Overview of Immigration Waivers
Waivers 601 and 601(a) are forms of relief for individuals who are inadmissible to the United States but have qualifying relatives who would suffer extreme hardship if the individual is not admitted.
Key Points of Immigration Waivers
Form I-601: It is applicable when an individual is deemed inadmissible on various grounds, such as those related to health, criminal offences and immigration violations.
Form I-601A: Designed for unlawful presence cases only which allows applicants to apply for this type of provisional waiver before departing from the United States.
Qualifying Relatives:Extreme hardship must be demonstrated relative to a US citizen or a permanent resident spouse or parent.
Application Process: You will need to fill out Form I-601 or I-601A and include supporting evidence showing that you would experience some form of exceptional difficulty.
Grounds of Inadmissibility: Understand what specific ground(s) you need to prove and how to address it/them in your waiver application.
Watch our Waivers 601 & 601(a) Video
Tips and Suggestions for Waiver Applicants
Document Extreme Hardship: Offer rich proof on how your qualifying relative suffers hardship.
Seek Legal Assistance: A competent immigration lawyer can assist in generating a well-grounded waiver item.
Prepare Supporting Documents: Attach medical records, bank statements, affidavits by friends, family members etc., that would make your pleas stronger.
Understand the Grounds of Inadmissibility: Your application should be made with attention paid towards addressing each ground.
How Our Immigrant Defense Lawyers Can Help
At the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, we have extensive experience in preparing and submitting successful waiver applications. Our team will work with you to document the necessary hardship and present a compelling case. Contact us for a consultation to discuss your waiver needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
I-601 covers various grounds of inadmissibility, while I-601A is specifically for unlawful presence.
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent.
Processing times vary but can range from several months to over a year.
Extreme hardship can include medical, financial, emotional, and other significant impacts on the qualifying relative.
Yes, you can file a motion to reopen or reconsider, or appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office.
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