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Hi everyone,

I m hoping someone can point me to examples or sample packages for I-601 and I-212 waivers not to copy wording, but to understand structure, organization, and how successful packets are put together (cover letters, exhibit lists, evidence flow, etc.).

Brief background:

• I am a U.S. citizen.

• I recently completed my mom s LPR process on my own, and she was approved.

• We are now filing for my dad.

My dad was denied at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid based on the following history:

• In 1999, he was found to have used a false stamp in a passport, was denied entry, and returned to Ecuador.

• In 2000, he reentered the U.S. without inspection.

• He remained in the U.S. until 2008, when he left voluntarily to Spain.

• The consulate indicated he needs I-212 and I-601 waivers.

About legal help:
I know the standard advice is get a lawyer. I ve already done multiple paid consultations ($150 $300 each) and unfortunately have not received a clear or consistent plan. Given that I successfully handled my mom s residency case myself, I plan to prepare and file these waivers on my own.

My mom and I have already created a draft waiver package, and we are focused on making it as strong and well-organized as possible. We ve used AI as a tool to help with clear wording and structure, but all facts and evidence are real and properly documented.

Extreme hardship evidence we are including:

• My sister was in a serious car accident in November 2024, resulting in three spinal herniations. She requires daily care and assistance, which my parents provide.

• My mom is planning to begin formal studies in the U.S., which would be disrupted if she had to relocate.

• We also have a 14-year-old brother currently in Spain. We are in the process of obtaining a student visa for him as a temporary solution while waiting for him to become eligible for LPR through my mom (which I understand currently takes about 2 3 years).

What I m asking for:

• Where can I find real-world examples of I-601 and/or I-212 waiver packages?

• Forum posts, redacted samples, attorney blog examples, nonprofit resources, anything that shows how successful packets are organized.

Again, I m not looking to copy anyone s story, just to learn from format, strategy, and presentation.

Thank you in advance to anyone willing to share resources or point me in the right direction. I truly appreciate it.

I have been married for 30 years. My wife and I were married in eh USA and subsequently moved out of the country. My wife had to relinquish her Green Card. We are now coming back to the USA and had to reapply for the spousal visa and green card. I launched the application in April 2022. I am in the USA and my wife is in Australia, waiting the visa to be approved.

The file was approved by USCIS and sent to NEAC (NVC). In the forms sections, i states that all forms have been "accepted" with nothing outstanding. Both statuses on the AOS and application state "accepted". However, there are two messages that state the NVC is requesting W2s for me, the petitioner. I have uploaded the official IRS tax transcripts along with a copy of my tax return. I also sent in a letter explaining that I had sent the original 2s in with my tax return and I no longer have them in my possession but I did submit tax transcripts and my tax return. I received another message stating that the W2s need to be submitted.

I sent in a request asking the NVC to consider my tax transcripts and tax return for this purpose but I have not received a response to date.

The status states that the file is still at the NVC but all docs state they are accepted and there is nothing that says otherwise except for the message requesting w2s. Should I be write to my previous employers and ask for w2s and pay attention to the messages or should I pay attention to the fact that all submitted documents are accepted and nothing says outstanding or incomplete?

How long do i have to wait to find out for sure?

Thank you

Jeff

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I did an AOS from my H1B to GC. I have been a permanent resident since the last 5 continuous years now. Have no criminal history or tax offenses.

The only real issue in my situation has been a long term divorce and child custody case that's been holding out for 3 years now. I do not know when the decree will be issued, nor when the child custody case will be finalized. My lawyers have said it should come sometime mid-2026. There were no issues of infidelity or anything like that, but the marriage was full of physical abuse and the court has been taking a lot of that into consideration for this custody case.

I am aware of the 8/15/25 Good Moral Character Memo as well, and have enough documentation to prove that: neighbor's letters, community and church involvement, mentoring, employer letters, etc. .

I am eligible to apply for N-400 on the 5yr rule but have not started the process yet. I'd like to do so in order to ensure the safety of my child and to prove to the court that I am serious about settling in the United States long term. I have no criminal/DUI/minor offense history, always have filed taxes on time (always paid any taxes due on time as well), and am current on the small amount of child support I pay...

So the question is...is it okay to go ahead and file the N-400 on 5yr rule while I wait for the divorce decree to come? I am okay hiring an immigration lawyer as well in case that is recommended in the current climate. FWIW, I am a British Citizen.

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