How to Apply for a 212(a)(6)(C)(i) Fraud or Misrepresentation Waiver (I-601)

If you’ve been found inadmissible under INA §212(a)(6)(C)(i) for fraud or willful misrepresentation of a material fact, you’re facing one of the most serious immigration issues possible. But here’s the good news: in many cases, you can still apply for a waiver (Form I-601) and overcome the bar to admission. Keeping your green card or … Read more

INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i): How We Assist Applicants Overcome Misrepresentation Findings (Real Successful Case Examples)

INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) commonly referred to as “212a6ci” is one of the most feared findings in US immigration law. It applies when USCIS or a US consulate believes an individual willfully misrepresented a material fact to obtain an immigration benefit. A 212(a)(6)(C)(i) finding triggers a lifetime bar but it does NOT always mean denial is final. … Read more

INA 212(a)(6)(E) Waiver

What Is Inadmissibility Under INA 212(a)(6)(E) Under section 212(a)(6)(E) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, a person can be found inadmissible to the United States for engaging in alien smuggling. This means that at some point, the individual assisted or attempted to assist someone in entering the US illegally. This ground of inadmissibility applies even … Read more

212(a)(6)(C)(i) Waiver

What Is Inadmissibility Under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) Under section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, an individual is inadmissible to the United States if they have been found to have committed fraud or willfully misrepresented a material fact in order to obtain a visa, entry, or any other immigration benefit. This ground of inadmissibility applies … Read more

Understanding INA 212(a)(9)(B)(ii): The 3-Year and 10-Year Unlawful Presence Bars

What Is INA 212(a)(9)(B)(ii) and How Does It Affect You? Under Section 212(a)(9)(B)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), individuals who accumulate unlawful presence in the US may face serious reentry bars that prevent them from obtaining a visa or green card for several years. This section of the law applies to those who: … Read more

I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver

On January 3, 2013, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule on provisional unlawful presence waivers. I-601A applications may be submitted to USCIS beginning March 4, 2013. This rule allows certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens who are physically present in the United States to file provisional unlawful presence waivers prior … Read more