Green Cards: I-601 Extreme Hardship Waiver

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I-601 Extreme Hardship Waiver

1. A foreign national who has been illegally present in the United States (“U.S”) for more than six months or one year, and is applying to be in the United States within the proscribed/prohibited period of time bar, will need an I-601 extreme hardship waiver (“I-601 waiver”) if he/she is to be allowed to return or remain to the U.S.

2. Under certain circumstances, a green card holders or lawful permanent residents (even for those who have lived in the U.S. for most of their lives), may need an I-601 extreme hardship waiver (“I-601 waiver”) if he/she is to be allowed to remain or return to the U.S.

3. A foreign national who has certain criminal history may need an I-601 extreme hardship waiver (“I-601 waiver”) if he/she is to be allowed to enter, return or remain to the U.S.

4. A foreign national who has certain criminal history may need an I-601 extreme hardship waiver (“I-601 waiver”) if he/she is to be allowed to enter, return or remain to the U.S.

5. A foreign national who has certain communicable diseases, substance predicament, or medical deficiency or physical/mental disorder may need an I-601 extreme hardship waiver (“I-601 waiver”) if he/she is to be allowed to enter, return or remain to the U.S.

This article is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be relied on as a legal advice or an attorney-client relationship. For more information, please contact Aik Wan Kok, Immigration Attorney at Tiya PLC, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 703-772-8224 orwww.tiyaimmigration.com. Tiya PLC is a U.S. professional law practice specializing in U.S. immigration law. Ms. Kok and Tiya PLC provide legal representation to foreign nationals, individuals and their families, employers and companies in all stages and aspects of green card and work visa matters.