An individual deemed inadmissible may seek a Waiver of Inadmissibility to overrule the decision. Our Texas immigration lawyer can determine the appropriate action for admissibility to the US or to prevent deportation from the US.
What are the grounds for inadmissibility?
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) establishes multiple grounds of inadmissibility to the US, including the following:
- health: including having a mental or physical disorder that may pose a threat to safety, carrying a significant communicable disease, or failing to submit proof of vaccination
- prostitution: including those procuring, knowingly benefiting from, or otherwise engaging in prostitution
- crimes of moral turpitude: including offenses deemed base, vile, or depraved, generally encompassing convictions for fraud, murder, human trafficking, &/or sexual assault
- traffickers and beneficiaries of trafficking: including those engaged in human or drug trafficking and certain family members of individuals engaged in human or drug trafficking who knowingly have benefited from trafficking activities
- drug-related offenses: including any violation of foreign or domestic drug law, as well as evidence of drug abuse
- multiple criminal offenses: including at minimum two convictions with aggregate sentences of at least five years, with the exception of most political offenses
- security issues: including belonging to a totalitarian party or engaging in terrorist activity
- immigration violations: including alien smuggling, illegal entry, immigration fraud, and unlawful presence
Who is eligible for Waivers of Inadmissibility?
Waivers of Inadmissibility are designed to help those who have been found inadmissible to the US via an immigrant visa or those who were denied an Adjustment of Status and are currently stateside.
Differing waivers are available to best suit an individual’s circumstance, primarily their grounds for inadmissibility. Specific requirements apply for each waiver of inadmissibility and must be fulfilled. In most cases, applicants must demonstrably prove that their spouse or family would suffer undue hardship should they be denied their waiver.
A Texas immigration lawyer can help best determine the appropriate waiver to seek for your particular circumstance, including:
- I-601 Waiver: provides relief to individuals with a pending application for an adjustment of status, immigrant visa, or green card
- I-601A Provisional Waiver: provides relief for individuals who were unlawfully present in the US
- I-212 Waiver: provides relief to those barred from entry into the US based on a criminal conviction or unlawful stay
- Humanitarian and National Interest Waiver: provides relief for refugees and those seeking asylum or facing prosecution in their home country. Additionally, this waiver may apply to those with a profession or qualification that would benefit the US’s arts, sciences, or businesses
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The process to obtain a Waiver of Inadmissibility is arduous and intentionally complex. We’re here to help. Contact our Texas immigration lawyer to determine inclusions and exclusions specific to your status. Give us a call for a free consultation, and we’ll begin drafting your waiver today.
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