Many individuals face obstacles when applying for U.S. visas or green cards due to imWaivers, migration violations, unlawful presence, prior deportations, or other grounds of inadmissibility. At Herman Legal Group, we help clients navigate complex waiver processes to overcome these barriers and move forward with legal immigration solutions.
With decades of immigration law experience, our attorneys handle all types of waivers—whether you’re seeking to reenter the U.S., remain with your U.S. citizen family, or adjust status after a prior violation. We provide personalized, results-driven strategies to help you succeed, even in the most difficult cases.
Waivers-based immigration refers to the legal process that allows individuals who are inadmissible to the United States – due to factors like unlawful presence, misrepresentation, past deportations, or certain criminal convictions – to apply for a “waiver” of those grounds of inadmissibility. If the waiver is approved, it allows the person to still receive a visa, green card, or enter/remain in the U.S. legally despite those issues.
I-601 Waiver – For individuals found inadmissible due to unlawful presence, fraud, or certain crimes.
I-212 Waiver – For those who were previously deported or removed and wish to reenter the U.S.
J-1 Waiver – For exchange visitors subject to the 2-year home residency rule who want to stay in the U.S.
I-601A Provisional Waiver – For certain undocumented immigrants already in the U.S. who need to leave for consular processing.
Many J-1 exchange visitors are subject to a two-year home residency requirement, which prohibits them from adjusting status or obtaining H-1B, L-1, or permanent residency until they return to their home country for at least two years.
We assist with all five types of J-1 waiver applications:
We guide you through the DS-3035 process and prepare comprehensive waiver requests that meet USCIS and DOS expectations.
Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, is used when an individual is denied a visa or green card due to issues like:
To qualify, you typically must show that denying your admission would cause extreme hardship to a qualifying U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident spouse or parent.
We help you gather strong documentation, medical and financial records, psychological evaluations, affidavits, and legal arguments to demonstrate hardship and win waiver approvals.
This waiver is for individuals currently in the U.S. who are not eligible to adjust status and must leave the country for consular processing, but doing so would trigger a 3- or 10-year bar due to unlawful presence.
Our firm has helped hundreds of families successfully apply for and receive I-601A waivers by clearly documenting extreme hardship and preparing the strongest possible case.
Transfer Key Employees or Founders to Launch a U.S. Office
The L-1 visa enables a foreign company to send executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge to open or work in a U.S. branch or affiliate.
If you’ve been deported (removed) or left the U.S. under a removal order, you’re barred from returning for a certain period (usually 5, 10, or 20 years). Form I-212 is the application for permission to reapply for admission before that period ends.
This waiver is often required alongside an I-601, especially if there were underlying grounds of inadmissibility.
We specialize in complex reentry cases and can combine I-601 and I-212 filings when necessary.
At Herman Legal Group, we take a strategic, evidence-driven approach to immigration waivers. We carefully analyze the reason for inadmissibility and craft personalized waiver applications supported by strong legal arguments and compassionate documentation. Our goal is to maximize your chances of approval while guiding you through every step of the process.
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Over 100 Years of Combined Legal Expertise
Vigorous Representation for Your Rights
Deep Knowledge and Strong Trial Background
AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
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An immigration waiver is special permission that allows you to overcome certain inadmissibility issues-such as prior visa overstays, criminal records, or misrepresentation-so you can enter or remain in the U.S. legally.
Yes. An experienced immigration attorney can prepare a strong application, ensure all evidence is properly documented, and present compelling arguments to increase approval odds.
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