Get experienced legal guidance for immigration waivers and inadmissibility issues that may affect your ability to obtain a visa, enter the United States, or adjust your immigration status. We assist with immigrant and non-immigrant waivers, I-601 and I-601A waivers, I-212 waivers, waivers for unlawful presence, fraud or willful misrepresentation, criminal grounds, and other immigration waiver matters. Virtual consultations are available.
Immigration waivers can provide a potential path for individuals who may otherwise be inadmissible to the United States because of certain immigration violations, unlawful presence, criminal grounds, fraud or misrepresentation, or other circumstances.
However, not every immigration waiver is available in every situation. The appropriate waiver depends on the reason for inadmissibility, the type of immigration benefit you are seeking, your immigration history, and other individual circumstances.
Our immigration attorneys review your case and help determine which immigration waiver may be appropriate. We assist with preparing waiver applications, supporting documentation, legal arguments, and evidence required for your case.
Understanding waiver options
An immigration waiver is a legal mechanism that may allow certain individuals who are otherwise inadmissible to the United States to overcome a specific ground of inadmissibility when they meet the applicable requirements.
Immigration waiver requirements can vary significantly depending on the type of inadmissibility involved. Some waivers may require evidence of qualifying family relationships or hardship, while others have different eligibility requirements.
Because waiver cases can involve detailed legal and factual requirements, having an experienced immigration waiver attorney review your circumstances can help you understand your available options.
We assist with a range of immigration waiver applications and inadmissibility issues, including:
We help individuals determine whether an immigrant or non-immigrant waiver may be available to address a specific ground of inadmissibility. The appropriate waiver depends on your immigration situation and the benefit you are seeking.
Explore Immigrant & Non-Immigrant WaiversCertain criminal convictions or conduct may create immigration inadmissibility issues. We review the circumstances of your case and determine whether an applicable waiver or other immigration remedy may be available.
Explore Inadmissibility & Criminal GroundsAn I-601 waiver may be available to certain individuals who are found inadmissible under specific grounds of U.S. immigration law. We assist with evaluating eligibility and preparing the required waiver application and supporting evidence.
Explore I-601 WaiverThe I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver may help certain eligible individuals address the unlawful-presence ground of inadmissibility before departing the United States for immigrant visa processing.
We can review your immigration history and help determine whether you may qualify for an I-601A provisional waiver.
Explore I-601A Provisional Waiver for Unlawful PresenceA §212(h) waiver may provide relief from certain criminal-related grounds of inadmissibility for eligible individuals. Eligibility can depend on the nature of the conduct, the immigration benefit being sought, and other statutory requirements.
Explore §212(h) Waiver EligibilityCertain findings involving fraud or willful misrepresentation can create immigration inadmissibility issues. In qualifying circumstances, a §212(i) waiver may provide a potential form of relief.
Our attorneys can evaluate the circumstances surrounding the alleged misrepresentation and determine whether a waiver may be available.
Explore §212(i) Waivers for Fraud or Willful MisrepresentationA CMT waiver may be relevant to certain inadmissibility issues involving crimes involving moral turpitude. We can review your criminal and immigration history to determine whether you may qualify for an applicable waiver or other form of immigration relief.
Explore CMT WaiverAn I-212 waiver may be relevant to certain individuals who are inadmissible because of a previous removal or deportation order and are seeking permission to reapply for admission to the United States.
Our attorneys can review your removal history and current immigration circumstances to determine whether an I-212 waiver may be appropriate.
Explore I-212 WaiverAn I-192 waiver may provide certain eligible nonimmigrants with a way to seek advance permission to enter the United States despite particular grounds of inadmissibility.
Explore I-192 WaiverA 212(d)(3) waiver may be available to certain nonimmigrant visa applicants who are otherwise inadmissible to the United States. This type of waiver has its own eligibility requirements and considerations.
Explore 212(d)(3) Nonimmigrant WaiversUnderstanding inadmissibility
You may need to explore an immigration waiver if you have been found or may be found inadmissible because of issues such as:
The availability of a waiver depends on the specific facts of your case. A finding of inadmissibility does not necessarily mean that no immigration options are available.
We review your immigration history, visa or immigration application, prior entries and departures, criminal or immigration records, and other relevant documents.
We determine the specific issue that may be preventing you from obtaining your desired immigration benefit.
Different grounds of inadmissibility require different legal remedies. We evaluate whether an I-601, I-601A, I-212, I-192, 212(d)(3), 212(h), 212(i) or another waiver may be applicable.
We help prepare the appropriate forms, legal arguments, supporting documentation, declarations, and evidence for the waiver application.
A strong waiver case may require detailed documentation supporting eligibility and, where applicable, hardship or other qualifying circumstances.
We provide guidance throughout the waiver process and help you understand important requests, notices, and next steps.
Immigration waiver cases can involve complicated eligibility rules and significant supporting evidence. Choosing the wrong waiver or failing to address the relevant ground of inadmissibility can negatively affect an immigration case.
Discuss Your Waiver CaseOur immigration attorneys take a case-specific approach to waiver matters.
We review the underlying immigration issue, identify potential options, and help prepare a thorough waiver case based on the applicable requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Find general information about immigration waivers, inadmissibility, waiver eligibility, and common waiver applications.
Ask Our TeamAn immigration waiver is a legal form of relief that may allow certain individuals who are otherwise inadmissible to the United States to overcome a specific ground of inadmissibility when they meet the applicable requirements.
Not everyone with an immigration issue needs a waiver. Whether you need one depends on your immigration history, the specific ground of inadmissibility, and the type of immigration benefit you are seeking.
Both can relate to certain grounds of inadmissibility, but they serve different purposes and have different eligibility requirements. An attorney should review your specific circumstances before determining which waiver may apply.
An I-212 waiver may provide certain eligible individuals with permission to reapply for admission after a previous removal or deportation, depending on the circumstances and applicable law.
Certain individuals may qualify for an unlawful-presence waiver, including an I-601A provisional waiver in qualifying circumstances. Eligibility depends on the individual's specific immigration situation.
In certain circumstances, a §212(i) waiver may be available for inadmissibility based on fraud or willful misrepresentation. Eligibility depends on the specific facts and applicable legal requirements.
Some criminal-related grounds of inadmissibility may have waiver options, including certain circumstances involving §212(h). However, not every criminal offense qualifies for a waiver.
Processing times can vary depending on the type of waiver, government processing conditions, the individual's case, and other factors. Your attorney can explain the expected process based on your specific waiver.
If you have been told that you are inadmissible to the United States, do not assume that your immigration journey is over. Depending on the circumstances, an immigration waiver or another form of relief may be available.
Our immigration waiver attorneys can review your case, identify the potential ground of inadmissibility, and help determine which waiver options may be appropriate.
