Waiver Applications and Supporting Documents (if applicable)

Waiver applications are used by foreign nationals in immigration court proceedings to request that certain grounds of inadmissibility or deportability be waived, allowing them to obtain or maintain lawful status in the United States. There are various types of waivers available, each with its own eligibility requirements and supporting documentation. For example, individuals seeking a waiver of inadmissibility based on extreme hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member must file Form I-601 and provide evidence of the hardship, such as medical records, financial documents, and personal statements. Other common waivers include the waiver of the joint filing requirement for conditional permanent residents (Form I-751) and the waiver of inadmissibility for certain criminal offenses (Form I-601). In immigration court proceedings, individuals seeking a waiver must file the appropriate application and provide compelling evidence to demonstrate their eligibility and persuade the immigration judge to grant the waiver in the exercise of discretion.