I-602, Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds
Use this form if you are a refugee who has been found inadmissible to the United States for reasons such as felony conviction or health conditions and you want to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility for humanitarian reasons, family unity, or national interest.
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Where to File
| If | Then |
|---|---|
| You previously filed Form I-590, Registration for Classification as Refugee, and we interviewed you and notified you that you are inadmissible and a waiver is available | Contact the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) that helped you prepare your Form I-590 for instructions on how to file Form I-602. |
| You are filing your Form I-602 at the same time your petitioner files Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition | Send your Form I-602 to the same USCIS office that processes your petitioner’s Form I-730. Go to the Form I-730 page to see where to mail your application. |
You reside outside the United States and a petitioner already filed Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, on your behalf | Send your Form I-602 to the USCIS international field office with jurisdiction over your residence. |
| You are in the United States and a petitioner has already filed Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, on your behalf | Send your Form I-602 to the USCIS office that is currently adjudicating your petitioner’s Form I-730. |
| You are filing Form I-602 together with your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status | Mail both forms according to the instructions on our Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485 page. |
| You are filing Form I-602 after you have filed your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status | Send your Form I-602 to the USCIS office that is currently adjudicating your Form I-485. |
Filing Tips for Form I-602, Application By Refugee For Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds
Complete all sections of the form.
Don’t forget to sign your form! We will reject any unsigned form.
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