AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm
Waivers exemptions
At AnaMaria Rivera Law Firm, we understand that obstacles may arise on your path to permanent residency or obtaining a visa in the United States. We offer assistance with different types of waivers to help you overcome these challenges.
Waivers are exemptions that allow applicants to overcome certain inadmissibilities that would otherwise prevent them from entering or remaining in the United States. The most common types of waivers include:
Eligibility Criteria for Each Type of Waiver
I-601 Waiver
- Must demonstrate that denial of admission would cause extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child.
- Common inadmissibilities covered: fraud, misrepresentation, certain criminal convictions, among others.
I-601A Waiver
- Must be an immediate relative (spouse, child under 21, or parent) of a U.S. citizen.
- Must demonstrate that denial of admission would cause extreme hardship to their U.S. citizen spouse or parent.
I-212 Waiver
- Must have been deported or removed from the U.S.
- Must demonstrate that they deserve a waiver based on equity factors, such as rehabilitation and time elapsed since removal.
Application Process
Waivers
- Initial Evaluation
We review your case to determine eligibility and the necessary type of waiver. - Document Collection
We gather all required documentation and prepare a strong application. - Application Submission
We submit the appropriate waiver form (I-601, I-601A, I-212) along with supporting evidence to USCIS. - Consular Interview (if applicable)
If the waiver is provisionally approved, you will attend a consular interview to complete the process.
Required Documentation for waivers
Proof of Relationship: Marriage certificates, birth certificates, etc.
Evidence of Extreme Hardship: Medical, financial, and any other documentation demonstrating the hardships your family member would face if admission is denied.
Personal History: Criminal records, immigration history, and any other relevant information.
Support Letters: Statements from family, friends, and experts supporting your case.
Proof of Relationship: Marriage certificates, birth certificates, etc.
Evidence of Extreme Hardship: Medical, financial, and any other documentation demonstrating the hardships your family member would face if admission is denied.
Personal History: Criminal records, immigration history, and any other relevant information.
Support Letters: Statements from family, friends, and experts supporting your case.
Overcome Inadmissibilities
Waivers allow applicants to overcome obstacles that would otherwise prevent them from entering or remaining in the U.S.
Family Reunification
Help keep families together by allowing applicants to remain with their loved ones in the U.S.
Resolution of Legal Issues
Provide a pathway to resolve immigration legal issues and
move towards permanent residency.
Frequently Asked Questions about waivers
Processing times can vary, but it generally takes between 6 to 12 months from submission to final decision.
No, it is not recommended to leave the U.S. while waiting for I-601A waiver approval as this could affect your eligibility.
If your waiver is denied, you can appeal the decision or submit a new application with additional evidence supporting your case.
