USCIS Form I-192
Request advance permission to enter the United States as a nonimmigrant.
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About USCIS Form I-192
Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant, is used by certain people who are inadmissible to ask for permission to enter the United States temporarily as a nonimmigrant. You use it to explain your background, identify the ground of inadmissibility that applies to you, and give the reasons you are asking for permission to enter.
This page is a general guide and a fillable helper, not legal or immigration advice. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/i-192 and confirm the fields, filing location, and instructions match before you sign.
Who needs to complete it
- Nonimmigrants who are inadmissible and want temporary permission to enter the United States.
- Applicants asked to seek a waiver in connection with a nonimmigrant visit.
- People who need to document a ground of inadmissibility and the reasons for their request.
- Applicants who may need to file supporting evidence with their request.
How to fill out USCIS Form I-192
- 1Enter your full name, other names used, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
- 2Provide your address history and current contact information as requested.
- 3Enter identifying numbers such as your Alien Registration Number or passport number if you have them.
- 4Identify the ground or grounds of inadmissibility that apply to you.
- 5Explain the reasons you are asking for permission to enter and the purpose of your visit.
- 6Assemble the supporting documents described in the instructions.
- 7Review the certification, then sign and date the application.
- 8If a preparer or interpreter helped you, have them complete their section, then file at the location in the current instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Form I-192 for?
It is used by certain inadmissible nonimmigrants to ask for advance permission to enter the United States temporarily. Whether it applies to you depends on your facts, so review the current USCIS instructions. This is a general guide, not immigration advice.
What documents should I include?
The instructions describe the supporting evidence to submit with your request. Gather those documents before you file and confirm you have the current list.
Where do I file it?
Filing locations can change and depend on your situation. Always check the current USCIS instructions for the correct place to file before you send the form.
Is this the official USCIS form?
This is a fillable helper to make completion easier. Always download and file the current official form from USCIS at https://www.uscis.gov/i-192 and confirm the fields match.