Waivers
In the context of U.S. immigration law, a waiver is a legal tool used to overcome certain immigration barriers that may prevent an individual from obtaining a visa, green card, or another immigration benefit or could lead to the removal (deportation) of someone already in the U.S. At Babila Law, we specialize in guiding our clients through the waiver process with strategic planning and meticulous attention to detail.
There are different types of waivers for different types of immigration issues:
- Unlawful Presence Waiver (I-601A and I-601): If you’ve accumulated unlawful presence in the U.S. and left the country, you may be subject to a 3 or 10-year bar from returning. However, a successful Unlawful Presence Waiver can permit you to reenter the U.S. despite this bar.
- Criminal Conduct Waiver (I-601): Some past criminal convictions can render you inadmissible to the U.S. In certain cases, a Criminal Conduct Waiver can overcome this barrier.
- Fraud/Misrepresentation Waiver (I-601): If you’ve been deemed inadmissible to the U.S. due to fraud or misrepresentation in dealing with U.S. government officials, you may be eligible for a Fraud/Misrepresentation Waiver.
- J-1 Waiver: If you’ve participated in an exchange program in the U.S. and are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement, a J-1 waiver may allow you to change your status or obtain a green card without returning to your home country.
- Provisional Waiver (I-601A): This waiver is for certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) who are in the U.S. and are seeking immigrant visas to become LPRs, but must leave the U.S. for their immigrant visa interviews. The I-601A Provisional Waiver allows them to apply for a waiver of the three- and ten-year unlawful presence bars before leaving the U.S. for their visa interview abroad.
Successfully applying for a waiver involves strategic planning and comprehensive preparation. It’s a task that should be handled with the assistance of a seasoned immigration attorney. Our team at Babila Law is skilled in navigating the complexities of immigration waivers. We are committed to providing our clients with the legal support and guidance they need during this critical process. Please reach out to us today to talk about your case.
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