Typically, you can use Form I-601A to file for a waiver if: You are physically present in the United States. You are at least 17 years of age at the time of filing. Have an immigrant visa case pending with the U.S. Department of State.
How long does it take for I-601A waiver to be approved?
4 to 6 months
Generally, it takes 4 to 6 months to process an I-601A waiver application.
What happens when you get approved for a I-601A?
If approved, your application will be sent to the National Visa Center. The NVC will send you a letter requesting you to pay the applicable fees. These fees include the processing fee of $630, and a biometric processing fee of $85 (you are exempt from the biometric processing fee of you are at least 79 years old).
What qualifies as extreme hardship for immigration?
Extreme hardship has been defined to mean hardship that is greater than what your relative would experience under normal circumstances if you were not allowed to come to or stay in the United States.
How do I prove extreme hardship for I-601A?
The legal requirements for proving extreme hardship are:
- You must have a “qualifying relative” who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- The USCIS considers extreme hardship to your qualifying relative, not to you.
- Your qualifying relative does not have to be the person who sponsored you for immigration.
What is i601a waiver?
The I-601A provisional waiver allows certain immigrant visa applicants with relatives who are U.S. citizens or lawful residents to apply for a provisional waiver of the unlawful presence grounds of inadmissibility pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act Section 212(a)(9)(B).
What happens if my I-601A is denied?
If USCIS denies your I-601A, it might send you a Notice to Appear (NTA) for a deportation hearing. Under current USCIS policies, an NTA is issued when an immigration benefit is denied to an alien who is unlawfully present in the U.S, which includes most people who apply for I-601A waivers.
