Category Archives: 601 waiver
When Inadmissibility Grounds for an Alien can be Waived
When Inadmissibility Grounds for an Alien can be Waived Grounds of inadmissibility are applied only to non-citizens who are seeking admission to the United States. The term admission refers to a non-citizen obtaining lawful entry into the United States after an immigration officer inspected him or her. A non-citizen is considered an applicant for… Read More »
I-601 Waiver Lawyer
I-601 Waiver Lawyer: Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Pursuing an I-601 Waiver in NY or Queens An I-601 waiver of inadmissibility is an official determination by the U.S. government to allow an otherwise ineligible person to enter the U.S. Ineligibility is known as inadmissibility under U.S. immigration law. Those who are inadmissible for permanent… Read More »
I-601A waiver approved
I-601A waiver approved. What is next? Getting I-601 waivers approved is a milestone in the visa process. Obtaining an approval assures you, prior to leaving the U.S., that your illegal entry and/or unlawful presence will not be used as a reason to deny your immigrant visa. The approval also makes the process very quick…. Read More »
Filing a Hardship Waiver for a Spouse Barred from the U.S.
If you are a U.S. citizen married to a foreign, and your foreign spouse is currently not permitted to remain in the U.S., you undoubtedly will be searching for a way to help him or her do so, most likely based on your marriage. “Barred” usually refers to the time bars that affect people… Read More »
WHY IMMIGRATION WAIVERS GET DENIED
Why Immigration Waivers Get Denied: No Extreme Hardship– this may sound obvious, but it appears to be the most prevalent basis for denial. Unfortunately, some officers are not being reasonable in reviewing these cases. As such, they are not finding extreme hardship to qualifying relatives, typically United States citizen spouses. The problem is that… Read More »
I-601 Waiver
If you’ve been denied a visa or other immigration benefit, you may be able to resolve the problem by applying for an I-601 waiver. An I-601 waiver, or Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, is a form used by certain immigrant applicants when applying for a visa, an adjustment of status, or an… Read More »