Get 601a Waiver Checklist

You may check the status of your Form I-601 application online by entering the USCIS receipt number into the Case Status field located on the USCIS home page. Also, when the NSC makes a decision on your application, the NSC will send you a decision notice at the address you provided on your Form I-601 application.

However, as of October 2020, it is common for I-601A waivers to be in process for longer than one year. This is likely due to the pandemic and slower overall processing by USCIS. ... Schedule a consultation today to review the best practices for preparing this kind of immigration waiver.

One of the most common reasons that U.S. immigration authorities deny an I-601 waiver application is insufficient evidence of extreme hardship. Sometimes this is simply due to the applicant not having submitted enough convincing documentation.

The average approval rate for I-601A waivers is 70.2% (for a total of 44,198); The average denial rate is 29.8% (for a total of 18,775); The average RFE* rate is 26.2%.

If your Form I-601 application is denied, you will receive a denial notice at the address you provided on your Form I-601 application. You may appeal the decision within 30 days by filing Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion. The denial notice will provide instructions for submitting Form I-290B.

The average approval rate for I-601 waivers is 79.6% (for a total of 51,628); The average denial rate is 20.4% (for a total of 13,198);

In terms of processing times, USCIS and DOS are coordinating closely to make sure that the timing of the approval of a provisional unlawful presence waiver application is close to the time of the scheduled immigrant visa interview abroad. Generally, it takes 4 to 6 months to process an I-601A waiver application.

In terms of processing times, USCIS and DOS are coordinating closely to make sure that the timing of the approval of a provisional unlawful presence waiver application is close to the time of the scheduled immigrant visa interview abroad. Generally, it takes 4 to 6 months to process an I-601A waiver application.

Getting I-601 waivers approved is a milestone in the visa process. Obtaining an approval assures you, prior to leaving the U.S., that your illegal entry and/or unlawful presence will not be used as a reason to deny your immigrant visa. ... After the consular interview, you should receive you permanent visa within 3 weeks.