Waivers under the Adam Walsh act (AWA)
The Walsh Act was enacted on July 27, 2006, to:
(a) protect children from sexual exploitation and
violent crime;
(b) prevent child abuse and child pornography;
(c) promote internet safety, and
(d) honor the memory of Adam Walsh and other child crime victims.
No. This is only for sex crimes with minors by the U.S. Citizen.
Any family based petition by the U.S. Citizen including marriage and fiancee petitions.
Yes. It is one of the hardest Immigration Waivers.
USCIS has indicated that it will only approve such a petition upon proof “beyond any reasonable doubt” that the petitioner poses no risk to the alien spouse.
The “no risk” determination is entirely within the discretion of USCIS.
Demonstrating “no risk” can be extremely difficult. The petitioner typically must produce certified records demonstrating successful completion of counseling or rehabilitation programs; certified evaluations by psychiatrists, clinical psychologists,
Or clinical social workers attesting to the degree of rehabilitation or behavior modification; and other evidence of good character and exemplary service in the community.