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Immigration Waiver Attorney in Hawaii

Being told you are “inadmissible” to the United States can feel like a door slamming shut. But for many people, that door is not permanently closed. An immigration waiver may allow you to overcome a ground of inadmissibility and move forward with your green card application, visa, or immigration benefit. If you’ve been told you have an inadmissibility issue, please reach out.

What Does “Inadmissible” Mean?

When you apply for a green card, a visa, or entry into the United States, the government evaluates whether you are “admissible” — essentially, whether you meet the legal requirements to be allowed in. There are many things that can make a person inadmissible, and some of them are not obvious until you’re in the middle of an application.

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Common grounds of inadmissibility include:

  • Prior unlawful presence in the United States (overstaying a visa or entering without inspection)

  • Certain criminal convictions or arrests

  • Immigration fraud or misrepresentation

  • Failure to have required vaccinations

  • Prior removal or deportation orders

  • Health-related grounds

What Is an Immigration Waiver?

A waiver is a formal request to the U.S. government to forgive, or “waive,” a particular ground of inadmissibility. Think of it as making a case for why you should be allowed to proceed despite the issue in question. Different waivers apply to different grounds of inadmissibility, and the eligibility requirements, documentation, and arguments involved vary significantly from one to the next.

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Waivers are not easy to prepare or win on your own. They often require significant supporting documentation, detailed legal arguments, and in some cases, evidence of the hardship that would be caused to qualifying U.S. citizen or permanent resident family members. A poorly prepared waiver can mean years of delay or denial.

Waivers We Handle

  • Unlawful presence waivers (I-601A provisional waiver and I-601 waiver)

  • Waivers for crimes and fraud

  • Vaccination waivers

  • Other inadmissibility waivers evaluated case by case

Our Approach to Waiver Cases

Sherry will start by thoroughly reviewing your situation to identify every potential ground of inadmissibility that might apply. Sometimes people don’t even realize they have an issue until they’re well into the application process — and discovering it late can cause significant delays. We’d rather find out where you stand early.

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Once we understand the full picture, we’ll assess which waivers are available, explain the requirements clearly, and help you build the strongest possible case.

Ready to get started? 

Schedule a confidential consultation or call 808-808-NOHA (6642).

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