Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility
Requests a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility (e.g., unlawful presence, criminal grounds) for immigrant visa or adjustment of status applicants.
Filing fee
$930
Typical processing
6-30 months
As of 2026-06-12
Category
humanitarian
USCIS (lockbox or service center, depending on category)
How Form I-601 compares across PetitionPace forms
Total USCIS fee rank
#4 of 26
total fee $930
Vs median fee
+$390
median $540 across 26 forms
Processing high-end rank
#4 of 19
+12 mo vs median high end
Fee comparisons use only the in-repo PetitionPace USCIS form records and the cited USCIS fee schedule/form pages. They do not imply eligibility, legal strategy, or a guarantee that USCIS will accept a filing.
Processing time
This is a point-in-time estimate. USCIS changes published ranges frequently and the live tool can vary by service center and case type.
Typical range: 6-30 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times before making decisions.
Filing fee
Filing fees shown here are based on the USCIS fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. USCIS fees can change; always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before submitting a form.
Filing fee: $930
Source: USCIS Form G-1055 (effective April 1, 2024); uscis.gov/i-601
Fees and form details last reviewed June 2026 against the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055, effective April 1, 2024). Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before filing.
Where to file
Processing times are estimates based on USCIS historical data and change frequently. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for current official ranges before making any decisions.
USCIS (lockbox or service center, depending on category)
Always confirm the current filing location and instructions at uscis.gov official I-601 page .
Common questions
- What is Form I-601?
- Requests a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility (e.g., unlawful presence, criminal grounds) for immigrant visa or adjustment of status applicants.
- How much does it cost to file Form I-601?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-601 is $930, from the fee schedule effective April 1, 2024. Always confirm the current fee at uscis.gov before paying.
- How long does I-601 take?
- USCIS reports a typical processing range of 6-30 months for Form I-601 as of 2026-06-12. Processing times change monthly; always check egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range.