If you have entered the U.S. without inspection or have committed a crime, you may not be eligible for adjustment of status. However, some people who are considered “inadmissible” may able eligible for a hardship waiver. Most waivers require the applicant to have a qualifying relative that would suffer extreme hardship if they were deported or refused admission. Qualifying relatives may be USC or LPR spouses, parents or children; however, the exact requirements differ depending on the section of the law on which the waiver is based.
Hardship waivers are very-fact specific and require significant documentation of the alleged hardships. The office can assist you in preparing a strong well-documented waiver application.
