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I-601 Waivers And Extreme Hardship

There is a thread over here ( I-601 and extreme... ) on the IWL discussion board which includes some excellent information regarding the filing of an extreme hardship waiver. Some additional information and the original post material can found over here (general guide for waivers...) on the Family Based Immigation forum.

Hardship waivers are usually applied for when the individual intends to immigrate to the US but has been deemed inadmissible (excluded) because of:
  • Health related problems (HIV, TB, etc)
  • Criminal and related violations
  • People likely to become a public charge on welfare
  • Security and related violations
  • Illegal entrants and immigration violators
  • Document violations
  • etc.
Although this blog is mostly focused on those who wish to travel to the US but have no intention of immigrating (where an I-192 application is needed - Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Non-Immigrant) I do intend to post when possible anything related to I-601 waivers in general.
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  1. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 7:59 PM

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  2. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    well this is very nice information about immigration waiver. really like your idea. keep posting regarding i601 Waiver. thanks for sharing this nice post.

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