Notes on Filing Fee:
No biometric fee is required.
A fee waiver request will be accepted in accordance with 8 CFR 103.7(c)(5) for applicants for T or U nonimmigrant status. See Fee Waiver in the Related Links section of this page for additional information.
Please see the page "Paying Immigration Fees" in the Related Links section of this page for more information on how to pay your filing fee.
If you are applying with CBP:
Make your check or money order payable to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The check or money order must be drawn on a bank or other financial institution located in the United States and must be payable in U.S. currency. Certain CBP designated ports of entry or certain CBP designated preclearance offices may accept payment in the form of cash or credit cards. It is recommended that you contact the CBP preclearance office or CBP port of entry where you intend to be processed for payment instructions. Please visit the CBP website (Link in the Related Links section of this page) for more information. Citizens of Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Marshall Islands may receive payment instructions by contacting the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate, or by e-mailing the CBP/ARO at inquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov.
Note: Please spell out U.S. Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Do not use the initials "USDHS," "DHS," or "CBP."
Processing Information
If you file the application with CBP:
The ARO will make a decision on your application. You will be notified in writing of the decision. The decision will be mailed to the address provided on the application. It is recommended that you wait until after more than 90 days have passed from submission of your application, before making a status inquiry. Status inquiries are made via e-mail to inquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov. Attorneys should address their inquiries to attorneyinquiry.waiver.aro@dhs.gov.
If you file this application with USCIS:
USCIS will adjudicate the application and notify you of the decision at the address you provided in the application. If you have any questions about your case, please call USCIS Customer Service at 1-800-375-5283. You can also write to the Vermont Service Center at:
USCIS-Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT 05479-0001
Where Can I Find the Law That Governs This Form?
Grounds of inadmissibility can be found in the Immigation and Nationality Act (INA) section 212(a). The statutory and regulatory basis for this form can be found in INA section 212(d)(3)(A)(ii) and Title 8 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), part 212.4(b); and INA section 212(d)(13) and (14), and 8 CFR 212.16 and 17, and 8 CFR 214.11 and 214.14 for T and U visa applicants.