Form I-601ALast checked against USCIS sources: November 6, 2026

Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

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Quick answer

Form I-601A forgives the unlawful presence penalty in advance for certain people who must leave the U.S. to get an immigrant visa. You must show extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent. It does not cover other problems, such as certain criminal issues.

USCIS fee

Filing fee: $795

Source: USCIS fee schedule, Form G-1055

Who files: The immigrant, with an approved petition
For whom: Relatives with a qualifying citizen or resident spouse or parent
How to file: After the petition is approved and the visa fee is paid.
What happens next: If approved, you attend the consular interview abroad.

Checklist: what to gather

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Approved I-130 or other petition
Proof the visa fee was paid
Evidence of extreme hardshipMedical, financial, psychological and family evidence.
Every immigration paper you have receivedNotices, I-94 records, prior applications, court papers and any orders. Bring copies even if you think they do not matter.
Records of any arrest, ticket or chargeCertified court dispositions, even if the case was dismissed. Ask us before filing if you have any.

Common mistakes that cause delays

Filing when another bar applies that this waiver does not cover.

Questions people ask

Is this the same as Form I-601?

No. The I-601 is a broader waiver usually filed after the consular interview.

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Official form

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uscis.gov/i-601a

I-130Petition for a relative

Sources: the USCIS Form I-601A page and the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055). Checked November 6, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Every case is different.