Regulation & law · 09/01/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
USCIS to Introduce Changes to Provisional Waiver Process for Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens
Summary
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is considering regulatory changes to allow certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens to request provisional waivers before departing the U.S. for consular processing of their immigrant visa applications, in an effort to streamline the process and reduce delays.