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Form I-191
Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c) of the INA
A legacy form for lawful permanent residents seeking relief from deportation under the former Section 212(c) of the INA. Limited to cases with pre-1996 convictions.
- Filing fee
- No fee
- Biometrics
- No fee
- Typical processing
- 6 to 24 months
Who can file
- LPRs with convictions predating April 1, 1996
- Must demonstrate positive equities outweigh negative factors
Send with it
- Evidence of long-term residence
- Evidence of rehabilitation
- Family ties documentation
- Court records
Worth knowing
- This is a legacy form - only applicable in very specific circumstances
- Consult an experienced immigration attorney to determine eligibility
Common mistakes
- Filing when not eligible due to post-1996 convictions
Questions
- How much does Form I-191 cost?
- USCIS charges no filing fee for Form I-191.
- How long does Form I-191 take?
- Typically 6 to 24 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.
Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.