I-690 Summary

Form:

I-690, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Excludability Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Purpose of Form:

Individuals who are inadmissable to the United States but have applied for legal residency under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act may request a waiver of the grounds of excludability for humanitarian, family unity, or national interest reasons.

Edition Date:

10/26/05

Where to File:

The local office with jurisdiction over your place of residence

Filing Fee:

$95

If the applicant has tuberculosis, is mentally retarded, or has a history of mental illness, there is no fee.

Please consult the "Paying Fees" section of your local office page 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.