Unlawful presence, a past removal, or other issues can block a green card even when a family member qualifies to sponsor you. Waivers can forgive some of these problems. Strong waiver cases tell the full story of how a denial would affect your U.S. citizen or permanent resident family.
What to know
The provisional unlawful presence waiver (I-601A) lets certain relatives apply for the waiver from inside the United States before leaving for their consular interview, which can shorten time apart.
Many waivers require showing extreme hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent.
Other waivers, such as I-601 and I-212, cover different grounds of inadmissibility and past removal orders.
How we handle your case
- Inadmissibility review: we identify exactly which issues apply.
- Hardship case: medical, financial, family, and country-conditions evidence.
- Filing and follow-up, then preparation for the consular interview.
Common questions
What does extreme hardship mean?
It means hardship beyond the usual pain of separation, such as serious medical needs, financial loss, or dangerous conditions abroad. Each case is judged on its own facts.
This page is general information about U.S. immigration law, not legal advice about your situation. Eligibility depends on your individual facts.