I-601 Summary

Form:

I-601, Application for Waiver of Ground of Excludability

Purpose of Form:

For an alien who is ineligible to enter the United States to apply for a waiver of excludability.

Edition Date:

10/26/05

Where to File:

If you are not in the United States, file this application with the American embassy or consulate where you are filing for a visa.

If you are in the United States and are applying for status as a permanent resident, file with the local office having jurisdiction over your place of residence.

Filing Fee:

$265

If the application is filed for an alien who has tuberculosis, is mentally retarded, or has a history of mental illness, there is no fee required.

Please consult the "Paying Fees" section of your local office to learn which forms of payment are accepted. Acceptable forms of payment may vary by office. Checks should be made payable to Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services