https://www.souus.com/en/tags/i-601a-waiver/Recent content in I-601A Waiver on Smart Savings & OffersHugoen-usWed, 15 Jan 2025 16:24:00 +0200https://www.souus.com/en/life-decoded/waiver-of-grounds-of-inadmissibility/Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:24:00 +0200https://www.souus.com/en/life-decoded/waiver-of-grounds-of-inadmissibility/<h1 id="applying-for-a-waiver-of-unlawful-presence-in-the-us-i-601-vs-i-601a">Applying for a Waiver of Unlawful Presence in the U.S.: I-601 vs. I-601A</h1> <p>If you are deemed ineligible for U.S. immigration due to certain grounds, you may seek a waiver by filing <strong>Form I-601</strong> or <strong>Form I-601A</strong>. Common reasons for applying include (but are not limited to): criminal history, health-related issues, fraud/misrepresentation, or unlawful presence in the U.S.</p> <hr> <h2 id="differences-between-form-i-601-and-form-i-601a">Differences Between Form I-601 and Form I-601A</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th><strong>Form I-601</strong></th> <th><strong>Form I-601A</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Used to waive <strong>multiple grounds of inadmissibility</strong> (e.g., health, criminal, public charge).</td> <td>Specifically waives the <strong>3-year or 10-year bar</strong> for unlawful presence.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Filed by applicants <strong>inside or outside the U.S.</strong>, including those attending consular interviews abroad.</td> <td>Filed <strong>only from within the U.S.</strong> by applicants eligible for biometrics submission.</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Requires proof of <strong>extreme hardship</strong> to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) spouse/parent.</td> <td>Also requires proof of <strong>extreme hardship</strong> to a qualifying relative.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <blockquote> <p><strong>Key Requirement for Both Forms</strong>: You must demonstrate that your U.S. citizen or LPR spouse/parent would suffer <strong>extreme hardship</strong> if you are denied entry or removed from the U.S.</p>