Waivers & Appeals

Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

Use this form if you are a lawful permanent resident and wish to file for relief under former INA section 212(c).

Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant

Use this form if you want to apply for advance permission to temporarily enter the United States and you are an: Inadmissible nonimmigrant and already have the appropriate documents; or Applicant for T or U nonimmigrant status.

Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal

If you are inadmissible under sections 212(a)(9)(A) or (C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), use this form to ask for consent to reapply for admission to the United States so you can lawfully return to the United States.

Notice of Appeal or Motion

Use this form to file: An appeal with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO);  A motion with the USCIS office that issued the latest decision in your case (including a field office, service center, or the AAO); or Certain appeals of the denial of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Form I-17, “Petition for Approval of School for Attendance by Nonimmigrant Student” with the ICE Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

Request for Waiver of Certain Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities

Use this form to waive certain diplomatic rights privileges, exemptions, and immunities associated with your occupational status

Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

If you are inadmissible to the United States and are seeking an immigrant visa, adjustment of status, certain nonimmigrant statuses, or certain other immigration benefits, you must file this form to seek a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility.

Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

Certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may use this application to request a provisional waiver of the unlawful presence grounds of inadmissibility under Immigration and Nationality Act section 212 (a)(9)(B) before departing the United States to appear at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an immigrant visa interview.

Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds

Use this form if you are a refugee who has been found inadmissible to the United States for reasons such as felony conviction or health conditions and you want to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility for humanitarian reasons, family unity, or national interest.

Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement (under Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended)

Exchange Visitors (J-1) may file this application to apply for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement of INA Section 212(e).

Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Use this form to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility if you are an applicant for adjustment of status under section 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.