I-192

Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant

Agency
USCIS
Revision
Edition 01/20/25
Fillable fields
203
Pages
9
Official source
USCIS form page
Checked
October 20, 2026
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Form I-192: Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant

Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant, is used by a person who is inadmissible and seeks advance permission to temporarily enter the United States as a nonimmigrant, or by a T nonimmigrant status applicant or U nonimmigrant status petitioner in the United States seeking to waive inadmissibility.

The instructions say it is filed with USCIS only by someone applying for T nonimmigrant status (Form I-914) or petitioning for U nonimmigrant status (Form I-918). In all other cases it is filed with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the USCIS page says CBP filers may file and pay electronically on the e-SAFE website.

The USCIS page says a person seeking admission under the Visa Waiver Program cannot file this form, and the instructions say approval covers only the grounds of inadmissibility listed on the application.

What's on Form I-192

Part 1: Application type

One box: T or U nonimmigrant status, or admission as a nonimmigrant other than T or U.

Part 2: Information about you

Name, other names, A-Number, birth details, citizenship, a U.S. mailing address (a safe address for T or U filers), five years of addresses, marital history, immigration and criminal history, travel plans and five years of employment.

Part 3: Applicant's statement and signature

Contact details, certification and signature. The instructions say it does not affect confidentiality protections under 8 U.S.C. section 1367.

Parts 4 and 5: Interpreter and preparer

Contact details, certification and signature for anyone who interpreted or prepared the application.

Part 6: Additional information

Extra space for longer answers, including extra marriages, addresses and explanations.

How to fill out Form I-192

  1. 1

    Select one box in Part 1

    The form says T or U filers filing with or in relation to Form I-914 or I-918 complete Item Numbers 1 to 10 of Part 2 and then skip to Item Number 26.

  2. 2

    Give a safe mailing address if needed

    The instructions say T or U filers who do not feel safe receiving mail at home can list a safe address, such as a P.O. Box, a friend, an attorney or a community organization.

  3. 3

    Disclose every ground of inadmissibility

    The instructions say an approval is only valid for the grounds listed on the application, and ask for a signed statement for each ground, with conviction records for any criminal convictions.

  4. 4

    Add CBP documents when filing with CBP

    The instructions list proof of citizenship and identity, evidence of any name changes, and an official police record from the country of residence or nationality, valid for 15 months from issuance.

  5. 5

    Write N/A or None and sign Part 3

    Type or print in black ink, write N/A where a question does not apply and None for a zero. A stamped or typed name is not accepted, and a parent or legal guardian may sign for an applicant under 14.

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Where to file, evidence and fees

USCIS or CBP

The instructions say only T applicants and U petitioners file with USCIS. Everyone else files with CBP, whose Admissibility Review Office decides the application and mails the decision.

USCIS filing locations

The USCIS page says it changed the Form I-192 filing location on Oct. 7, 2026, and accepts forms postmarked on or before Nov. 9, 2026, sent to a prior location. The address depends on whether the form goes with Form I-914 or I-918, so check the Where to File table.

Fee

The fee is on the USCIS Fee Schedule page (Form G-1055), which can change. Check it on the day you file. The USCIS page says CBP accepts only electronic payment.

Biometrics

USCIS filers attend a biometric services appointment. The instructions tell CBP filers to contact CBP about where and when to attend one.

Copies and translations

Send legible photocopies unless originals are requested. A foreign-language document needs a full English translation with the translator's certification.

Validity

The instructions say a granted application is valid for the duration stated on the approval, may be revoked at any time, and cannot be revalidated once it is no longer valid.

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Who files Form I-192?

  • T nonimmigrant status applicants

    The instructions list applicants for principal or derivative T nonimmigrant status (Form I-914 or Form I-914, Supplement A) who are inadmissible.

  • U nonimmigrant status petitioners

    Petitioners for principal or derivative U nonimmigrant status (Form I-918 or Form I-918, Supplement A) who are inadmissible are also listed.

  • Inadmissible nonimmigrants with documents

    The third category is an inadmissible nonimmigrant already possessing appropriate documents. These applicants file with CBP, not USCIS.

  • When the instructions say not to file

    T or U applicants inadmissible only on public charge grounds do not need to file. Someone who needs a visa for another nonimmigrant category is told to contact a U.S. Embassy or Consulate instead.

  • Visa Waiver Program travelers

    The USCIS page says a person seeking admission under the Visa Waiver Program cannot file Form I-192 and points them to a nonimmigrant visa application at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

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Questions about Form I-192

Do I file Form I-192 with USCIS or CBP?

The instructions say USCIS only for T nonimmigrant status applicants (Form I-914) and U nonimmigrant status petitioners (Form I-918). In all other cases it is filed with CBP.

Can I file Form I-192 online?

The USCIS page says applicants filing directly with CBP may file and pay electronically on the e-SAFE website. The USCIS page lists mailing addresses for T and U filers.

Can a Visa Waiver Program traveler use Form I-192?

No. The USCIS page says someone seeking admission under the Visa Waiver Program cannot file this form and should apply for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

How long does an approved Form I-192 last?

The instructions say permission is valid for the duration stated on the approval, can be revoked at any time, and a new application is needed for later entries once it is no longer valid.

When can I ask CBP about my application?

The instructions recommend waiting more than 150 days, and the USCIS page recommends at least 180 days, before a status inquiry to [email protected].

What is the Form I-192 fee?

USCIS fees change, so this page does not list one. The I-192 page points to the USCIS Fee Schedule and the instructions point to Form G-1055.