Form Detail · /forms/i-601a
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$795
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Current Edition
04/01/2024
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Category
Waivers
USCIS classification
DC / Primary Office
32–44 mo.
Service Centers (national)
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What Form I-601A Does

Used to apply for a provisional waiver of unlawful presence before departing the United States for consular processing.

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Current Processing Times by Office

80th percentile · Monthly update
egov.uscis.gov/processing-times · Represents 80% of adjudicated cases over prior 6 months
USCIS Office · 80th percentile of prior 6 monthsClick office for full detail →
USCIS OfficeCategory / SubtypeProcessing TimeReceipt Date for Inquiry
Service Centers (national)
All categories
32–44 mo.
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Related Forms & Resources

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USCIS Form I-130
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I-131
USCIS Form I-131
I-129
USCIS Form I-129
Processing Times
I-601A by Office

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Last updated 2026-04-28 · Source: USCIS · For informational purposes only — not legal advice · Consult an attorney for your specific situation.