Form I-193: Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa
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What is Form I-193?
Form I-193 is used to request a waiver of the passport and/or visa requirement for admission to the United States. It is used in limited circumstances, such as an unforeseen emergency, and is generally filed with CBP.
Who files it: Certain nonimmigrants and returning residents seeking admission without a required passport or visa.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Explanation of why the passport or visa is missing
- Evidence of identity and nationality
- Evidence of the circumstances supporting the waiver
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-193 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-193
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 11 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; places of birth; passports, visas and arrival records; addresses; immigration status and history; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 5 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: passports, visas and arrival records; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 1 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 4 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-193
- Use the current edition (03/01/24). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-193 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-193 questions
What is Form I-193 used for?
Form I-193 is used to request a waiver of the passport and/or visa requirement for admission to the United States. It is used in limited circumstances, such as an unforeseen emergency, and is generally filed with CBP.
Who files Form I-193?
Certain nonimmigrants and returning residents seeking admission without a required passport or visa.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-193?
FormVeritas runs 22 checks written for Form I-193, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-193?
USCIS lists 03/01/24 as the current edition of Form I-193. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
Is the Form I-193 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-193 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-193?
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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