US Immigration from Spain

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.

One of the documents asked during the k1 process is police certificates from all countries that the beneficiary has lived since 16 years old. What happens if a country won't give you one? for example, Russia is making things difficult for my and my partner's application. We are getting pretty stressed about this.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I m the U.S. petitioner for my fianc s K-1 visa and I m a bit confused about the financial-support part. I m currently unemployed, but I own an apartment in Spain that I rent out for 2,640/month (about $2,800 USD). I also have an investment account with about 33,000 (~$35,000 USD) in savings.

The apartment lease is for one year (renewable), and I can provide the rental contract and bank statements showing regular deposits. My fianc (the beneficiary) also has about 80,000 (~$85,000 USD) in investments of his own, which he will bring with him to the U.S.

My questions:

1. Will my rental income and savings be enough to qualify for the I-134 requirement, even though I m not currently employed?

2. Does it matter that the lease is only one year long?

3. Can I include my fianc s 80k as additional evidence of overall financial stability, even if it can t officially count toward my I-134?

4. The rental contract is in Spanish and quite long is it okay to provide just a partial translation (rent amount, dates, signatures) with a certification of translation instead of translating the whole document?

Any advice or examples from people who ve been in a similar situation would be really appreciated!

Thanks so much

I am thinking ahead, but if your spouse gets approved after the interview and enters the U.S. with the green card and visa, can we travel outside the U.S.? There is a family wedding in Europe and we wanted to see if it is OK to leave the country for 2 weeks for travel after entering the U.S. as a legal resident/spouse? Is It safe to exit and enter soon after? My spouse is a Spanish citizen if that matters.

Hi everyone,
I m getting ready (way ahead of time) to submit my I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, and I d really appreciate some feedback on whether my packet looks strong and complete.

Here s what I will be including:

-Cover Letter.

-Form G-1450 (Credit Card Authorization).

-Form G-1145 (E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance).

-Completed Form I-751.

-Copy of my Green Card (front and back).

-Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage (see below):

• Apartment lease agreement.

• Medical and dental ID cards (through Amazon Benefits).

• Joint bank accounts (Checking and Savings) and statements with regular transactions.

• Car insurance.

• Supplemental, Life, and AD&D insurance (through Amazon Benefits).

• 401(k) retirement plan (through Amazon Benefits).

• Copies of both our driver s licenses.

• Official IRS tax transcripts (including W-2s) for 2024 and 2025.

• Internet, phone, and car wash accounts.

• Mail and packages addressed to me and/or my husband.

• Photos of us together.

Does this look like enough? Should I include something else?

I have heard something about a notice enclosed in the 2-year green card envelope. It says, "Use this tear-off portion to speed your application for an extension or replacement card." Is it necessary to include this notice?

Thank you so much in advance for your help and guidance!