What is it?
The provisional waiver (I-601A) lets certain people request a waiver for unlawful presence accrued before leaving the country for their consular interview, reducing the time they are separated from their family.
Who qualifies?
- Having a qualifying relative (citizen or resident spouse or parent).
- That the only inadmissibility is the accrued unlawful presence.
- Having an immigrant case in consular processing.
How we help
It is a delicate program: poor advice can cause a denial while your loved one is outside the country. With attention to the details of your circumstances, we make sure you know what could happen before investing time and resources.
Frequently asked questions
The waiver is approved before you leave; the consular interview does take place abroad. The purpose of the I-601A is precisely to minimize the time apart.