Form I-191: Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
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What is Form I-191?
Form I-191 is used to request relief from removal under former INA section 212(c), a provision that was repealed but remains available to certain long-time permanent residents with older convictions. Approval allows the person to keep their permanent resident status despite the ground of removability.
Who files it: Lawful permanent residents who qualify for former section 212(c) relief, often based on convictions before April 1, 1997.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Evidence of lawful permanent resident status
- Evidence of seven consecutive years of lawful domicile in the United States
- Court records for the relevant convictions
- Evidence supporting a favorable exercise of discretion
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-191 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-191
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 1 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
How entries are written 92 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; A-Numbers; USCIS online account numbers; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; marriage and family details; employment and education; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and Yes/No answers and their explanations.
Dates 47 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; marriage and family details; and employment and education.
Answers that do not fit together 27 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; addresses; marriage and family details; employment and education; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 2 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 10 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-191
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-191 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-191 questions
What is Form I-191 used for?
Form I-191 is used to request relief from removal under former INA section 212(c), a provision that was repealed but remains available to certain long-time permanent residents with older convictions. Approval allows the person to keep their permanent resident status despite the ground of removability.
Who files Form I-191?
Lawful permanent residents who qualify for former section 212(c) relief, often based on convictions before April 1, 1997.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-191?
FormVeritas runs 179 checks written for Form I-191, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-191?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-191. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-191 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-191 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-191?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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