Waivers or Pardons

If you are inadmissible to the United States and are seeking an immigrant visa, adjustment of status, certain nonimmigrant status, or other immigration benefits, you must submit this form to request a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility. See the instructions to determine if you should use this form.

Certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of US citizens or lawful permanent residents may use this application to request a provisional waiver of the unlawful presence grounds of inadmissibility under the Immigration and Nationality Act section 212(a)(9)( B), before leaving the country. United States to appear at a United States Embassy or Consulate for an immigrant visa interview.

If you are inadmissible under sections 212(a)(9)(A) or (C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), use this form to request consent to reapply for admission to the United States so that can legally return. to the United States. Consent to reapply is also called “permission to reapply.”