Form I-601: Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
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What is Form I-601?
Form I-601 is used to request a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility, such as some criminal grounds, misrepresentation, or unlawful presence. It is used by immigrant visa and adjustment applicants and certain others, including K and V visa applicants. Many waivers require showing extreme hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative.
Who files it: Applicants for immigrant visas, adjustment of status, and certain other benefits who are inadmissible.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Identification of each ground of inadmissibility
- Evidence of the qualifying relationship, where the waiver requires one
- Evidence of extreme hardship to the qualifying relative, where required
- Court records and evidence supporting a favorable exercise of discretion
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-601 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-601
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 54 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names; dates of birth; receipt numbers; addresses; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
How entries are written 72 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; dates of birth; USCIS online account numbers; Social Security numbers; receipt numbers; addresses; telephone numbers and email addresses; and the interpreter, preparer and representative sections.
Dates 11 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Areas include: dates of birth; addresses; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; and signatures and dates of signature.
Answers that do not fit together 17 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; receipt numbers; addresses; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 14 checks
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Signatures 26 checks
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Before you file Form I-601
- Use the current edition (01/20/25). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-601 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-601 questions
What is Form I-601 used for?
Form I-601 is used to request a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility, such as some criminal grounds, misrepresentation, or unlawful presence. It is used by immigrant visa and adjustment applicants and certain others, including K and V visa applicants. Many waivers require showing extreme hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative.
Who files Form I-601?
Applicants for immigrant visas, adjustment of status, and certain other benefits who are inadmissible.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-601?
FormVeritas runs 194 checks written for Form I-601, 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-601?
USCIS lists 01/20/25 as the current edition of Form I-601. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-601?
Averaged across the offices and categories USCIS lists, Form I-601 typically takes 34 to 50.3 months (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-601 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-601 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-601?
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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