Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant

Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant

Use this form if you want to apply for advance permission to temporarily enter the United States and you are an: Inadmissible nonimmigrant and already have the appropriate documents; or Applicant for T or U nonimmigrant status. If you are seeking admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) under INA section 217, you cannot file this form. Instead, you must apply for a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for authorization to travel. You should contact the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate if you have any questions regarding your admissibility under the VWP.

This document provides instructions on how to fill out form I-94, which is used by noncitizens to apply for various types of U.S. immigration benefits such as temporary residence, employment authorization, or family reunification. The form must be completed in English and applicants are required to sign it and submit it with accompanying documents and fees to the appropriate U.S. government agency.