Obtain an immigration extension or waiver

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There are many people in the United States who are eligible to obtain their residency, but they committed a violation (of immigration) in their past. It is possible that they may have presented some incorrect or false information when entering the United States, and this type of violation of the law can prevent them from receiving their American residency. There is a part of the law 2.12 that allows a person who has family in the United States with residency or citizenship to obtain a waiver (I-601 waiver) for a violation of immigration law in the past. This waiver is for people who can demonstrate to the immigration department that their family (spouses or parents) will suffer greatly if their application is denied or if they need to leave the United States. The immigration department will look at various parts of their family’s life; they will look at the health of the individuals, the economic situation, the conditions of the other country, and several factors to determine if their family will suffer greatly. In this evaluation, if they determine that the family will suffer too much, the immigration department may allow the person to obtain their residency in the United States.

Additional information about the I-601A immigration waiver and its extension

• Learn more about the immigration waiver or I-601A exemption in effect since March 4, 2013
• Learn more about the expansion of the immigration waiver or “I-601A waiver” in effect as of August 29, 2016