I-601 Revision Table of Changes

Table of Changes

I-601 Instructions

OMB No. 1615-0029

March 16, 2011

Location	Current	Proposed
Page 1, Who May File This Form?	9. T nonimmigrant visa status holder filing for adjustment of status who is inadmissible by reason of a ground that has not already been waived in connection with the T nonimmigrant status and who is inadmissible to the United States under the Immigration Nationality Act (INA) section 212 and who seeks a waiver of the following grounds of inadmissibility: A. Health-related grounds (INA section 212(a)(1)); B. Certain criminal grounds (INA section 212(a)(2)); ****************	9. T nonimmigrant visa status holder filing for adjustment of status who is inadmissible by reason of a ground that has not already been waived in connection with the T nonimmigrant status; and who seeks a waiver of the following grounds of inadmissibility: *************
Page 4	2. Immigration Fraud or Misrepresentation A. Your qualifying U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident relative (spouse, parent) or the K visa petitioner would experience extreme hardship if you were denied admission; or B. You are a VAWA self-petitioner, and that you or your U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident parent or child may experience extreme hardship if you were denied admission.	********** B. You are a VAWA self-petitioner, and that you or your U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or qualified parent or child may experience extreme hardship if you were denied admission.
Page 8	New	10. If you are a TPS applicant, any information that supports granting your waiver request on humanitarian, family unity or public interest grounds.
Page 8, Where to File?	2. You must file your Form I-601 at the USCIS Vermont Service Center if you: a. Have an approved Form I-360 based as a Self-petitioning spouse or child of an abusive U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, whether inside or outside the United States; or b. Are a T nonimmigrant seeking adjustment of status: USCIS Vermont Service Center 75 Lower Welden Street St. Albans, VT 05479-0001	2. You must always file your Form I-601 at the USCIS Vermont Service Center (VSC) if you: A. Have an approved Form I-360 based as a Self-petitioning spouse or child of an abusive U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, whether inside or outside the United States. If you have already filed your Form I-485, or if your Form I-485 is currently pending, you must still file your Form I-601 with the VSC; or ********
Page 9, Where to File?	New insert	******************** If you are later notified by USCIS that you are ineligible for TPS based on a ground of inadmissibility that may be waived, you must file the Form I-601 in accordance with the instructions in the notice from USCIS.
Page 9, What Is the Filing Fee?	A fee waiver request will be accepted from a VAWA self-petitioner, or applicant for a T visa or U visa, battered spouse or child of a lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen, an applicant for Temporary Protected Status, or an alien for whom a determination of their likelihood of becoming a public charge under section 212(a)(4) of the Act is not required at the time of their application for admission or adjustment of status.	A fee waiver may be requested from a VAWA self-petitioner, or applicant for a T visa or U visa, battered spouse or child of a lawful permanent resident or U.S. citizen, an applicant for Temporary Protected Status, or an applicant ho is exempt from the public charge grounds of inadmissibility under INA section 212(a)(4). The Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, can be used.
Page 10, What Is the Filing Fee?	2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security, unless: A. If you live in Guam, make it payable to Treasurer, Guam. B. If you live in the U.S. Virgin Islands, make it payable to Commissioner of Finance of the Virgin Islands. C. If you live outside the United States, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for instructions on the method of payment.	2. Make the check or money order payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If you live outside the United States, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or consulate for instructions on the method of payment.
Page 10, Address Change	If you change your address and you have an application or petition pending with USCIS, you may change your address online at www.uscis.gov, click on "Online Change of Address," and follow the prompts. Or you may complete and mail Form AR-11, Alien's Change of Address Card, to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Change of Address P.O. Box 7134 London, KY 40742-7134 For commercial overnight or fast freight services only, mail to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Change of Address 1084-I South Laurel Road London, KY 40744	If you have changed your address, you must inform USCIS of your new address. For information on filing a change of address got to the USCIS web site at www.uscis.gov/addresschange or contact the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
Page 11, USCIS Forms and Information	To order USCIS forms, call our toll-free number at 1-800-870-3676. You can also get USCIS forms and information on immigration laws, regulations, and procedures by telephoning our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283 or visiting our Internet Web site at www.uscis.gov. As an alternative to waiting in line for assistance at your local USCIS office, you can now schedule an appointment through our Internet-based system, InfoPass. To access the system, visit our Web site. Use the InfoPass appointment scheduler and follow the screen prompts to set up your appointment. InfoPass generates an electronic appointment notice that appears on the screen.	You can get USCIS forms and immigration-related information on the USCIS Internet Web site at www.uscis.gov. You may also obtain forms and information by telephoning our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. *************
REVISION TO THE FORM
Page 4, on File copy and Agency File	4. Applicant’s U.S. Social Security Number (if any)	4. Applicant’s U.S. Social Security Number (optional)