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DHS proposes revisions to Form I-191, Application for Relief Under Former Section 212(c)

  1. Original Date Announced

    July 8, 2020

    DHS proposes substantive and non-substantive revisions to Form I-191, Application for Relief under Former Section 212(c) of the INA. USCIS and EOIR use the information on the form to properly assess and determine whether the applicant is eligible for a waiver under former section 212(c) of the INA. Former section 212(c) waiver allows certain green card holders who have been placed in removal proceedings because they were convicted of a criminal offense to avoid being deported. Among the changes proposed include adding language to the form instructions notifying applicants that their application may be rejected or denied for failure to submit requested evidence or supporting documents. [ID #1112]

    DHS proposes revisions to Form I-191 Table of Changes - Form Table of Changes - Form instructions
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  3. Biden Administration Action: Approved/Retained

    July 20, 2021

    OMB approves information collection request

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  4. Biden Administration Action: Approved/Retained

    July 20, 2021

    New Form I-191 (7/20/21 edition)

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  5. Biden Administration Action: Approved/Retained

    July 20, 2021

    Revised Form I-191 Instructions

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Current Status

Fully in Effect

Most Recent Action

July 20, 2021 Action: Approved/Retained Revised Form I-191 Instructions
July 20, 2021
Acted on by Biden Administration
July 20, 2021
Acted on by Biden Administration
July 20, 2021
Acted on by Biden Administration

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Proposed
Trump Administration Action: Forms and Information Collection
Subject Matter: Immigrant Visas
Agencies Affected: USCIS

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