Waivers Available For Certain Aliens Who Entered Illegally or Engaged in Other Violations

Posted May 6, 2010 - Aliens who entered illegally or who violated certain immigration provisions are generally not permitted to enter or remain in the United States. Such aliens are generally ineligible for visas or adjustment of status. This exclusion applies to aliens who overstayed their visas, made misrepresentations on government documents, failed to maintain student status as well as those assisted those who failed to attend removal or deportation proceedings. The USCIS has published comprehensive directives that lists the waivers that are available to such aliens.

Aliens that qualify for a waiver of their violations may apply and, if successful, may be eligible to remain in the United States, obtain visas or apply for adjustment of status. Aliens in removal or deportation proceedings may qualify to file for a cancellation of the proceedings if a waiver is granted for the underlying immigration violation.

 [Read The March 2009 Publication Listing Available Waivers: Part 1  and Part 2 ]