Chances of Getting I-601 Waiver
The chances of getting an I-601 waiver, the Application for Waiver on Grounds of Inadmissibility, depend very much on individual circumstances. The reason someone is deemed inadmissible plays a large role in whether an I-601 waiver is granted. The quality of the evidence submitted in the application is critical. Hiring an attorney to prepare this waiver significantly increases the odds of having the application approved.
If you are a potential immigrant considered inadmissible to the U.S., a FL immigration waiver lawyer at Bassey Law can prepare a waiver of inadmissibility for you.
What Is an I-601 Waiver?
If a person hoping to immigrate to the U.S. is found inadmissible, they may request an I-601 waiver. If they are already in the U.S., they must complete Form I-601A. This form waives the time the applicant is banned from re-entering the U.S. if, for example, they have overstayed a visa.
The I-601 waiver form is quite long, as a great deal of information is needed. Documents submitted with the waiver in a foreign language require a full English translation along with translator certification.
The form is submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Expect a decision to take between four and six months.
Inadmissibility
In the U.S., the following are among the grounds for inadmissibility:
- People with communicable diseases
- Those with physical or mental disorders who may cause harm
- Drug users or addicts
- Drug traffickers
- Those without necessary vaccinations
- People convicted of crimes involving “moral turpitude”
- Those with multiple criminal convictions
- Immigration law violators
- Those likely to become public charges
Inadmissibility can also apply to people in the U.S. seeking to change their status. In addition, it applies to those with permanent resident status who committed a crime or spent more than 180 continuous days outside the U.S.
Who Qualifies for an I-601 Waiver?
A person demonstrating that a member of their immediate family who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident would suffer extreme hardship if they were removed from the U.S. may qualify for an I-601 waiver.
For instance, if the U.S. resident would experience extreme hardship if the family member could not stay or come to the U.S. to care for them or if they would be in danger if they moved to the relative’s country of origin, an I-601 waiver may be approved.
How an Immigration Attorney Can Help
Your lawyer will advise you on the documents and photos necessary for the waiver application and will review them. If a relative claims extreme hardship, your attorney will gather statements from the person’s healthcare providers or other documentation to prove that such hardship exists.
If the immigrant states that returning to their country would result in hardship, their lawyer researches the current conditions in this region and collects evidence to support the claim.
The attorney prepares a legal summary of your case. This summary can help the immigration officer overseeing your case make a decision.
Contact a Deportation and Defense Lawyer
If you are seeking an I-601 waiver or are in danger of deportation, we invite you to take advantage of the services of an experienced deportation and defense attorney in FL at Bassey Law. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today.
