What are things that could deny a person a waiver

[angela256z]

I am starting to stress out. I think things may be lucky for me and I don't have to worry about it. On 7-7-07 I bought stuff at the store that came to $7.77. That is pretty lucky right?:wink: What are things that could be said that could make him not eligible?

examples of what I have heard

1. Taken drugs anytime in life (not and issue for us)
2. Double entry with over 365 days of stay after 1997 (not an issue)
3. Claim to US citizenship (Husband says he never did this)

anything thing else I should be thinking about? I am only at the submitting waiver part so I have a while, but I just got off the phone with the Registro Civil and they were no help to me. I need to add JC's name to his son's BC and they couldn't help. I wish I spoke more spanish and this would not be an issue. I have such bad heartburn now!

[slubberry]

1. Can be overcome by a waiver
2. Can be overcome by a waiver as long as the person wasn't deported prior to his re-entry
3. No waiver possible

And the number one reason for a waiver being denied... Not enough "extreme" hardship ( or proof of extreme hardship ).

Don't worry about the causes for being denied, worry about what will get your waiver approved.

[angela256z]

Thanks. I am just stressing out over it. Maybe cause I head out to the post office tomorrow to mail the I-130 and now I can't petition for my step son.

[slubberry]

Thanks. I am just stressing out over it. Maybe cause I head out to the post office tomorrow to mail the I-130 and now I can't petition for my step son.


You have at least a few months to get the waiver ready. You don't need to hand in the waiver until your I-130 application is approved and you are denied a visa ( for things like overstay, entering without inspection, Criminal activity, etc ). Put together whatever hardships you can think of to you ( the USC ) and any children ( that are also USC ). Make sure you gather supporting documents to back up your hardships.

A few months may seem like alot of time but it flies by when it comes to getting your hardship letter together.

Out of curiosity, why can't you petition for your step-son? Is he over the age limit? Married? just being nosey.

[angela256z]

My husband is not listed on the BC for his son. He is only 7, but I called the Registro Civil in his state in MX and they could not help me. The only guy that spoke a little english did not understand that I was asking to make a change to the BC. I have emailed and called the Mexico consulate here, but no answer.

[slubberry]

What about custody papers for the child? If your husband has papers proving that he is the legal guardian, shouldn't that help? Along with a paternity test. Shouldn't leave any doubt about who is the father and who has legal guardianship over the child. If that doesn't help, I think you can legally adopt your step-son and bring him over.

Just grasping at straws here.

[LaGringaMasBella]

It looks like this Q's about covered. And I agree, I've heard the biggest killer of a waiver is not enough proof of hardship.

When I first sent off our I-130 I was really worried about the waiver too. That was almost 3 years ago (Feb. '05) and we're still waiting for an approval or a denial on that.

Hubby wants to wait until after December to look into contacting a congressman, but I know we're gonna have to contact someone to see what's up with it. Good luck on yours ... the 7-7-7 thing is pretty lucky!;)

[angela256z]

Wow LaGringa that is a long time I am sorry. I hope you get an answer realy soon. I have some pretty good hardship. I have a few medical condition not major, but hypertension and fertility issues. I also have a specilist I have to see for nutrition and stuff. My mother is very ill and requires me to help her go shopping and get around. I am sure there is more. The fact I do not speak much spanish and had a lot of debt in the US and some other things. I started looking into it, but I don't want to get Dr's notes and stuff yet because they will be dated and our interview will not be until 08 accounding to the timelines right now.

[Glühbirne]

A few people have been denied from Juarez. Usually for admitting to haven taken drugs. Adwilli's husband was denied. He had provided false information to a police officer. Problems with the law will probably increase someone's chance of being denied. Try not to stress. Most people who put a lot of effort into thier case get approved.

[Laurel Scott]

There's some misinformation on this thread. I'll discuss the Evil Three at the chat today:

1. Drug use and abuse
2. 9C
3. False claim of citizenship