Immigration Waivers
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At a glance
Inadmissibility waivers: Waivers of inadmissibility such as Forms I-601 and I-601A for unlawful presence, misrepresentation and other grounds, built on evidence of extreme hardship to qualifying relatives.
- Attorney
- Anna Tsibel, Ace Immigration
- Languages
- English and Russian
- Where
- All 50 states (federal law); main office in Boca Raton, FL; Westlake Village, CA by appointment
- Forms and law
- Form I-601, Form I-601A
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Reviewed by Anna Tsibel, immigration attorney (California Bar #278527) · updated
Various Waivers (Unlawful Presence, Fraud, etc.)
Many individuals who entered the U.S. without proper documentation, or who have other grounds of inadmissibility, face significant challenges when seeking a Green Card. We provide expert legal assistance in obtaining various waivers — including for unlawful presence and fraud — allowing you to adjust your status and move forward as quickly as possible.
I-751 Waivers (Joint Filing Requirement)
When immigration status depends on a marital union, and that marriage has failed, ended in abuse, or presented extreme hardship, we assist clients in obtaining I-751 waivers. Our firm has an impeccable record — zero I-751 petition denials in over 15 years of practice.
212(e) Waivers (Two-Year Home Residency)
If your J-1 visa requires a two-year home residency before obtaining a Green Card, we can help you obtain a 212(e) waiver by securing supporting letters from your home country or demonstrating undue hardship for your U.S. citizen spouse or child.
Inadmissibility Waivers
Various grounds of inadmissibility may jeopardize your Green Card application. Our team has in-depth knowledge of immigration law and provides effective solutions for complex inadmissibility cases. Contact us for a thorough evaluation of your situation.
Why Choose Ace Immigration
- ★Experienced attorneys in Miami and Los Angeles
- ★Proven track record with zero I-751 denials in 15+ years
- ★Personalized legal guidance and support
- ★Dedicated to achieving your immigration goals
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Law and context
- INA §216 — Conditional residence
INA §216 provides conditional residence for covered marriage-based spouses and children when the marriage is less than two years old at permanent-residence admission. It also governs removal of those conditions.
- INA §212(a)(9)(B) — Unlawful presence
INA §212(a)(9)(B) sets three- and ten-year inadmissibility bars tied to specified periods of unlawful presence and departure or removal. Unlawful presence and being out of status are not identical concepts.
- Form I-751 — Removal of conditions
Form I-751 is the petition to remove conditions on covered marriage-based permanent residence. Joint petitions and requests for a waiver of joint filing have different requirements.
- Matter of Delcarmen-Lara
On August 13, 2026, the BIA held that advance-parole travel is a departure for the ten-year unlawful-presence provision and overruled Arrabally and Yerrabelly. The new holding applies prospectively; departure alone does not prove every element of inadmissibility.