I-601 Waivers: New I-601 Form

Even though an individual may be approvable for a K-1 fiance(e) visa stamp, he or she may be prevented from entering the U.S. if s/he is considered inadmissible.

There are several reasons why an individual may be considered inadmissible. They can apply if an applicant has a criminal background or has previously violated U.S. immigration laws during time spent in the U.S. There are health-related grounds which may render an applicant inadmissible, if an applicant has a communicable disease.

Participation in certain political groups, including Communist parties, may also affect a fiance(e)’s eligiblity. This specifically affects fiance(e)s from China and an inquiry into whether a fiance(e) has membership in the Chinese Communist Party is a necessary question to make sure this ground for inadmissibility doesn’t apply.

If a ground for inadmissibility applies, the applicant’s prospects for entering the U.S. are not doomed. A waiver of the ground(s) of inadmissibility can be obtained. This application for a waiver is prepared on the I-601.

The USCIS has just revised Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (Revision Date 04/06/09 N, OMB Expiration Date 04/30/11) to make it easier for applicants to complete.

Applicants may now select from a list of grounds of inadmissibility on the form itself and mark all which apply to them in order to request a waiver. In addition to the list, the form includes a section where applicants can describe, in their own words, why they believe they are inadmissible.

Waiver applications are not easy and results are not guaranteed. If you think you will need to apply for a waiver for your beloved, contact our office at 616-771-1078 for a free consultation and review or visit our website at www.myfianceevisa.com

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