601 fraud waiver and 212 applying in india

[Boiler 45,522]

Slightly concerned that you have not been through this with your legal team.

I 601s have being taking 5 months or so.

[crankyangel 0]

We have had a lawyer since the beginning, but I don't have much faith in lawyers, but it was my husband's choice to get one. I feel as though we could have done just as much without one. IMO. I am a highly educated independent woman, but this immigration stuff is a little over my head, so I agreed.

[Jessicavernekar 1]

I also have a legal time but, do not have much trust in them because of the past. All they want is money I was just wondering what the processing times were and the rates of approval.

[Boiler 45,522]

Not all immigration lawyers are competent with waivers, there is a minority usually female for some reason that specialise in them.

My concern would be that you are seemingly well into the process but also seem to be fairly clueless. Admittedly this is not something for everyone but there is plenty of information out there.

[crankyangel 0]

Not really sure. The lawyers I consulted with said that the 485 would have to be denied first to get the approval to file the 601 and 212 waivers.

Jessica:

My lawyer said the same thing recently. Last year, he was telling us that he would file the waiver as soon as we got an embassy interview apt. But now, he is saying we have to get a disapproval for entry and for whatever basis they deny entry, we will use that for the waiver. I hope he knows what he is talking about, but I am glad I saw your post here. At least he is consistent with what you have here. That makes me feel better. Our file to the NVC should be complete this coming week and hopefully an apt. date will be issued from New Delhi, India soon. According to the lawyer, that date may be six months out. Someone mentioned the waivers then take about five months after that. I hate this wait. Hubby has already been gone almost a year, as he self deported in August of 2014. He had an order to deport, but he self deported. This is a really frustrating period. I am a federal employee, but the DHS bunch seem so very slow, rude, and incompetent. Finally, we are with the DOS and hopefully they will move faster.

[Jessicavernekar 1]

Yes same here I hear different stories from everyone so I figured I would ask other people who have through situation. I feel I will be better off sending the paperwork on my own because you can never get a straight answer. It's so very frustrating when families are forced apart and have to go through this. I hope all goes well for you and your family.

Jessica:

My lawyer said the same thing recently Last year, he was telling us that he would file the waiver as soon as we got an embassy interview apt. But now, he is saying we have to get a disapproval for entry and for

[milimelo 4,481]

immigrate2us.net should be your home base for waivers - they deal with them on a much bigger scale than you will ever find on VJ.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

This is not just about filling out a waiver form. You have to put together a hardship letter package with supporting documents/evidence

such as medical reports, financial hardship etc. to overcome this and there need to be strong

points of hardship. I would not attempt this without a competent waiver attorney who knows what he/she is doing.

[Jessicavernekar 1]

Is there anyone who has had a good waiver if so can you send me the names not very many that I talked to have been able to do them.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Is there anyone who has had a good waiver if so can you send me the names not very many that I talked to have been able to do them.

Research here, they also have a list of good attorneys: http://immigrate2us.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?131-I-601-General-Waiver-Information

Laurel Scott is very good but also expensive. She has a free chat sometimes.

You can also find a lot of guidance with sample hardship letters and how to put the package together. Don't rush this, take your time

and research those forums on waivers and get it right.

Edited June 7, 2015 by Ebunoluwa

[Boiler 45,522]

http://immigrate2us.net/forum/showthread.php?91329-Immigration-Lawyers-Recommended-by-I2US-Members

For lawyers.

Laurel does not do her chats any longer, she may be not taking on new clients.

He will theoretically not know his inadmissibilities before the interview at the Consulate, usually these are well know in advance and a waiver can be prepared in anticipation.

Waiver is a package, the extent of hardships etc, the barrier needed to jump to pass depends what is being waived. Start with a simple overstay and goes up from there. Not sure what charges are likely to be involved here.

[Jawaree 717]

Thanks for all the great info. What would be a reason for him not to be eligible for a waiver?

CIMT agg. felon , misrep oneself as A USC CO would not approve waiver filing.

Waivers are discretionary & requires good waiver atty.

Run as fast as you cant from that atty...he is clueless

Liz Cannon, Heather Poole & Megan Klundt are good & reasonable

OP definately not a DIY its not just forms it need evidences & brief

Edited June 7, 2015 by Jawaree

[Unshakable Faith 493]

Material fraud is hard to overcome & no waiver available for that & I hope I'm wrong .

This is incorrect information. There is a waiver for misrepresentation if you are found eligible.

Also, "Not enough hardship" isn't a reason to be ineligible for a waiver, but it is a reason to be denied a waiver after you have filed.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

When it comes to waivers you don't need the first lawyer in the phonebook , you need the best one you can find ( even if you can't afford them )

[tine71 12]

Jessica:

My lawyer said the same thing recently. Last year, he was telling us that he would file the waiver as soon as we got an embassy interview apt. But now, he is saying we have to get a disapproval for entry and for whatever basis they deny entry, we will use that for the waiver. I hope he knows what he is talking about, but I am glad I saw your post here. At least he is consistent with what you have here. That makes me feel better. Our file to the NVC should be complete this coming week and hopefully an apt. date will be issued from New Delhi, India soon. According to the lawyer, that date may be six months out. Someone mentioned the waivers then take about five months after that. I hate this wait. Hubby has already been gone almost a year, as he self deported in August of 2014. He had an order to deport, but he self deported. This is a really frustrating period. I am a federal employee, but the DHS bunch seem so very slow, rude, and incompetent. Finally, we are with the DOS and hopefully they will move faster.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think your husband did not deport himself, instead He had a voluntary departure, that's different, I had a voluntary departure some years ago and in the immigration process makes difference, I had to go to the American Embassy in my country, show up, they sealed some paperwork I had to confirm I went back to my country, I have a good Lawyer in DC

Edited June 8, 2015 by tine71