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Form I-192: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-192 is an Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant. It authorizes inadmissible foreign nationals—such as T or U visa applicants or other inadmissible nonimmigrants with proper documents—to seek a waiver. File any address change within 10 days.
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USCIS Form I-192 - Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-192 is an Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant. It authorizes inadmissible foreign nationals—such as T or U visa applicants or other inadmissible nonimmigrants with proper documents—to seek a waiver. File any address change within 10 days.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Using a stamped or typed signature causes the application to be rejected.
- 2Failing to select the appropriate application type box in Part 1.
- 3Omitting a valid U.S. mailing address or providing an incorrect address.
- 4Leaving the USCIS Online Account Number blank when you have an IOE receipt.
- 5Submitting a stamped or typed name instead of a handwritten signature.
Plain English
Form I-192 lets certain inadmissible foreign nationals ask the U.S. government for permission to enter the country as a nonimmigrant. You fill it out, sign it, and send it to the correct agency. It asks for your immigration status, citizenship, and contact details.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you are an inadmissible foreign national seeking advance permission to temporarily enter the United States as a nonimmigrant, including T‑nonimmigrant status applicants (Form I‑914 or I‑914 Supplement A) or U‑nonimmigrant status petitioners (Form I‑918 or I‑918 Supplement A).
- Do not use it when your only ground of inadmissibility is public charge (INA 212(a)(4)) or when you need a non‑T/U visa; also avoid filing if you are inadmissible under grounds that cannot be waived for T or U status (e.g., INA 212(a)(3), 212(a)(10)(C), 212(a)(10)(E) for T, or INA 212(a)(3)(E) for U).
- Check Form G-1055 instead when you need the exact filing fee amount.
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Use this form or another form?
Applying for principal T‑nonimmigrant status and are inadmissible
I‑192 is required to waive inadmissibility for T status
✓ Confirm you are not inadmissible solely under public charge
Petitioning for principal U‑nonimmigrant status and are inadmissible
I‑192 must accompany U‑visa petition to request waiver
✓ Verify you are not barred by INA 212(a)(3)(E)
Need to determine filing fee for I‑192
G‑1055 lists the current fee schedule for I‑192
✓ Visit www.uscis.gov/forms for the latest G‑1055
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
Checklist
What you need before filling it out
Application Type (Part 1)
Selection of appropriate waiver basis · Instructions p.3
Fee payment
Completed Form G-1055 fee worksheet · Form G-1055
Biometric Services Appointment proof
Confirmation of appointment attendance · USCIS ASC appointment notice
RCMP endorsement (if Canadian)
Civil Product dated and endorsed by RCMP within 15 months · RCMP website instructions
Attorney representation
Form G-28 or G-28I if attorney retained · Form G-28/G-28I
Before you submit
- 1Review that all required evidence is attached.
- 2Verify the correct application type box is selected.
- 3Include the fee amount as indicated on Form G-1055.
- 4Attach Form G-28 or G-28I if using an attorney.
- 5Ensure any RCMP endorsement is dated within 15 months.
- 6Sign the form in the applicant’s signature block.
- 7Keep a copy of the completed Form I-192 for your records.
- 8Confirm your USCIS Online Account Number (OAN) if you have one.
- 9Schedule and attend the biometric services appointment.
- 10Send the package to the filing address indicated on the USCIS I-192 webpage.
How to file this form
- 1Gather required evidence and supporting documents.
- 2Complete Form I-192, selecting the appropriate application type.
- 3Pay the filing fee using the amount shown on Form G-1055.
- 4Attach any attorney representation forms (G-28 or G-28I) and RCMP endorsement if applicable.
- 5Sign the form and make a photocopy for your records.
- 6Mail the package to the filing address indicated on the USCIS I-192 webpage.
- 7Obtain a receipt notice from USCIS as proof of filing.
Known limitations
- 1Not for applicants whose only inadmissibility is public charge (INA 212(a)(4)).
- 2Not for non‑T/U visa seekers; they must contact the appropriate U.S. Embassy.
- 3Not for T‑nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA 212(a)(3), 212(a)(10)(C), or 212(a)(10)(E) because these grounds cannot be waived.
- 4Not for U‑nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA 212(a)(3)(E) because this ground cannot be waived.
- 5Do not mail the completed Form I-192 to the address printed on the form (OMB address).
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Petitioner Info
3 items
Your current legal name as it appears on your Green Card or U.S. passport.
Your date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY).
Your Green Card number (A-Number) if a permanent resident, or USCIS online account number.
Beneficiary Info
3 items
Full legal name of the relative you are petitioning for.
Date of birth of the relative (MM/DD/YYYY).
Alien Registration Number of the beneficiary if previously assigned.
Relationship
1 items
Select the qualifying relationship: spouse, unmarried child under 21, unmarried child over 21, married child, parent, or sibling.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents establishing the qualifying relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.).
Signatures
2 items
Your signature certifying all information is correct under penalty of perjury.
Date you signed the form (MM/DD/YYYY).
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The form is the edition dated 01/20/25 and expires 03/31/2027; the source directs filers to the USCIS website for the most current filing information.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the instructions show 01/20/25 and expiration 03/31/2027.
- Fee — verify fee amount on Form G-1055 as referenced.
- Mailing address — Not stated in the official source — verify on the agency site.
- Signature — confirm applicant signs the form before submission.
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of the submitted packet for your records.
- 2Store the USCIS receipt notice for at least five years.
- 3Await the biometric services appointment notice.
- 4Respond promptly to any USCIS Requests for Evidence.
- 5Notify USCIS of any address change within 10 days of moving.
- 6If an error is discovered, file a corrected Form I-192 with an explanation.
- 7Monitor case status online via your USCIS account.
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose of Form I-192 and eligible categories.
- SRCInstructions p.1 — who should file Form I-192 (T and U applicants, inadmissible nonimmigrants).
- SRCInstructions p.1 — exemption for public charge INA 212(a)(4) and non‑T/U visa seekers.
- SRCInstructions p.2 — filing fee information directs to Form G-1055.
- SRCInstructions p.3 — OAN description and how to locate it.
- SRCInstructions p.5 — inadmissibility grounds that cannot be waived for T and U status.
- SRCInstructions p.6 — RCMP endorsement timing requirement.
- SRCInstructions p.7 — website URLs for current filing locations and address change notice.
Common confusion points
Do I need to file I-192 if I am only inadmissible because of public charge?
Public charge is listed as inadmissibility but is exempt for T/U applicants.
→ Confirm your ground of inadmissibility is not INA 212(a)(4).
Can I submit the form to the address on the PDF?
The PDF shows an address, but the source says not to mail there.
→ Use the filing address listed on www.uscis.gov/I-192.
Which fee amount should I pay?
Fee amounts change and are not printed on the form.
→ Refer to the current Form G-1055 for the exact fee.
Do I need an OAN to file?
OAN is optional and only available if you have a receipt number beginning with IOE.
→ Provide OAN only if you have one; otherwise leave blank.
Do I need to attach Form G-28 if I have an attorney?
Some filers forget the representation form.
→ Include Form G-28 or G-28I when represented.
What if I’m a Canadian and need RCMP endorsement?
RCMP endorsement must be dated within 15 months of submission.
→ Ensure the RCMP endorsement is dated and endorsed within the 15‑month window.
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Questions about USCIS Form I-192
What is USCIS Form I-192 used for?
Form I-192 lets certain inadmissible foreign nationals ask the U.S. government for permission to enter the country as a nonimmigrant. You fill it out, sign it, and send it to the correct agency. It asks for your immigration status, citizenship, and contact details.
Who must file USCIS Form I-192?
Inadmissible foreign nationals who are applicants for principal or derivative T‑nonimmigrant status, petitioners for principal or derivative U‑nonimmigrant status, or other inadmissible nonimmigrants already holding appropriate documents must file Form I-192.
What information does USCIS Form I-192 require?
The form collects the basis for the waiver request (Part 1), country of citizenship or nationality, sex, and a valid U.S. mailing address (Part 3), and, if available, the applicant’s USCIS Online Account Number.
Where do I file USCIS Form I-192?
If filing with USCIS, consult www.uscis.gov/I-192 for the current filing address; if filing with CBP, consult www.cbp.gov for the CBP filing address. Do not mail to the OMB address listed on the form.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-192?
Type or print legibly in black ink and include the applicant’s USCIS Online Account Number if one exists. In Part 1 select the appropriate application type, then provide citizenship, sex, and a valid U.S. mailing address in Part 3. If a translation is included, the translator must sign a certification. Finally, the applicant (or legal guardian) must sign the form; USCIS rejects stamped or typed signatures.
What happens if USCIS Form I-192 is filed incorrectly?
USCIS will not accept a stamped or typewritten name in place of a handwritten signature, and failure to fully disclose all grounds of inadmissibility can limit the waiver’s validity.
Do I need to file I-192 if I am only inadmissible because of public charge?
Public charge is listed as inadmissibility but is exempt for T/U applicants. Confirm your ground of inadmissibility is not INA 212(a)(4).
Can I submit the form to the address on the PDF?
The PDF shows an address, but the source says not to mail there. Use the filing address listed on www.uscis.gov/I-192.
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