If you have encountered obstacles related to something in your background as you applied for a visa or a green card, you may need to obtain an immigration waiver. Perhaps immigration authorities have considered you inadmissible for one of the following reasons:
- You reportedly have a communicable disease.
- You are allegedly known to have a physical or mental disorder or drug addiction.
- You have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT), or multiple crimes.
- You have a criminal record involving violations of laws related to controlled substances (drug crimes), prostitution, espionage or terrorist activities.
- You have a history of trying to overthrow the U.S. government or your presence is alleged to be detrimental to U.S. interests for any reason.
- You have made a false claim to U.S. citizenship, voted illegally or committed some other type of misrepresentation or fraud regarding your immigration status.
- You arrived in the U.S. as a draft evader, a stowaway or a smuggler.
- You abused a student visa or fraudulently claimed to be a student.
- You allegedly committed marriage fraud.
- You lacked required documentation.
- You were in the U.S. on an expired visa.
- You were in the U.S. unlawfully after a prior immigration violation.
- You have allegedly committed international child abduction.
- You previously renounced your U.S. citizenship to avoid taxes.
Florida Immigration Lawyers Advise Immigrants on U.S. Immigration Waivers
For some of these grounds of inadmissibility, it is possible to overcome the obstacle through a waiver. You should apply for a waiver and obtain it before going through an application interview as you pursue a visa or green card. Attorneys at the Law Offices of Fisher & Frommer, PLLC, have the knowledge and experience to guide you through the waiver application process. Our lawyers aim to position our clients for their best chances at success. Contact us to schedule a consultation. From our law offices in Lake Mary, Orlando, Tampa and New York City, we serve clients throughout Florida, New York and beyond.
