Overcome immigration bars and reunite with your family in the U.S.
The Form I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver allows certain immediate relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to apply for a waiver of their unlawful presence before leaving the U.S. for consular processing of their immigrant visa. This waiver helps individuals avoid long separation periods by reducing the risk of being barred from reentering the U.S. due to previous unlawful presence.
Without this waiver, individuals who have accrued more than 180 days of unlawful presence may face a 3-year or 10-year reentry bar when they depart for their visa interview. The I-601A waiver allows eligible applicants to request forgiveness before leaving the country, improving their chances of a smooth return.
