What is the difference between i-601 and i 212?

The I-212 and I-601 waiver applications are both required in many circumstances. Where the I-212 requests permission to apply to return to the U.S., the I-601 is actually the application to return. However, the I-212 and I-601 may often be confused with the I-601a, which is a provisional unlawful presence waiver.

Do i need i-601 and i-212?

You may request both the waiver and consent to reapply for admission to the United States after you have attended your visa interview at a U.S. consulate and after a consular officer has found you inadmissible. You must file Form I-212 together with Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.

What does Approved I-212 mean?

I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal.

What is Form I-601 used for?

What is the Purpose of Form I-601? An individual who is ineligible to be admitted to the United States as an immigrant or to adjust status in the United States, and certain nonimmigrant applicants who are inadmissible, must file this application to seek a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility.

Who is eligible for i-212 waiver?

The I-212 waiver is only one of many waivers that can provide relief for immigration violations under U.S. immigration law, however, only individuals who have been found inadmissible under sections 212(a)(9)(A) or 212(a)(9)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) may apply for the I-212 waiver.

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Is I-212 required?

Unlike 212(a)(9)(A) inadmissibility, an I-212 is always needed for inadmissibility under 212(a)(9)(C), and filing the application does not allow the noncitizen to skip the required ten years outside the country.

What happens after Form I-212 is approved?

If the I-212 waiver application is approved, the foreign national can reschedule an interview with the U.S. consulate/embassy abroad and obtain a visa. In approximately ONE (1) to THREE (3) months after arriving to the U.S., the foreign national will receive his/her Permanent Resident Card (“Green Card”).

What is next step after I 601 approval?

What Happens After I 601 Is Approved? Once the waiver is approved by USCIS, the applicant should receive a packet of information from the U.S. Embassy of his or her country of origin. The packet will instruct the applicant to set up a new interview appointment at the consulate.

How long does it take for an I 601 to be approved?

How long does it take for an I-601 waiver to be approved? For those filing Form I-601 in the United States, expect processing times to be approximately 4-6 months.

What is the difference between I 601 and I-601A?

The biggest difference between the two forms is the reason for inadmissibility. Form I-601A is specifically designed for the ban while Form I-601 is for most other grounds of inadmissibility, including health reasons, criminal history or intent, poverty, lack of labor certification, and more.

How much does the I-212 cost?

The USCIS government filing fee is $535 for the immediate relative petition. The I-212 waiver filing fee is $930.

How long does it take to get i-212 approved?

Processing times will range from 60 to 90 days from the day the biometrics are completed.

Can you file I 601 before interview?

You cannot file Form I-601 until after you attend your immigrant visa interview and after DOS determines that you are subject to other grounds of inadmissibility.

What percentage of I-601 waivers are approved?

The 84% approval rate combined with the very dangerous conditions in Mexico right now, especially for "Nortenos" who are subject to a high risk of kidnappings for ransom, makes the I-601A worth pursuing when there is sufficient evidence that the qualifying relative will suffer extreme hardship.

Who qualifies for I-601A waiver?

Form I-601A is used for applicants in the United States with immediate U.S citizens or green card family members (such as parents or a spouse) and who entered the United States illegally. If you wish to apply for a green card, you will need to leave the United States and apply at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

Who is qualifying relative for 601 waiver?

To be eligible for an I-601 waiver, you must prove that your qualifying U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident relative will suffer extreme hardship due to your absence. A qualifying relative, under most types of I-601 waivers, is a spouse, parent, or child.

Why is my i-601 taking so long?

What are the I-601A processing times? There is a lot of variation in processing times for the I-601A provisional waiver. However, as of October 2020, it is common for I-601A waivers to be in process for longer than one year. This is likely due to the pandemic and slower overall processing by USCIS.

How long does it take for I-601 waiver to be approved 2022?

In terms of processing times, USCIS and DOS are coordinating closely to make sure that the timing of the approval of a provisional unlawful presence waiver application is close to the time of the scheduled immigrant visa interview abroad. Generally, it takes 4 to 6 months to process an I-601A waiver application.

How much does an immigration pardon cost?

$930. You may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashier's check. When filing at a USCIS lockbox facility, you may also pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions.

Can my immigrant visa still be denied if I have the i601a approval?

Even after the I-601A waiver is granted, the U.S. embassy or consulate could deny your immigrant visa because of a reason different than your unlawful presence in the U.S. Usually if there is a denial, it's due to something else that you did in violation of the immigration laws.

Why would a I-601 waiver get denied?

One of the most common reasons U.S. immigration authorities deny an I-601 waiver application is insufficient evidence of extreme hardship to qualifying U.S. relatives. Sometimes this is simply due to the applicant not having submitted enough convincing documentation.

How long does it take to get an interview after waiver approved 2021?

This is generally 2-3 days after the USCIS approval. If the applicant does not receive the packet within 30 days it is recommended to contact the consulate. Once the packet's instructions are followed the applicant can schedule the consulate interview online.

Can a deported person come back legally by marrying a citizen?

Can a deported person come back legally by marrying a citizen? Often yes (unless prior marriage fraud) after an immigrant petition approved and waiver(s) granted.

Can you come back to U.S. after deportation?

If you were ordered removed (or deported) from the U.S., you cannot simply turn around and come back. By the legal terms of your removal, you will be expected to remain outside of the country for a set number of years: usually either five, ten, or 20.

What is the difference between i 192 and i 212?

The Form I-212 application must be approved before an individual previously removed can return to the U.S. within the 5-year period, regardless of nationality/citizenship. The Form I-192 is required for individuals who are inadmissible to the U.S. pursuant to almost any other provision of U.S. immigration law.