waiver I-601

[LC2016 15]

ok I just got off the phone with our "lawyer" and he seems to "think" that we might have to file a I-601 waiver. My question is where do I get it and how much is it and what if we can't prove any hardship on me. I mean besides a parent being on cholesterol and blood pressure meds. As well as me also borderline diabetic and needing to keep an eye on my cholesterol and blood pressure.

Anyone know the guidelines for Cuidad Juarez.

Also do they give an answer right there or do you have to wait??

Thanks in advance!

[Otto 83]

Waiver for what purpose?

[canadian_wife 1,791]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=316

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=319

Take a look at the links so you have an idea of what to expect. Use your lawyer, it is necessary for this process

What is the ban for?

Good luck

[Lia792 5]

*Hopefully they won't give you a waiver.

*If they do, have the waiver packet ready because sometimes you can stick around in Ciudad Juarez. I think they either send the visa to DHL or if you are eligible for a waiver or not.

Here's a good link for waivers:

waivers

You should prepare as if you were going to have to present it and have it with you and also bring related information to your interview.

Here's what Ciudad Juarez has to say about it.

http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/hcis601.html

On the USCIS website it says $545.

Good luck!

[LC2016 15]

*Hopefully they won't give you a waiver.

*If they do, have the waiver packet ready because sometimes you can stick around in Ciudad Juarez. I think they either send the visa to DHL or if you are eligible for a waiver or not.

Here's a good link for waivers:

waivers

You should prepare as if you were going to have to present it and have it with you and also bring related information to your interview.

Here's what Ciudad Juarez has to say about it.

http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/hcis601.html

On the USCIS website it says $545.

Good luck!

Thanks e veyone for the quick replies. Well, while David was in the US like everyone else he had his run in with the law. He got a couple of DWI's which was considered a felony and got sentenced to rehab which we or rather I have the certificate where he did his rehab and graduated or whatever from there. While we was in rehab for 9 mths INS did a random name check and found that he was illegal and put a detention hold on him, when he finished his rehab they transferred him to Louisiana. He was able to post bond and then we were also able to get him voluntary departure and he's been in Mexico ever since. That's why our "lawyer" said we might want to have the I-601 ready just in case.

However, I've read some of the other topics none of them even apply to me. I think that we're just freaking stuck.

[Lia792 5]

Definitely check out www.smf.juarez-mexico.com and www.immigrate2us.com because I have seen deportation cases involving problems like DUIs on those sites.

The ban would depend on how long he was illegal for, whether he was EWI at any time, how many times, etc. The voluntary departure will help your case.

Here's the govt link on it:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/ineligib...ities_1364.html

Here's some threads (not all are recent.)

http://immigrate2us.net/forum/archive/index.php/t-786.html

http://www.immigrate2us.net/forum/showthre...at-Log-09-23-09 (Laurel Scott's chat.)

If you can't find info anywhere, I really recommend Laurel Scott's weekly chat. Just google her name and she does it every Wednesday. I don't know the time.

This one has 21 pages of I-601 waivers with drug/ criminal issues:

http://immigrate2us.net/forum/showthread.p...l-Issues-Thread

I also recommend smf.juarez-mexico.

http://www.smf.juarez-mexico.com/index.php?topic=3504.0

There is a lot of other helpful info on that site as well (Not that VJ isn't helpful, cuz it is, but those two sites specialize in waivers and deportations and especially at Juarez.)

That part has bad news: "For example, if your client has two DUI convictions then regardless of the hardships and the evidence, it will be referred." That means the waiver would processed long-term and could last a year or so in processing.

I'm really sorry; it sounds like your case is going to take a while, but keep your hopes up because one never knows with Juarez. Just be prepared for the possibilities.

[Lia792 5]

I would also like to say if the wait is killing you, some people do choose to move to Mexico for the wait. Since they become really familiar with the country it is actually easier for some of them to write their hardship letters.

Also, smf.juarez-mexico.com has a lot of formats for hardship letters and what doesn't get approved and what does and the people there seem to give helpful comments on hardship letters.

[elmcitymaven 9,711]

Moving to the Waivers and Admin Processing forum as the OP's question is about a waiver.

[canadian_wife 1,791]

The DWI and the illegal presence both concern me as both may be a reason for a waiver

His illegal presence - how long was it? How many times did he enter the US without inpsection?

His DWI - how long ago was it? Was it just the 1 time?

Take a stroll over to immigrate2us.net, they specialise in waivers and bans.

Why is just now your lawyer telling you that you 'might' need a wiaver?

Good luck

PS - it has not been INS for many years

[LC2016 15]

The DWI and the illegal presence both concern me as both may be a reason for a waiver

His illegal presence - how long was it? How many times did he enter the US without inpsection?

His DWI - how long ago was it? Was it just the 1 time?

Take a stroll over to immigrate2us.net, they specialise in waivers and bans.

Why is just now your lawyer telling you that you 'might' need a wiaver?

Good luck

PS - it has not been INS for many years

Really my lawyer hasn't been much help through this whole process. He has been a TOTAL waste of money, and to be honest it doesn't sound like he knows what the ####### he's doing. He (David) was here since '94 he's only had one EWI and hadn't left the country since he came in, and no it wasn't he's only DWI the last one was 2006 I believe ( I have the papers somewhere).

Sorry about the INS part just easier for me to type.LOL.

[nigel 7]

Yep....

The Dreaded 601 waiver.....maybe also the 212 waiver ....maybe...

Like a few members said take a trip over the i2us site there ya find plenty of dos/don'ts about this process..

I Didnt do a lawyer for my 601 waiver nor my hardship letters neither it was (D.I.Y) For me so with some great advice in writeing such hardship letters you also could do this yourself...

But if not....l i recommend Laurel Scott as she has a good record and she does this stuff everyday.....

Also she has a open chat on her site once a wk..which maybe handy for you..

Im not sure what it cost to file nor how long it takes for your country..but please , please, take this waiver stuff very serious .....they don't play around with this..as ive seen some great hardship letters being denied.....

sorry...H/S/L is a letter that the usc must show that his/her spouse is giving blah blah blah hardships in being split from each other...(its a begging letter from the usc and also the alien) to ask for forgiveness...for his/ her crimes....

Best wishes...

[LC2016 15]

Yep....

The Dreaded 601 waiver.....maybe also the 212 waiver ....maybe...

Like a few members said take a trip over the i2us site there ya find plenty of dos/don'ts about this process..

I Didnt do a lawyer for my 601 waiver nor my hardship letters neither it was (D.I.Y) For me so with some great advice in writeing such hardship letters you also could do this yourself...

But if not....l i recommend Laurel Scott as she has a good record and she does this stuff everyday.....

Also she has a open chat on her site once a wk..which maybe handy for you..

Im not sure what it cost to file nor how long it takes for your country..but please , please, take this waiver stuff very serious .....they don't play around with this..as ive seen some great hardship letters being denied.....

sorry...H/S/L is a letter that the usc must show that his/her spouse is giving blah blah blah hardships in being split from each other...(its a begging letter from the usc and also the alien) to ask for forgiveness...for his/ her crimes....

Best wishes...

Thank you guys soo much! Its too much information to take in but these sites have really been helpful.

[momof1 205]

*Hopefully they won't give you a waiver.

*If they do, have the waiver packet ready because sometimes you can stick around in Ciudad Juarez. I think they either send the visa to DHL or if you are eligible for a waiver or not.

Here's a good link for waivers:

waivers

You should prepare as if you were going to have to present it and have it with you and also bring related information to your interview.

Here's what Ciudad Juarez has to say about it.

http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/hcis601.html

On the USCIS website it says $545.

Good luck!

Incorrect. In CDJ, the applicant would attend the immigrant visa interview where they will be denied their visa based on their specific inadmissibilities. They will be told if they are eligible for a waiver or not. At that time, they will be allowed to schedule a waiver appointment if they are found eligible. These appointments are currently about 2 to 3 months apart. Unlike other consulates, the waiver cannot be submitted after they have been found eligible. It can only be submitted at the later waiver appointment.

When the waiver is submitted, they have a chance to be immediately(in a few days actually) approved, but with so many DUI's and a voluntary departure I would be very prepared for a referral. Currently waivers that are referred to the longer process in CDJ are taking anywhere between 10 and 18 months. During that time the applicant can send in additional hardship evidence in hopes of an eventual approval.

Yep....

The Dreaded 601 waiver.....maybe also the 212 waiver ....maybe...

The 212 waiver is for deportation or removal. Voluntary departure is not a deportation or removal and does not require a 212 waiver.

[momof1 205]

We filed 601 and 212 waivers in July 2008. We were required to file these based on my husband's fraudulent entry, subsequent visa overstay, and deportation.

Waivers are difficult and if you can afford an experienced lawyer I would suggest that you do so.

The hardship letter is not a "begging letter" asking for forgiveness. It is a legal document outlining the reasons why your spouse's inadmissibilities should be forgiven. Every argument you say should be supported by evidence. You have to prove why you cannot live in Mexico AND why you cannot live without him in the US for the duration of his ban. I'm sorry, I love my spouse and we must be together aren't reasons to be approved. You're trying to show why the hardship you will face is above and beyond the "normal" hardships one would face in this situation.

In our case the main hardships we used were: my son's congenital heart condition(lack of high quality care in Algeria, need to have my husband here to work to pay medical bills, and take my son to his doctors appts), threat of terrorism in Algeria, and cultural differences.

Good luck to you!

[nigel 7]

You can sex it up as much as you like..

It's a begging letter bottom line..