To qualify for a hardship waiver under Form I-601, an applicant must demonstrate that their denial of admission would result in extreme hardship to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident relative.
This Waiver Can Address Issues Such:
- Health-Related Grounds: Medical conditions that would make admission inadvisable.
- Criminal Grounds: Criminal convictions or related issues affecting admissibility.
- Immigrant Membership:Association with totalitarian parties.
- Misrepresentation: False statements or omissions in immigration matters.
- Smuggling:Involvement in immigration smuggling activities.
- Civil Penalties: Penalties imposed for certain immigration violations.
- Unlawful Presence:Accumulated unlawful presence of 180 days or more after April 1, 1997, followed by departure from the U.S.
Form I-601 can also be used for waivers related to specific acts or statuses, including:
- NACARA: Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act
- HRIFA:Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act of 1998
- TPS:Temporary Protected Status
- VAWA:Violence Against Women Act
For additional details, especially about less common waiver cases, refer to the relevant USCIS guidance or click here for more information
