Short answer: I-601A lets eligible applicants request an unlawful-presence waiver in the US before departing for consular processing, reducing long separation from US relatives. Eligibility and sequencing are strict.
I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Seek the waiver before consular departure to shorten family separation.
FAQ
Everyone eligible?
Only specific family-based and related categories.
Still depart after approval?
Usually yes for the visa interview.
If denied?
Assess refiling or a traditional 601.