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What is USCIS Form I-193 used for?
For an alien who is a legal resident of the United States to reenter the United States without the alien's passport and/or visa.
I-193 addresses missing passport or visa documentation at reentry
Form I-193 is a targeted request for a legal resident of the United States seeking reentry without the passport, visa, or both documents normally required. The official page directs filing to the local office with jurisdiction over the port of entry. That makes the intended entry point and the facts explaining the missing documentation central to preparation.
Do not treat I-193 as a general travel document, advance parole application, replacement arrival record, or waiver of every possible ground of inadmissibility. Identify the travel document that is unavailable, gather proof of the resident status being relied on, and reconcile travel dates and identity information with the available records. Confirm filing and payment instructions with the responsible port before travel because operational requirements can be location-specific.
What to prepare before filling I-193
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Confirm that Form I-193, Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.
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Download the current Form I-193 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.
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For Form I-193, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.
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Organize a dated factual record for Form I-193 and its corroborating evidence; consider qualified legal help because this eligibility analysis can be fact-sensitive.
Current official filing details
The details below are condensed from the USCIS page reviewed on 2026-07-26. Follow the official page and instructions if they differ from this snapshot.
Edition date
03/01/24. We will publish a new edition of this form soon.
In the meantime, you may continue using the 03/01/24 edition despite the expiration date. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Where to file
Local Office with jurisdiction over the port of entry where the alien is entering.
Filing fee
You can find the filing fee for Form I-193 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
USCIS filing tips
Don’t forget to sign your form. We will reject and return any unsigned form.
Official I-193 downloads and filing links
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What is Form I-193 used for?
For an alien who is a legal resident of the United States to reenter the United States without the alien's passport and/or visa.
How much does Form I-193 cost?
You can find the filing fee for Form I-193 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Can I file Form I-193 online?
The USCIS all-forms directory does not list a general online filing option for this form. Follow the official page for the required filing method.
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Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Independent guide by Clerks AI; not affiliated with USCIS and not legal advice.
Last researched 2026-07-26. Recheck the official page before filing.