celticpa

I am so glad things worked out for you. I only wish the ride was smoother and quicker. You did receive what you signed up for and that is a visa. Good luck.

What did Liz Cannon say about your case?

Thanks for updating us, wonder how the concept of Consulate nonreviewability comes into play? I would have assumed the first port of call would be contacting the Consulate.

Hi yes I think the lawyer I am with now basically only works on waivers and I have looked up on places like here and others and she has a good name and people only say good things about her. 
 
There is a lot of background to this and my mother was through a lot in the past with trying to keep custody of me and with my parents separation which to put it nicely was very crazy. 
 
Hopefully something might come of it yet. 
 
 

Yes I think I've said that now on 3 or 4 past posts that I did.
 
And as I said one lawyer is specialised in I601 (waiver). 
 
All i I can do at this stage is try and see what god has in store for me. 
 
Thanks for for replies and you're time it all helps 

Most Lawyers are not familiar with waivers, a bit of a speciality. Mostly a question of presentation.
 
I take it you misused the VWP, an avenue now obviously closed, I would assume that the I 601 would need to address the misrep as well as the criminality.

Get a good lawyer who does waivers and who has a high approval rate for waivers. When it comes to waivers each case is unique, and circumstances vary significantly from case to case, sometimes a good lawyer can find a small detail  that might make quite an impact on your case. I think is worth trying.

You talk about "how you always used to go to the US "    Did you disclose your prior convictions on you visa/esta application back then ?

Couple of things to note:
 
For NIV waiver, you don't need to have a lawyer. If at the time of visa interview, the CO determines you're eligible to get visa, they will recommend you for non-immigrant waiver and send your case themselves.
 
Second, for IV, extreme hardship is not the only way to get permanent waiver. You can apply for IV waiver based on the fact that at least 15 years have passed by since the last conviction and there has not been any further blots on your record, plus a strong showing of rehab. That would be 212(h)1(A) Waiver. While 212(h)1(B) Waiver is for extreme hardship path.

Doesn't hurt to try but I wouldn't get my hopes up. 

It's hard to get tourist visa waivers, but in your case, I think you may have a chance as your convictions were so long ago.  The problem will  be getting a visa in itself, because you have shown clear immigrant intent by applying for a greencard visa  Still, it is worth giving it a shot, if you have the money to apply- all they can say is no.

How old is your mom? Is she alone in the US or is she married? Any kids in the US?