Waivers of Inadmissibility
Certain grounds can bar someone from a green card or visa — but many can be forgiven with a waiver. We build strong hardship waiver applications backed by thorough evidence.
Certain grounds can bar someone from a green card or visa — but many can be forgiven with a waiver. We build strong hardship waiver applications backed by thorough evidence.
Overview
U.S. immigration law lists several “grounds of inadmissibility” — reasons a person may be denied a visa or green card. Common examples include unlawful presence, certain misrepresentations, and some criminal issues.
A waiver asks the government to forgive a specific ground. Many waivers (such as the I-601 and the I-601A provisional waiver) require proving that a qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative would suffer “extreme hardship” if the applicant were denied. These cases turn on the quality of the evidence.
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