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 mo
As of 2026-06-12
Category
humanitarian
USCIS (lockbox or service center, depending on category)
Processing time
Typical range: 6–30 months
Estimate based on USCIS data reviewed 2026-06-12. USCIS processing times change monthly and vary by service center and case specifics. Always check the live USCIS processing-times tool at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times for the current range for your specific case type and service center.
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Filing fee
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
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.