I-212 WAIVER

An I-212 waiver allows someone who has been deported from the U.S. to apply lawfully for permission to enter before their period of ineligibility is up. The full name of an I-212 waiver is a “Reapplication for Admission After a Prior Deportation Order.” Applicants may not return to the United States until your I-212 application has been filed with the Department of Homeland Security and is subsequently approved. Failure to do so may result in your permanent inadmissibility from the United States.

I-212 waivers are discretionary. In other words, the government has the power to deny these applications if they chose to do so. Factors that go into the government’s decision include:

The applicant’s criminal and immigration history,
Evidence of moral character and rehabilitation, and
Hardship to family members lawfully present in the United States.
The reason the alien was deported.

How long ago the alien was deported.
The length of the alien’s lawful residence in the U.S. (if any).
The applicant’s moral character and respect for law and order
Whether the applicant is inadmissible to the U.S. under other sections of law
The applicant’s family responsibilities in the United States
Hardship to family members who are lawfully present in the U.S.
The need for the applicant to work in the U.S.

I-212 Waivers are complicated and often require the help of knowledgeable professionals to obtain a successful outcome. At the Jurado Firm, we have the experience you need in handling I-212 Waivers to ensure that you obtain the best possible outcome in your I-212 Waiver case. Give us a call, our initial consultations are free of cost.

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