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Misrepresentation Waiver (212(a)(6)(C))

FORMS: Form I-601

Overview

INA Section 212(a)(6)(C) renders inadmissible those who obtained or sought to obtain an immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation of material fact. This is among the most serious inadmissibility grounds and produces lifetime bars without waiver. I-601 waiver requires extreme hardship to qualifying U.S. citizen or LPR family member.

Eligibility Requirements

Subject to 212(a)(6)(C) finding; eligible for I-601 waiver (immediate relative, family preference, or specific other categories); qualifying USC/LPR family member who would suffer extreme hardship; and merit discretion.

Application Process

Documentation of misrepresentation context; extreme hardship case for qualifying family member; comprehensive favorable equities; and rehabilitation evidence.

Required Documentation

Required: detailed analysis of alleged misrepresentation (was it material? willful? attributable to applicant?); extreme hardship documentation; rehabilitation; truthfulness in current proceedings.

Government Filing Fees

I-601 filing fee.


Processing Timeline

12–36 months.

Why Choose Our Firm

Misrepresentation cases are among the most challenging — we craft strong cases distinguishing inadvertent from willful misrepresentation, materiality issues, and overwhelming hardship factors.

READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?

If you face a misrepresentation finding, contact us immediately. Strategic responses early in the process are far more effective than later remediation.

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