Some immigration cases require a person to get a waiver, or "pardon." This happens when someone is determined to be "inadmissible" under US law. There are many factors that can make someone inadmissible, such as being unlawfully present in the US or having certain criminal convictions. Determining whether someone needs a waiver is extremely important, and it is highly recommended to work with an experienced immigration attorney who can spot those issues well in advance.
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Being considered inadmissible means that a person is not eligible to receive immigrant or non-immigrant status, or to receive visas. The law applying to immigrants and non-immigrants is different. Many people learn that they have this kind of problem following an interview or during a consultation with an attorney. For example, inadmissibility is common where someone entered the US unlawfully or overstayed their status, reentered unlawfully, or committed a crime, among many other factors. An experienced attorney can review these factors quickly.
In many cases, waivers are available. For example, people often need to apply for a waiver if the government is claiming a person lied at some point, or was unlawfully present in the US and then left the country. The different inadmissibility grounds usually have different waivers, making the process much more complicated. The legal standards for approval of a waiver usually involve hardship to US or resident family members, but not all family member relationships are considered.
Waiver applications are usually filed at the time of adjustment of status, following an interview or request for a waiver, prior to leaving the US for an interview abroad, or after being determined to be inadmissible at an interview abroad. They are also available in removal proceedings. Schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney to figure out the best options in a particular case.