How to Get Approved for an Inmate's Visiting List at USP Yazoo City

You can't visit someone at USP Yazoo City just by showing up. The inmate has to place you on their approved visiting list, and the BOP needs to clear you before you'll be allowed through the door. For most people, the first real step is completing the BP‑A0629 questionnaire and release form, then returning it to the institution address listed on the form.

The BP‑A0629 is the form that puts you in the system to be considered for visiting. Fill it out carefully, then return it to the institution address printed on the form. Pay close attention to anything that identifies you: your contact information, your relationship to the inmate. If you leave sections blank or skip parts, your request may not move forward.

The BP‑A0629 includes a serious warning about honesty. Making false statements on the form can lead to criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, including fines up to $250,000 and/or up to five years in prison.

Once you submit the BP‑A0629 to the institution address listed on the form, the BOP uses it to decide whether to clear you for visiting. That process includes verifying your information through inquiries and background checks. If you don't provide the information requested on the form, processing can be suspended and you won't receive any further consideration.

1. Confirm you used the address printed on the BP‑A0629 - The form tells you exactly where it must be returned. Sending it anywhere else can slow things down.
2. Make sure your answers are complete and readable - Missing or unclear information can stall processing.
3. Ask the inmate to check with their unit team - They can often tell you whether your paperwork was received and whether you’ve been cleared.

The BOP visiting list covers relatives and other visitor categories. Relatives can include grandparents, uncles, aunts, in‑laws, and cousins. Beyond family, the list can include up to 10 friends or associates. That limit means it helps to be intentional about who gets added if the inmate is building or updating their list.

• ✓ Prioritize immediate family and close relatives first (including grandparents, uncles, aunts, in‑laws, and cousins)
• ✓ Add friends/associates carefully since only up to 10 can be approved
• ✓ For each person, provide complete, accurate information on the BP‑A0629 so the request can be processed

Practical Tips Verification

• ✓ Fill out every requested section with complete contact information
• ✓ Return the BP‑A0629 to the institution address listed on the form (not a different address you find elsewhere)
• ✓ Keep a copy of what you submitted for your records

If you've submitted the BP‑A0629 and things seem stuck, the best move is usually to have the inmate follow up with their unit team about your clearance status. Until the BOP clears you and places you on the approved visiting list, you won't be allowed to visit.