Travel/Status
Form I-192
Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant
Filed by nonimmigrants who are inadmissible but seek advance permission to enter the U.S. temporarily. Commonly used at land border ports of entry.
- Filing fee
- $1,100
- Biometrics
- No fee
- Typical processing
- 3 to 12 months
Who can file
- Nonimmigrants who are inadmissible under one or more grounds
- Canadian and Mexican citizens seeking temporary entry
- Applicants for T or U nonimmigrant status
Send with it
- Evidence of the ground of inadmissibility
- Evidence supporting the waiver (ties to home country, purpose of visit)
- Travel itinerary and purpose
Worth knowing
- This is a nonimmigrant waiver - different from I-601 (immigrant waiver)
- Can be filed at a port of entry for immediate adjudication in some cases
- Must be renewed for each admission or period specified
Common mistakes
- Confusing with I-601 immigrant waiver
- Not renewing before the permission period expires
Questions
- How much does Form I-192 cost?
- The USCIS filing fee for Form I-192 is $1,100.
- How long does Form I-192 take?
- Typically 3 to 12 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.
Related forms
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.