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“Termination Notice Sent”on your I-601 · Waiver of inadmissibility

USCIS sent a termination notice on your waiver.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Approval notice mailed

What to do, in 4 steps

Read the termination notice and note any deadline.
Talk to an immigration attorney or accredited representative right away.
Check how this affects your status and work permission.
Gather documents that support your case if you plan to challenge it.
letter
Your deadlineThe one on your letter. Do not miss it.
In this statusThis is a closing status; any deadline to respond is in the notice.

What it means for your I-601

USCIS sent a termination notice on your waiver. This is unusual and could mean the waiver or the related case was ended or revoked. Read the notice for the reason and the effective date, and contact an immigration attorney right away.

In general, on any form:

USCIS sent a notice ending your case, status or benefit. This can happen for many reasons, such as abandonment, a withdrawn petition, or a change in eligibility. The notice explains the reason and any options. Act quickly, because options can have short deadlines.

Avoid these mistakes

Continuing to work on a terminated permit.
Missing the deadline to file a motion.

Quick questions

What does "Termination Notice Sent" mean on an I-601?

USCIS sent a termination notice on your waiver. This is unusual and could mean the waiver or the related case was ended or revoked. Read the notice for the reason and the effective date, and contact an immigration attorney right away.

What does 'Termination Notice Sent' mean?

USCIS ended your case, status or benefit. The notice explains why.

Can a termination be reversed?

Sometimes, through a motion or by fixing the problem. Ask an attorney or accredited representative.

Can I still work?

It depends on what was terminated. Get advice before continuing to work.

How long does an I-601 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 42 to 46 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your I-601

Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was SentClosed caseCase Closed Benefit Received By Other MeansClosed caseCase Was ReceivedIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntakeCase Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntakeCase Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was EmailedIntakeCase Accepted By The USCIS LockboxIntakeFees Were WaivedIntakeCase Was Rejected Because It Was Improperly FiledIntake

Every status of an I-601 →

This same status on other forms

I-485Green card from inside the U.S.Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust StatusI-130Petition for a family memberPetition for Alien RelativeI-765Work permit (EAD)Application for Employment AuthorizationN-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for NaturalizationI-131Travel permit or reentry permitApplication for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure RecordsI-751Remove conditions on 2-year green cardPetition to Remove Conditions on ResidenceI-90Renew or replace green cardApplication to Replace Permanent Resident CardI-129FK-1 fiancé(e) visa petitionPetition for Alien Fiancé(e)I-140Employment-based green card petitionImmigrant Petition for Alien Workers

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.