiver?
No, USCIS does not offer expedited processing for the I-601A Waiver.
What Qualifies as Extreme Hardship for my Form I 601A Waiver Application?
Extreme hardship includes medical, financial, or emotional difficulties your qualifying U.S. relative would face without you.
What Happens After I-601A Waiver Approval?
After approval, you’ll attend your immigrant visa interview abroad, and if successful, you can return to the U.S. as an LPR.
How Much Does It Cost to File the I-601A Waiver?
The total cost for filing the I-601A Waiver is $715 (including
Have an I-601A Approval? Think Twice Before Leaving the United States.
Posted on August 15, 2024
After waiting years, your I-601A Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver was approved. Congratulations. And now it’s time to travel outside the US, apply for and receive an immigrant visa, and return to the US with a clean slate, right? Well, not necessarily… Not if ill-intentioned or overzealous consular officers have anything to do with it.
There is a popular misconception that if you have an approved I-601A, USCIS has reviewed the entirety of your immigration history and forgiven any violations. That is wrong. USCIS has only considered your unlawful presence violation and found extreme hardship to your qualifying relative. But do you remember that visa that you applied for 25 years ago? And that you later used that visa to enter and remain in the US? The consular officer has not forgotten.
Now, in such situations, these officers are increasingly entering permanent bars for a Section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) willful, material misrepresentation. For exa
Understanding the processing time for I-601A applications is crucial for immigrants navigating the U.S. legal system—especially those seeking a waiver for unlawful presence to pursue a green card.
For many immigrants living in the U.S. without legal status, the I-601A waiver proposals a crucial path forward. But how long does it receive to get this waiver approved? Here’s a comprehensive look at the processing timeline, eligibility, and what to expect after approval.
What is the I-601A Waiver?
The I-601A provisional waiver allows certain immigrants—typically those who have overstayed their visas—to apply for a waiver of unlawful presence before departing the U.S. to complete their green card process abroad.
This waiver is particularly important because without it, leaving the U.S. after overstaying can trigger a 3- or 10-year re-entry bar. The I-601A helps applicants avoid this bar by proving that their departure would cause extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent.
Introduced by USCIS in Protest 2013, the I-601A has helped reduce long periods of family separation by allowing applicants to secure a decision while still in th
How Long Does the 601A Waiver Take? Get the Latest Timeline
If you’re wondering about the timeline for the I-601A waiver (also known as the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver), you’re not alone.
Many people who are navigating the immigration process find themselves asking, “How long does it take?”
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the processing time for the I-601A waiver and give you tips on how to avoid unnecessary delays. So, let’s dive in and take a look at the timeline, key steps, and important factors that affect the I-601A waiver processing time.
What Is the I-601A Waiver?
The I-601A waiver is officially known as the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver. It allows certain immigrants who are in the U.S. without legal status to apply for a waiver of the unlawful presence bar before leaving the country for their immigrant visa interview.
This is important because, without the waiver, many immigrants who have been unlawfully present in the U.S. would face a 3- or 10-year ban from re-entering the country. The I-601A waiver helps avoid this bar by getting the waiver approved before the i
Immigration Blog
November 24, 2024
Certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents can use this application to request a provisional waiver of the inadmissibility grounds related to unlawful presence, as outlined in section 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
This is a provisional waiver for unlawful presence; there are other forms of inadmissibility that are not waived in this application, such as Alien Smuggling, testing positive for marijuana/drugs or removal proceedings/deportation.
The 601A waiver can be submitted before leaving the United States to attend an immigrant visa interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Example: Juan entered the United States undocumented; he is being petitioned by his US citizen spouse and has started the Consular Process. They have an I-130 approved application and they’re ready to move forward with the second part of the consular process: the I-601A waiver. Juan needs to file the I-601A waiver in order to get his unlawful presence waived and wait in the United States for approval.
In the past, Applicants needed to wait outside the country to get their I-601