I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility — Overcoming the Bar
When an immigrant visa applicant is found inadmissible at a U.S. embassy interview, they may be able to overcome that finding by filing Form I-601 — a waiver of inadmissibility.
This is a discretionary form of relief that requires demonstrating extreme hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative.
Not all grounds of inadmissibility are waivable. We assess your complete history to determine your eligibility.
Hardship to the applicant alone is not enough. USCIS requires proof of extreme hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent. The standard is high — it must exceed the ordinary hardship any family would face from separation.
