If immigration says you need a waiver, your next step matters.
A waiver may be needed when immigration law says a person is not eligible to receive a visa, green card, or other immigration benefit unless the government forgives a specific ground of inadmissibility. Waiver cases are serious, personal, and evidence-heavy. We help families understand the issue, organize the facts, and prepare the case carefully.
When a waiver may be needed
- Unlawful presence in the United States.
- Certain misrepresentation issues.
- Prior removal or deportation.
- Certain criminal or immigration violations.
- Entry or status problems.
- Other immigration history concerns.
Common waiver applications
- I-601 waiver.
- I-601A provisional unlawful presence waiver.
- I-212 permission to reapply after removal.
- I-192 waiver in certain victim-based immigration cases.
- Other waiver or hardship-based filings.
The hardship requirement
Many waivers require showing that a qualifying relative would suffer extreme hardship if the waiver is denied. Hardship can involve family separation, medical issues, financial impact, emotional hardship, country conditions, caregiving responsibilities, and other serious consequences.
Why waivers are different
Waivers are not just forms. They require careful legal review, detailed personal history, supporting documents, and a clear explanation of why the family would suffer hardship if the waiver is not approved.
Related immigration help
Some cases involve more than one issue. These related pages may also help you understand the next step.
Your consultation, done differently.
Your first conversation about your case should be clear, direct, and useful. When you schedule a consultation, you meet directly with Attorney Nathan Osorio — not an assistant or paralegal.
What to expect
- You meet directly with Attorney Nathan Osorio.
- Each consultation lasts up to one hour.
- We take time to understand your situation and immigration history.
- We explain options clearly and honestly.
- You should leave with a better understanding of your next step.
Ready to understand your next step?
Call the office or send an email to schedule a consultation.