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Form I-193: Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa
USCIS Form I-193 is the Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa, used by individuals to request a waiver. A fee of $695.00 must be paid when filing this application.
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USCIS Form I-193 - Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa
USCIS Form I-193 is the Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa, used by individuals to request a waiver. A fee of $695.00 must be paid when filing this application.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure all fees are in the exact amount ($695.00) and do not mail cash unless specified by location rules.
- 2Filing without paying the exact fee amount of $695.00.
- 3Mailing cash when a check or money order is required by location.
- 4Not making the payment payable correctly (e.g., not to CBP/DHS).
- 5Using an uncollected personal check, which invalidates the application.
Plain English
This form allows an individual to formally ask U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for permission to travel without a standard passport or visa. By submitting Form I-193, the applicant provides details about their identity, where they are from, and why they lack the required documentation.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The date of this application is recorded on Form I-193; there is no specific filing deadline mentioned in the source material other than the general submission requirement.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when applying for a waiver of passport and/or visa.
- Do not use this form when the specific reason for the waiver is not detailed on Form I-193 (Section 10).
- Check DHS Form I-193 instead when applying, as this form itself governs that application.
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Applying from Guam
Check payable to the "Treasurer, Guam" for fee submission.
✓ Confirm payment instructions.
Applying from U.S. Virgin Islands
Check or money order must be payable to the "Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands."
✓ Verify local acceptance of credit cards.
Submitting outside the United States
Remittance should be a bank international money order or foreign draft payable in U.S. currency.
✓ Ensure the drawee institution is located in the U.S.
Deadline or filing window
The fee for filing USCIS Form I-193 is $695.00, which cannot be refunded regardless of the action taken on the application. The control number for this collection is 1651-0107, and the estimated average time to complete the application is 10 minutes.
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What you need before filling it out
Fee
$695.00 · Form p.2
Applicant's Name
Last, First, Middle · Section 1 (p.1)
Permanent Address Abroad
Full address details · Section 3 (p.1)
Reason for Waiver
Detailed explanation · Section 10 (p.1) / Reverse
Check Payment Details
Must be payable to CBP or DHS (unless specified otherwise) · Form p.2
Before you submit
- 1Verify the OMB Control Number reads 1651-0107.
- 2Confirm the expiration date reads 09/30/2024.
- 3Ensure the application fee is exactly $695.00.
- 4Check that the payment method (check/money order) matches the filing location requirements.
- 5Verify all personal checks are drawn on a bank located in the United States and payable in U.S. currency.
- 6Confirm the applicant's signature is present on Form p.1.
- 7If prepared by someone else, confirm that person's signature, address, and date are also present.
How to file this form
- 1Complete Sections 1 through 10 of USCIS Form I-193 with all required personal details.
- 2Pay the filing fee of $695.00 using a check or money order payable to U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Department of Homeland Security (adjusting for Guam or USVI).
- 3Sign the application as the applicant, and have the preparer sign if necessary on Form p.1.
- 4Mail the completed form and payment to the appropriate office, keeping a copy of the entire package for records.
Known limitations
- 1The fee of $695.00 cannot be refunded regardless of the action taken on the application.
- 2If the application is being made in Guam, a check or money order must be payable to the "Treasurer, Guam."
- 3If the application is being made in the U.S. Virgin Islands, a check or money order must be payable to the "Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands."
- 4A charge of $30.00 will be imposed if a check used for payment is not honored by the financial institution on which it is drawn.
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current edition of USCIS Form I-193 is dated 03/24, and it has an expiration date listed as 09/30/2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm 03/24.
- Fee — ensure $695.00 is paid, as this amount cannot be refunded.
- Mailing address — check for specific location instructions (e.g., U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Department of Homeland Security).
- Signature — verify the applicant signs, and if someone else prepares it, that person also signs on Form p.1.
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of the completed USCIS Form I-193.
- 2If filing outside the United States, remittance can be made via a bank international money order or foreign draft payable in U.S. currency to U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Department of Homeland Security.
- 3The application may receive an 'Application Approved' stamp, 'Waiver Granted' notation, or 'Application Disapproved' notation upon action by the agency.
- 4If a check is uncollected, it will render the USCIS Form I-193 and any document issued pursuant thereto invalid.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.2 — A fee of $695.00 must be paid for filing USCIS Form I-193.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — The fee cannot be refunded regardless of the action taken on the application.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — If applying in Guam, payment must be to the "Treasurer, Guam."
- SRCInstructions p.2 — If applying in the U.S. Virgin Islands, payment must be to the "Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands."
- SRCInstructions p.1 — The form requires applicants to state their destination (Line 2) and permanent address abroad (Line 3).
- SRCInstructions p.2 — A charge of $30.00 is imposed if a check in payment for DHS Form I-193 is not honored.
Common confusion points
What if my application needs to be filed in Guam?
The standard fee payment rules change for this location.
→ Ensure your check or money order is payable to the "Treasurer, Guam."
Should I use a personal check or money order?
Both are accepted, but they must meet certain criteria.
→ Personal checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank and be payable in U.S. currency.
What happens if my payment check bounces?
A penalty is assessed for the non-honored fee payment.
→ Expect a $30.00 charge imposed by DHS Form I-193.
Who should receive the money order if I am applying in the U.S.?
Generally, it goes to U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Department of Homeland Security.
→ Verify this when submitting outside Guam/USVI.
Do all filing locations accept credit cards?
Some do, but applicants must check with their specific local office first.
→ Inquire locally before submitting payment.
What if I am applying from a bank outside the U.S.?
You can use an international money order or foreign draft payable in U.S. currency.
→ Ensure it is drawn on a US financial institution.
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- An uncollected check on this form renders the application invalid.
Questions about USCIS Form I-193
What is USCIS Form I-193 used for?
This form allows an individual to formally ask U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for permission to travel without a standard passport or visa. By submitting Form I-193, the applicant provides details about their identity, where they are from, and why they lack the required documentation.
Who must file USCIS Form I-193?
The application must be filed by the individual who is requesting the waiver of their passport and/or visa.
What information does USCIS Form I-193 require?
The form collects personal information such as the applicant's name (Last, First, Middle), permanent address abroad, and country of citizenship. It also gathers details about past travel, including place/date of issuance for passports and visas, and the reason for not possessing them.
When is USCIS Form I-193 due?
The date of this application is recorded on Form I-193; there is no specific filing deadline mentioned in the source material other than the general submission requirement.
Where do I file USCIS Form I-193?
All applicants must make a check or money order payable to U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Department of Homeland Security, unless applying in Guam (payable to Treasurer, Guam) or the U.S. Virgin Islands (payable to Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands).
How do I complete USCIS Form I-193?
The applicant must fill out all fields, including their name (Line 1), destination address (Line 2), and reason for the waiver (Line 10). The form requires signatures from the Applicant and any Person Preparing Form, if different. The application must also include a Date of this Application.
What happens if USCIS Form I-193 is filed incorrectly?
If a personal check is uncollected, it renders the application and any document issued pursuant thereto invalid. A $30.00 charge will be imposed if a payment check is not honored.
What if my application needs to be filed in Guam?
The standard fee payment rules change for this location. Ensure your check or money order is payable to the "Treasurer, Guam."
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