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What happens after the 601 form is approved?

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Andrew Campbell

Published Jul 12, 2026

What happens after the 601 form is approved?

The NVC will schedule you for an immigrant interview after the USCIS approves your I-601A petition. Schedule a medical exam overseas and make plans for your departure from the US. Travel to the US embassy or consulate overseas where your interview is scheduled. Expect to spend about three weeks outside of the US.

How long does it take for an I 601 to be approved?

4 to 6 months
| Immigration Law Advice 2021. Generally, it takes 4 to 6 months to process an I-601A waiver application.

What happens after Form I-601A is approved by immigration?

Getting I-601 waivers approved is a milestone in the visa process. Obtaining an approval assures you, prior to leaving the U.S., that your illegal entry and/or unlawful presence will not be used as a reason to deny your immigrant visa. After the consular interview, you should receive you permanent visa within 3 weeks.

How do I check the status of my i 601?

You may check the status of your Form I-601 application online by entering the USCIS receipt number into the “Case Status” field located on the USCIS home page. Also, when the NSC makes a decision on your application, the NSC will send you a decision notice at the address you provided on your Form I-601 application.

What’s next after provisional waiver approved?

Once provisional waiver is granted, an individual must depart the U.S. and visit a U.S. consulate abroad for an immigrant visa interview. During the immigrant visa interview, the consular officer will make the finding of inadmissibility based on unlawful presence and apply the provisional waiver.

How long does it take for I 601 waiver to be approved 2020?

In terms of processing times, USCIS and DOS are coordinating closely to make sure that the timing of the approval of a provisional unlawful presence waiver application is close to the time of the scheduled immigrant visa interview abroad. Generally, it takes 4 to 6 months to process an I-601A waiver application.

How long does I-601 visa take to process?

For the Form I-601, the most recent average Form I-601 processing times (as of the date of this article) at the California Service Center, Nebraska Service Center, and Texas Service Center are 4 months from the date of filing. The Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) handles appeals of Form I-601 denials outside of immigration proceedings.

What is the I-601 immigration form?

i 601 is a form for Immigrants faced with inadmissibility to the U.S. Applicants can apply to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) for an or Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, on Form I-601.

How long does the I-601 waiver process take?

Processing times differ among our overseas offices, though almost all overseas offices are processing Forms I-601 in less than 4 months. At Ciudad Juarez, approximately 50% of the I-601 waivers filed are adjudicated within 2 days. The average processing time for cases that are referred for adjudication is currently 12-15 months.

What happens once your i601 waiver has been approved?

Once the waiver is approved by the USCIS, you should receive a packet of information from the U.S. Embassy of the country of origin. The packet will explain how to set up a new interview appointment at the consulate. Usually this packet is sent via DHL the day the consulate receives the I-601 approval notice from USCIS.