Waivers
Understand Your Admissibility
Sometimes people who wish to enter the United States are unable to do so because the U.S. government has determined that they are inadmissible for any number of reasons including circumstances that are beyond your control.
Luckily, there are a number of waivers available for most causes of inadmissibility. At Dubrule & Nowel, PLLC, we’ll help you determine your admissibility and ability to remain in the United States based on your unique situation.
Unlawful Presence Waivers
If you have previously been unlawfully present in the United States for more than 6 months, you can be found to be inadmissible to the United States for 3 or 10 years. Thankfully, there are waivers of unlawful presence if you can show hardship to a qualifying family member, like a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent.
Waivers for Prior Orders of Removal or Deportation
If you have ever been ordered deported, removed, or have been physically removed from the United States, you may be inadmissible to the U.S. for 10 years. However, you can request permission to reapply for admission into the country. This waiver looks at a number of factors including hardship to your family, your good moral character, and immigration history.
Waiver of Fraud or Misrepresentation
This waiver is necessary when the government believes that you were not completely truthful to them. They can base this determination on a number of different things and a finding of fraud or misrepresentation can certainly complicate your case. It may even result in you being unable to return to the U.S. However, with the right waiver, it is something that can be overcome depending on your case.
Criminal Waiver
If you have ever been ordered deported, removed, or have been physically removed from the United States, you may be inadmissible to the U.S. for 10 years. However, you can request permission to reapply for admission into the country. This waiver looks at a number of factors including hardship to your family, your good moral character, and immigration history.
Getting Help with Admissibility
The waivers above are some of the most common waivers used by immigrants. However, there are many others that help with different issues of inadmissibility. If you have any concerns about your eligibility to enter or remain in the United States, contact Dubrule & Nowel, PLLC to review the issues specific to your case. We’ll work with you to develop a specific plan that helps you safely stay in the United States with your long-term immigration goals in mind.