I-690

Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act

Agency
USCIS
Revision
Edition 04/01/24
Fillable fields
189
Pages
7
Official source
USCIS form page
Checked
October 20, 2026
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Form I-690: Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (245A or 210)

Form I-690, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, is used by an applicant for adjustment of status under INA section 210 (Special Agricultural Workers) or section 245A (Legalization, including LIFE Act Legalization) to ask USCIS to waive a ground of inadmissibility.

The instructions say USCIS may waive certain grounds at its discretion for humanitarian purposes, family unity or the public interest. Part 2 of the form names the primary application the waiver is for: permanent residence (Form I-698 or LIFE Act Form I-485) or temporary residence (Form I-687 or Form I-700).

The instructions also list grounds that do not apply to these applicants and grounds that cannot be waived, such as multiple criminal convictions and security grounds. An applicant with a Class A tuberculosis condition also completes Supplement 1, which the USCIS page offers as a separate download.

Top of page 1 of Form I-690: Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (245A or 210), as printed by USCIS

What's on Form I-690

Part 1: Information about you

Legal name, mailing and physical address, city and country of birth, date of birth, A-Number, USCIS online account number and Social Security number, if any.

Part 2, Items 1 to 3: The primary application

Whether the waiver is for permanent residence (Form I-698 or LIFE Act Form I-485) or temporary residence (Form I-687 or Form I-700), with the filing date and receipt number.

Part 2, Items 4 and 5: Grounds of inadmissibility

Check boxes for each INA section 212(a) ground the waiver covers, plus space to list the specific reasons the applicant is inadmissible.

Part 2, Items 6 and 7: Relatives and reasons

Up to four immediate relatives in the United States (parents, spouse and children) with their immigration status, and a description of the family unity, humanitarian or public interest reasons for the waiver.

Parts 3 to 5: Signatures

The applicant's contact information, certification and signature, then sections for an interpreter and for a preparer, if other than the applicant.

Part 6: Additional information

Extra space for longer answers, with the page, part and item number each answer refers to.

How to fill out Form I-690

  1. 1

    Use the current edition

    The USCIS page lists edition 04/01/24 and says all pages need to be from the same edition, with the edition date and page numbers visible on a printed copy. Type or print legibly in black ink.

  2. 2

    Fill in the family name and mailing address

    The USCIS page says it rejects the form if the Family Name or Mailing Address in Part 1 is missing. Write N/A where a question does not apply and None for a zero.

  3. 3

    Name the primary application in Part 2

    Select permanent or temporary residence, then enter the date the primary application was filed and its receipt number.

  4. 4

    Select each ground and explain it

    Check every INA section that applies in Item 4, list the reasons in Item 5, and describe the humanitarian, family unity or public interest reasons in Item 7. Use Part 6 for more space.

  5. 5

    Add Supplement 1 for Class A tuberculosis

    Supplement 1, Applicants with a Class A Tuberculosis Condition, is a separate download on the USCIS page and goes with Form I-690 in that case.

  6. 6

    Sign Part 3

    The instructions say a stamped or typewritten name is not accepted, and a parent or legal guardian may sign for an applicant under 14. This page lets you fill the form online free, then print it for signature.

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Where to file, evidence and fees

Where to file

The USCIS page lists the USCIS Dallas Lockbox, with a P.O. Box for U.S. Postal Service mail and a Lewisville, Texas street address for FedEx, UPS and DHL deliveries. The instructions point to the Form I-690 page for current filing information.

Fee

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

Evidence

The instructions describe evidence that a waiver would serve humanitarian purposes, family unity or the public interest, and that approval is warranted as a matter of discretion, with favorable factors outweighing unfavorable ones.

Medical evidence

For a drug abuse or addiction waiver, the instructions list a copy of the medical examination report (Form I-693 or Form DS-2054), related medical documents and other relevant reports. For a vaccination waiver, the USCIS checklist lists evidence of a sincere religious or moral objection.

Copies and translations

Send legible photocopies unless an original is requested. Any foreign-language document needs a full English translation with the translator's certification.

Biometrics and decision

USCIS may schedule a biometrics appointment or an interview. The instructions say a United States address is needed to file, and USCIS sends its decision in writing.

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Who files Form I-690?

  • SAW and Legalization applicants

    The instructions say Form I-690 is used by an applicant for adjustment of status under INA section 210 (Special Agricultural Workers) or section 245A (Legalization, including LIFE Act Legalization) to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility.

  • Health-related grounds

    The instructions cover a communicable disease of public health significance, the vaccination requirements on religious or moral grounds, a physical or mental disorder with associated harmful behavior, and drug abuse or addiction.

  • Class A tuberculosis condition

    The instructions say the applicant and the treating physician or medical facility complete Supplement 1, and a state health department official signs its Part 5. For an applicant outside the United States, a relative in the United States completes this process.

  • Other grounds listed in the instructions

    The instructions list other grounds that may be waived, such as a single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana, misrepresentation, previous removal and unlawful presence.

  • When the form is not filed

    The instructions say entry without labor certification, presence without admission or parole, and immigrant documentation requirements do not apply to SAW or Legalization applicants. Some vaccination cases get a blanket waiver instead.

  • Grounds that cannot be waived

    The instructions list crimes involving moral turpitude, controlled substance violations other than the marijuana exception, multiple convictions, trafficking, security grounds and public charge, except for Form I-687 applicants for temporary residence.

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Questions about Form I-690

Who uses Form I-690?

The instructions say it is for applicants for adjustment of status under INA section 210 (Special Agricultural Workers) or 245A (Legalization, including LIFE Act Legalization) who seek a waiver of inadmissibility.

Can every ground of inadmissibility be waived with Form I-690?

No. The instructions list grounds that cannot be waived, including crimes involving moral turpitude, multiple criminal convictions, controlled substance trafficking and security grounds. A single offense of simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is the one controlled substance violation listed as waivable.

What is Supplement 1?

Supplement 1, Applicants with a Class A Tuberculosis Condition, is a separate download on the Form I-690 page. The instructions say the applicant, the treating physician or medical facility, and a state health department official each complete parts of it.

Where is Form I-690 mailed?

The USCIS page lists the USCIS Dallas Lockbox, with separate addresses for U.S. Postal Service mail and for FedEx, UPS and DHL deliveries.

What is the Form I-690 filing fee?

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