Seeking a Waiver to Avoid Deportation Due to Criminal History
Person in deportation wins 212(c) relief and gets to keep her Green Card.
Crime was possession for sale of drugs
Waivers for Criminal Grounds of Inadmissibility
The specific type of waiver an individual may be eligible for depends on their immigration status, the nature of their crime, and other factors.
The I-601 Waiver: Overcoming Criminal Bars to Entry
Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, is a common path for those seeking to overcome criminal inadmissibility. To qualify, an applicant must demonstrate that their removal would cause “extreme hardship” to a qualifying relative, such as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse, parent, or child.
