Applying for a nonimmigrant visa waiver of inadmissibility can help individuals overcome past visa denials allows certain applicants, who are otherwise ineligible to enter the U.S. temporarily despite prior violations or ineligibility grounds.
Nonimmigrant waivers are crucial for overcoming barriers to entry.
“Deportation orders, crimes, fraud and many other grounds of inadmissibility can be waived with a nonimmigrant waiver.”
— Brian D. Lerner, Immigration Lawyer
Applying for a waiver under Section 212(d)(3) Requirements
An INA 212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for applicants inadmissible under INA 212(a)(2)(B). Factors in considering whether to recommend a waiver include the nature and date of the offense, possible rehabilitation of the alien’s character and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien’s proposed trip to the United States.
When applying for a waiver at a US Port of Entry, your package should include evidence of your citizenship, why you are inadmissible, all documents showing rehabilitation. Our attorneys help clients file for a waiver under Section 212(d)(3) when past violations threaten approval. Securing nonimmigrant waivers can greatly enhance your chances.
Common reasons applicants seek visa waivers include prior visa overstays, misrepresentation, or minor criminal records. The waiver process evaluates each case individually, taking into account the reason for the visit, time elapsed since the offense, and ties to the U.S. knowing the details surrounding nonimmigrant waivers can facilitate a smoother process.
