Lawyer said I need 601 waiver for sure

[zw085213 0]

Hi everyone, I am preparing CR1 visa and I was told by a lawyer that I need a 601 waiver definately after I was denied at POE 2 yrs ago.

2 years ago, my boss sent me to USA to work for him in his office in US. I didnt overstay and went back home before the date officer gave me. At my second time to enter with B visa, I was suspected and sent to the second interview. I admitted that I worked for my boss in state in my previous trip, and lied to the officer that I came to visit my friend. I know I was stupid to lie, but I was too scary. I was inadmissable pursuant to 212(a)(7)(A)(i)(I), however the officer let me do withdraw application for admission, and I was told I can apply the visa at anytime without any bar, then was sent back home the next day.

My husband is an U.S. citizen, he petitions me now. When we were filing 260 form, we were not sure about the question "Have you ever been unlawfully present, overstayed the amount of time granted by an immigration official or otherwise violated the terms of a U.S. visa?"

Then we consulated a lawyer from Avvo. I sent him my swore statement at POE, he read it through. He said I had to mark the question "yes" on 260, because I admitted I worked in USA in my previous visit, so I violet the terms of a U.S. visa. A 601 waiver is needed for sure. He also suggested me to prepare 601 now, because it takes time and I should hand in it to the officer in interview.

So my question is, I need a waiver for sure? And I should prepare 601 now? How do I know whether I need a waiver? Can I do it after interview?

Thank you!

[Boiler 43,396]

Yes is the answer

I would expect you will but you will only know for certain after the interview.

[zw085213 0]

Yes is the answer

I would expect you will but you will only know for certain after the interview.

Thanks! Why the officer let me do withdraw application for admission? And how much usually let lawyer do 601 waiver?

[Boiler 43,396]

Consulate that determines any bans, so there is no way of knowing for certain.

I have seen $3000 to $10000 and more, make sure you have a waiver specialist, most Lawyers are not.

[zw085213 0]

Consulate that determines any bans, so there is no way of knowing for certain.

I have seen $3000 to $10000 and more, make sure you have a waiver specialist, most Lawyers are not.

Ok. Could you please recommend one? We dont have much money, I think we can only afford $3000. And how long does lawyer need to prepare 601 waiver? Or can I do it after interview? Thanks a lot for your help.

[Boiler 43,396]

They get mentioned here or head on over to immigrate2us.net

It can be done anytime, more an issue of timing as obviously of you wait and see and need one then it will take longer.

[Jawaree 717]

Lizz Cannon and Heather Poole are expert reasonable waiver attys, google them