Form I-601 - Application For a Waiver of Ground of Inadmissibility and and Form I-212 - Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal

If you reside overseas and a Department of State Consular Officer has found that you are ineligible to enter the United States based on an inadmissibility ground that may be waived, you may apply for a waiver by filing Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility. Depending on the applicable inadmissibility grounds, you may also need to file Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission Into the United States After Deportation or Removal.

Where to File:
 
Beginning June 4, 2012, you must mail your waiver application and supporting evidence directly to a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Lockbox facility. 

Please visit the USCIS website for additional information at: Waiver Lockbox Filing Information Press Release.  You may request an email or text message confirming receipt of your waiver by completing and attaching Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance to your application.

Tracking the status of your case online

It is now possible to track the status (PDF305KB) of pending I-601 and I-212 applications submitted to this office for adjudication.  You will need your Department of State immigrant visa case Number, (e.g. CRO2005 000000, ATH2005 000000) to be able to use this service.