1. U.S. Department of State  Bureau of Consular Affairs Inadmissibility Waiver – Form I-601 Allison Cambronne Matt Whitton May 2012

2. Immigrant visa interview Applicant found ineligible by consular officer Only a consular officer can make an ineligibility determination Inadmissibility Waiver - Form I-601

3. Consular officer will inform applicant if a waiver is available Not all INA 212(a) ineligibilities can be waived for immigrants Inadmissibility Waiver - Form I-601

4. When waiver is available: Consular officer provides instructions to applicant on how and where to file the I-601 Form I-601 and instructions can be found on USCIS website: http://www.uscis.gov/i-601 http://www.uscis.gov/i-601 Inadmissibility Waiver - Form I-601

5. Waiver is adjudicated by USCIS Inadmissibility Waiver - Form I-601 We will take questions at the end of panel presentations