How to Get Approved for the Visiting List at USP Coleman 1

Every visitor at USP Coleman 1 needs approval before setting foot inside. Two things have to happen: the inmate adds you to their visiting list, and the BOP clears you. Miss either step, and you won't get in - even if you've traveled across the country or visited at a different facility before.

The process starts with the inmate. They're the one who kicks things off by adding you to their visiting list. Without that, nothing else moves forward - BOP clearance only happens once you're listed as a proposed visitor. If they recently arrived at USP Coleman 1 or transferred in, they may still be building or updating their list. Check with them directly to confirm your full name was submitted.

Once you're listed as a proposed visitor, you'll need to complete the BP‑A0629 visitor questionnaire and release form. Fill out every section that applies to you and sign where required - especially the release/authorization portion. Then mail it to the institution address listed for USP Coleman 1. If you skip any requested information, processing stops. Even partial responses can cause significant delays.

• ✓ Complete all relevant sections of the BP‑A0629 (don’t leave blanks that apply to you)
• ✓ Sign the release/authorization where required
• ✓ Return the form to the institution address listed on the BP‑A0629 instructions for the inmate’s facility
• ✓ Keep a copy of what you sent for your records

The BP‑A0629 isn't just a contact form. It includes an authorization letting the Warden pull your criminal record. When you sign it, you're giving the BOP permission to check for arrests, convictions, and related information. That background check is how they decide whether to approve your visiting privileges.

Beyond legal consequences, sloppy or incomplete paperwork can kill your visit before it's ever scheduled. If you don't provide what the BP‑A0629 asks for, processing stops. And if there's not enough information to verify who you are, visiting may be denied outright. The safest approach: be thorough, be accurate, and don't guess. If you're unsure about something, confirm it before mailing the form.

1. Re-check your BP‑A0629 for completeness - Missing information can suspend processing, and partial information can delay your request.
2. Confirm you signed the release/authorization - The form includes a release that allows the Warden to obtain criminal-record information; unsigned forms can’t be processed.
3. Have the inmate verify you were added to the visiting list - You can only visit if the inmate placed you on their list and you’ve been cleared by the BOP.

If weeks have passed and you haven't heard anything, contact the institution to ask about your visitor application status. This is also a good time to double-check that you sent the BP‑A0629 to the correct address - it has to go to the facility for processing.