I-601 Waiver – Overcoming Grounds of Inadmissibility
The I-601A is designed for individuals who are only inadmissible due to unlawful presence in the U.S. (typically those who overstayed a visa or entered without inspection). You must be in the U.S., have an approved immigrant visa petition (usually family-based), and prove that your U.S. citizen or LPR spouse or parent would suffer extreme hardship if you were not allowed to return.
Benefits The waiver is approved before you leave the U.S. for consular processing, which helps minimize the risk and length of family separation.

I-601A Provisional Waiver – For Unlawful Presence
The I-601A is designed for individuals who are only inadmissible due to unlawful presence in the U.S. (typically those who overstayed a visa or entered without inspection). You must be in the U.S., have an approved immigrant visa petition (usually family-based), and prove that your U.S. citizen or LPR spouse or parent would suffer extreme hardship if you were not allowed to return.
Benefits The waiver is approved before you leave the U.S. for consular processing, which helps minimize the risk and length of family separation.

212 Waiver – Returning After Removal or Other Serious Bars
The 212 waiver is for people who have been deported, removed, or are subject to long-term bars (such as a 5-, 10-, or 20-year reentry ban) or other inadmissibility grounds like certain crimes or misrepresentation. Eligibility depends on your situation and how long ago the violation occurred. You may need to show rehabilitation, good moral character, or extreme hardship to qualifying relatives.
Benefits If granted, this waiver gives you permission to reapply for admission or a visa, even if you’re currently barred from reentering the U.S.

Common Grounds of Inadmissibility We Handle
You may need a waiver if you are inadmissible for reasons such as:

• Unlawful presence or overstaying a visa
• Misrepresentation or fraud during previous immigration applications
• Certain criminal convictions
• Health-related grounds (specific medical conditions or lack of required vaccinations)
• Prior removal or deportation orders

Our attorneys evaluate your unique situation to determine eligibility for a waiver and guide you through the complex application process.