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A statement template

A necessary part of your application for a waiver of inadmissibility (I-194) is a written statement regarding the purpose of your intended activities in the US. A few people have told me that they suffer from writers block or are simply not sure about what to write when it comes to preparing their personal statements. I've taken my short statement and posted here as a template which I hope should get you started:
To whom it may concern: Please accept this statement regarding the purpose of my intended activities in the US. I primarily intend to travel to the United States as a representative of the company that I work for (name the company) where I am employed as a (describe your title). The purpose is most often for internal meetings, training and conferences. I also intend to travel to the US with my family for short vacations.
If you were refused entry to the US because of a criminal conviction you will have to submit a statement explaining the circumstances of each arrest, conviction and the sentence or fine imposed. Additionally you should submit any evidence or explanation of your reform or rehabilitation such as counseling, current employment, marital status, community service, etc. While I can't post the particulars of my convictions here (they wouldn't help you anyway) you should remember to state when the altercation occurred and the particulars of each charge and conviction. You should also follow up with a paragraph about how much you've changed since then, or how you learned and are now a better person and will not re offend. You should also summarize with something about how your inability to travel to the US is causing you great financial strain, or other.

The preceding is what I used for my application (and it worked for me). That doesn't necessarily mean that it will work for you. Obviously use what I've provided at your own risk. My hope is that it will get you started.
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  1. UnknownJune 16, 2007 at 11:14 AM

    Nice that you have done this blog. I my first waiver is expiring next July..and its good to review the steps you have outlined. The real drag of this is you have to do it again in 5 years, from what I'm told this is a lifetime thing...no waiving the waiver

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