Quick answer
What is USCIS Form I-602 used for?
Use this form if you are a refugee applicant or a refugee who has been found inadmissible to the United States for reasons such as felony conviction or health conditions and you want to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility for humanitarian reasons, family unity, or national interest.
What to prepare before filling I-602
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Confirm that Form I-602, Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility Grounds, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.
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Download the current Form I-602 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.
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For Form I-602, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.
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For the relationship questions in Form I-602, build a timeline and gather the civil records, translations, and custody or adoption evidence that applies.
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
01/20/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Where to file
IfThen You previously filed Form I-590, Registration for Classification as Refugee; We interviewed you and notified you that you are inadmissible; and A waiver is available Contact the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) that helped you prepare your Form I-590 for instructions on how to file Form I-602.You are filing your Form I-602 at the same time your petitioner files Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition Send your Form I-602 to the same USCIS office that processes your petitioner’s Form I-730. See the Where to File section on our Form I-730 page for more information.You reside outside the United States and a petitioner already filed Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, on your behalf Send your Form I-602 to the USCIS office with jurisdiction over your residence.
You are in the United States and a petitioner has already filed Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, on your behalf Send your Form I-602 to the USCIS office that is currently processing your petitioner’s Form I-730.
Filing fee
You can find the filing fee for Form I-602 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
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What is Form I-602 used for?
Use this form if you are a refugee who has been found inadmissible to the United States for reasons such as felony conviction or health conditions and you want to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility for humanitarian reasons, family unity, or national interest.
How much does Form I-602 cost?
You can find the filing fee for Form I-602 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.
Can I file Form I-602 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.