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Potential Waiver Eligibility

Waivers can forgive certain inadmissibility grounds — unlawful presence, some misrepresentation, some criminal issues — usually by proving extreme hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or resident relative.

Requires current verification · Editorial record dated 10/20/2026 · Not lawyer review or an eligibility decision. Check current official instructions.

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Who this is for

People whose main obstacle is a specific inadmissibility ground that a waiver might forgive.

Common problems

Filing can create risk

Some applications alert enforcement or lock in bad facts. Screening situations must be analyzed before anything is filed.