Under specific provisions in U.S. immigration laws, a non-citizen may be found inadmissible and barred from applying for a green card or returning to the U.S. if they leave, but there are processes to request a waiver of inadmissibility for individuals who qualify. Kiang Immigration Law provides counsel and representation in the complex laws that apply to determining eligibility for a waiver and in filing for an inadmissibility waiver. Based in Alhambra, California, we serve individuals and families throughout the Greater Los Angeles area and Southern California, across the United States, and around the world.

Our Time-Tested Success and Client Dedication

Navigating the inadmissibility waiver process requires an extensive understanding of complex immigration law provisions and processes. For an individual seeking a waiver, representation by an experienced immigration lawyer is essential. Over more than three decades, Kiang Immigration Law has established a strong reputation as a preeminent immigration law firm in the community. Our success comes through our high levels of knowledge and skill and our commitment to providing an exceptional level of client service. Over the years, we have maintained an exceptionally high approval rate for our clients’ waiver applications.

Our attorneys, William Kiang and John Kiang, focus exclusively on immigration law, which enables us to devote our full attention to each client’s immigration needs. Our extensive knowledge of immigration law includes thorough familiarity with the complex rules and detailed processes that apply to waivers. We always stay up to date on changes and nuances that affect the process. In addition, our dedication to providing the highest level of client service means that we always answer questions, address concerns, and maintain ongoing communication with every client throughout the entire course of a matter.

Inadmissibility Waivers

Non-U.S. citizens can be denied admission to enter or remain in the United States and barred from receiving a green card or visa for specific reasons established in the Immigration and Nationality Act. Fortunately, the laws provide a process for qualified persons to request a waiver of inadmissibility, which provides the opportunity to demonstrate eligibility for admission and receive immigration benefits.

Waiver laws, rules, and procedures are extremely complex. Only individuals who qualify may apply for a waiver. The proper application form and extensive documentation are required. An applicant must meet all statutory and regulatory requirements, but immigration officials also have broad discretion in granting waivers. It is critical to have professional guidance throughout the process. Getting trustworthy professional help greatly improves the likelihood of success. At Kiang Immigration Law, we have over 30 years of immigration experience in assisting clients with the waiver process.

Common reasons why individuals require a waiver include:

• Immigration fraud and misrepresentation (such as using a fake passport or providing false information verbally or in writing)
• Certain criminal convictions
• Unlawful presence in the United States
• Membership in a totalitarian party
• Health-related grounds

Waiver Application Forms

Specific application forms must be used in applying for a waiver. The circumstances of inadmissibility determine which form is appropriate for an individual applicant. At Kiang Immigration Law, we help with all types of waiver applications, including the following:

Form I-601

An I-601 waiver is the most common type of waiver application. It is used to apply for a waiver for persons ineligible to enter or to adjust status for specific grounds of inadmissibility, such as immigration fraud or certain criminal violations.

Form I-601A

Form I-601A is for applicants who are subject to the 3-year or 10-year reentry bars due to unlawful presence in the United States. These bars to reentry are only triggered if the applicant departs the United States after being unlawfully present for a certain period of time.

Form I-612

Form I-612 is an Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement. Exchange student J-1 and J-2 visa holders and their families may use this form to apply for a waiver of the two-year foreign residence requirement (which requires them to return to their home country for two years at the end of their exchange program) on the basis of exceptional hardship or persecution.

Form I-212

This form may be required if you were previously removed or deported from the United States and wish to return during the time period you are required to stay out of the U.S.

Form I-192

This form is used to apply for advance permission to temporarily enter the U.S. if you are an inadmissible nonimmigrant and have the necessary documents or are an applicant for T (human trafficking victims) or U (certain crime victims) nonimmigrant status.

Succeeding in a Waiver Application

Every waiver application reflects the unique circumstances of the individual applicant. Extensive documentation is necessary to demonstrate the applicant’s eligibility for the waiver. When you get help from Kiang Immigration Law in completing the application and compiling the documentation, you benefit from our decades of experience and our meticulous attention to detail. Our attorneys guide you through the process step-by-step, from determining eligibility for a waiver to completing the application, compiling the documentation, and going through the process. Along the way, we explain everything in non-technical terms that are easy to understand.