I-601 Waivers: Fingerprint Processing

Normally, DOS obtains electronic fingerprints from the applicant, forwards them to the FBI, receives the FBI response and includes it in the waiver packet provided to USCIS for adjudication.

If the FBI response indicates a crime involving moral turpitude, the RAP sheet should also be included in the waiver packet along with court dispositions or an explanation as to why court dispositions are not available, per guidance in the FAM.

If the fingerprints are rejected by the FBI, the applicant must be fingerprinted a second time, either by requesting the applicant to return to the USCIS overseas office, or by coordinating with the DOS embassy or consulate where the applicant resides to retake the prints. If the fingerprints are rejected a second time, the applicant must provide the rejected fingerprint sworn statement, a “no record” statement from the police department in each locality where he or she has resided during