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I-601A Waiver – What You Need to Know
Who May Use Form I-601A Form I-601A is useful in only a few situations. The form is designed for those who have an immediate relative or spouse who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), and the U.S. citizen or LPR spouse wants to petition for his/her foreign-born spouse. This relative must have entered the U.S. undocumented for this form to apply. For example, if your spouse entered the U.S. without documentation and you two got married and you are a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) who wants to petition for your spouse so he/she can get LPR status, this waiver would be…