I-601 and I-601A waivers

Certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may use this application to request a provisional waiver of the unlawful presence grounds of inadmissibility under Immigration and Nationality, before departing the United States to appear at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an immigrant visa interview.

Qualification for a I-601A Waiver

 

To be eligible for a provisional unlawful presence waiver, you must meet ALL of the following conditions:


Be physically present in the United States to file your application and provide biometrics;


Be 17 years of age or older;


Be in the process of obtaining your immigrant visa and have an immigrant visa case pending with Department of State (DOS) because you:


  • Are the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative; an approved Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker; or an approved Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant who has paid the immigrant visa processing fee;


  • Have been selected by DOS to participate in the Diversity Visa (DV) Program (that is, you are a DV Program selectee);


  • Are the spouse or child of a principal beneficiary of an approved immigrant visa petition who has paid the immigrant visa processing fee to DOS; or


  • Are the spouse or child of a DV Program selectee (that is, you are a DV Program derivative)


Be able to demonstrate that refusal of your admission to the United States will cause extreme hardship to your U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident spouse or parent;
 

Believe you are or will be inadmissible only because of a period of unlawful presence in the United States that was:

  • More than 180 days, but less than 1 year, during a single stay; or
  • 1 year or more during a single stay.


Meet all other requirements for the provisional unlawful presence waiver, and the Form I-601A and its instructions.


 


Source: uscis.gov

Our immigration attorneys have extensive experience in immigration law and can guarantee you competent and effective legal representation. Schedule an appointment online (in person or phone call consultations) to learn more about how you can waive you request and/or withdraw your application in the United States.

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