Can someone tell me how the waiver process works once it is submitted?

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My husband was denied his AOS due to a past criminal record (possession of a controlled substance when he was 18). Apparrently there is a new law that gives applicants only a few weeks to file a waiver after their AOS denial. We hired an attorney to help with this process, however this time around I am not clear as to how the process actually works. I know there is a long waiting period, but is there an interview? Can someone give me an idea of what to expect and what the present wait is? We are filing next week, in the U.S. Thanks for the help.

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My husband was denied his AOS due to a past criminal record (possession of a controlled substance when he was 18). Apparrently there is a new law that gives applicants only a few weeks to file a waiver after their AOS denial. We hired an attorney to help with this process, however this time around I am not clear as to how the process actually works. I know there is a long waiting period, but is there an interview? Can someone give me an idea of what to expect and what the present wait is? We are filing next week, in the U.S. Thanks for the help.

Thirty days, from what I remember, but if there is a new law, well? I believe it would be an I-601 Waiver.

Work with your attorney. Get his butt in gear and file for an extension. Things will work out in due course.

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Did your denial letter state that a waiver is available?

Getting a lawyer involved is a great start.

Good luck.