Filing own Waiver

[mo1snya]

Hi,

I have submitted an I129F and would like some feedback on filling out my own I601waiver and I212 because I know that we will need to.

The interview has not been scheduled yet.

Is it possible to get this approved with my personal letter and evidence rathar than hiring an attorney(in which I can not afford)?

Thank for any advise.

[Luckysprite]

Many people have certainly filed the waivers on their own without the help of an attorney. I have also read several cases where lawyers arent necessarily the best of help on the waivers anyways. You will find a ton of helpful information on this forum - read through the 'sticky's at the top of this forum.

Just be sure to back up your letter with lots and lots of evidence.

Best of luck to you - I hope that helped.

[pen1137]

had we not panicked with our I-485 denial, i think we could have handled the motion to reconsider on our own. we are waiting 2+ years on a decision with a lawyer ( and many $'s later), so you can do this on your own-just lots of research!

good luck!

[Laura]

Mo - you can definitely do it on your own, like the others said, you need to do a lot of research and if your husband was deported (as it appears since you said you will need the I-212) you will need a very strong hardship case. Check out the approved hardship letters and (I'm not sure if it's been posted here yet) visacentral.net -- there you can link to Laurel Scott's memo on I-601 waivers, which is helpful. There is also lots of help and experience around here. What consulate will you file through?

[Cynthia]

Examples of Approved HSLs has been posted. CDJ and Overseas/In-country are now separated and has its own thread.

mo1snya, there's alot of us here who did not use a lawyer and who can't afford a lawyer i.e myself. If you need help, we're here as we've always been. The members in here are awesome and very knowledgeable. We also offer support in all aspect as we're like a family here.

[meesh]

Although some people are more comfortable using a lawyer, I don't think it's necessary (unless there are significant complications in the case). Many lawyers are not even familiar with the I-212/I-601 waivers. With the knowledge and support of the members on this site, you should be able to write your own hardship letter. There are many examples of approved letters, so you can use those as guides. Are you going through Ciudad Juarez? If so, you are probably familiar with the Pilot Program. Feel free to ask as many questions as need be. That's why we are here:) Good luck!

[mo1snya]

I find all this info to be helpful at these lonely times when my mission is for our family to be together.

This site motivates me even more and gives me hope for everyone who may be in a similar situation.

I feel like I can relate!!! Thanks for the feedback so far.

Does anyone have experience with the consulate in El Salvador????

MO:confused:

[needhelpfast]

Hi all,
New to forum, but feel like I know you all because I've read all of your postings when the site has been up and down...thank God it's up for real!!!

I am debating using a very expensive attorney on our waiver case as well. But since reading up and studying so much, I feel like I know what to do, except I don't know how to file a motion to reopen a case in the US????

Any takers???

Thanks!
NHF:shy:

[ciscohiker]

I wrote my own HSL. I looked through some examples and just started writing. For everything I wrote I made sure I had enough evidence to support it so it wasnt just my words.

[Paige]

Hi Mo, My husband is from El Salvador and he is there now waiting for his interview date. I don't know if I can help you with any of your questions, but I will try, so feel free to ask. You can PM me if you want.