What Is “Extreme Hardship” for an I-601 Waiver?
To qualify for a Form I-601 waiver, you must prove that your U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent would face extreme hardship, beyond ordinary consequences, if your admission is denied.
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To qualify for a Form I-601 waiver, you must prove that your U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent would face extreme hardship, beyond ordinary consequences, if your admission is denied.
Not everyone is automatically eligible to enter the U.S. due to various legal, medical, or immigration-related issues. Discover the most common reasons people are deemed inadmissible and which waivers can help you overcome them.
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Adjustment of status allows eligible immigrants to apply for a green card without leaving the United States. However, strict eligibility rules and statutory bars under INA § 245(c) may prevent some applicants from qualifying. In this guide, we explain the most common bars to adjustment, available exceptions for immediate relatives and employment-based applicants, and when immigration waivers such as Form I-601, I-601A, or I-212 may be required.