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USCIS Form I-690: Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Quick answer

What is USCIS Form I-690 used for?

Use this form to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility if you are an applicant for adjustment of status under section 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

I-690 is a waiver tied to sections 245A or 210

Form I-690 requests a waiver of specified inadmissibility grounds for an applicant seeking status under section 245A or section 210 of the INA. Its scope follows those legalization and special agricultural worker provisions. It is not the default waiver application for an immigrant visa, ordinary adjustment case, refugee case, or provisional unlawful-presence request.

Identify the underlying section 245A or 210 application first, then connect each inadmissibility issue to the waiver provision and supporting humanitarian, family-unity, or public-interest facts recognized by the applicable rules. Keep the declarations, dispositions, medical records, and other evidence consistent with the principal case. Compare I-690 carefully with I-601, I-601A, and I-602 before filing because similar “waiver” titles cover different applicants and legal standards.

What to prepare before filling I-690

  1. 01

    Confirm that Form I-690, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, matches the specific benefit, request, verification, or record you need.

  2. 02

    Download the current Form I-690 and its separate instructions from USCIS, then compare the edition date before typing any answers.

  3. 03

    For Form I-690, collect the identity records, receipt or account numbers, dates, addresses, and prior immigration documents that support your answers.

  4. 04

    Organize a dated factual record for Form I-690 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

04/01/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.

Where to file

USCIS Dallas Lockbox U.S. Postal Service (USPS): USCIS Attn: I-690 Manual Form P.O.

Box 660930 Dallas, TX 75266-0930 FedEx, UPS, and DHL deliveries: USCIS Attn: I-690 Manual Form (Box 660930) 2501 S. State Highway 121 Business Suite 400 Lewisville, TX 75067-8003

Filing fee

You can find the filing fee for Form I-690 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Initial evidence

Did you provide the following? Evidence that approval of your application is warranted as a matter of discretion with the favorable factors outweighing the unfavorable factors in your case; Evidence that a waiver would serve humanitarian purposes, family unity, or otherwise be in the public interest; and If you are requesting a waiver because you have a Class A tuberculosis condition: Supplement 1, Applicants with a Class A Tuberculosis Condition (As Defined by Health and Human Services Regulations); and Evidence that you object to vaccinations in any form, evidence that your objection is based on religious beliefs or moral convictions, and evidence that your beliefs or convictions are sincere if you are requesting a waiver of the vaccination requirements on account of religious or moral objection.

USCIS filing tips

Complete all sections of the form. We will reject the form if these fields are missing: Part 1 – Information About You (the Applicant) Family Name Mailing Address

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USCIS Form I-690 FAQ

What is Form I-690 used for?

Use this form to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility if you are an applicant for adjustment of status under section 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

How much does Form I-690 cost?

You can find the filing fee for Form I-690 by visiting our Fee Schedule page.

Can I file Form I-690 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.