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Hardship Waiver for Unlawful Presence (I-601A)
Forgive Unlawful Presence While Inside the U.S.
If you entered the United States without permission and are considered inadmissible due to unlawful presence, you may still be eligible to apply for a green card. However, before you can complete the process, you must first apply for a Provisional Waiver—also known as a hardship waiver—to excuse the time you were in the country without legal status.
This waiver allows you to remain in the U.S. while your application is being processed. If it is approved, you will be pre-cleared to leave the country, attend an interview at the U.S. consulate in your home country, and return as a lawful permanent resident.
To qualify for a hardship waiver, you must meet two key requirements:
✅ You must have a qualifying relative—either a spouse or parent who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. You must prove that your relative would suffer extreme hardship if you were denied the opportunity to remain together.
✅ You must have a family member who can petition for your green card now, such as a U.S. citizen or resident spouse or parent who can file Form I-130.
🤔 If you have not already spoken to us and confirmed eligibility, you may want to set up a consultation with us first.
ℹ️ This waiver is based entirely on the hardship to your U.S. citizen or green card–holding spouse or parent—not on how the process affects you. The government does not consider family separation alone to be sufficient. You must provide compelling evidence of specific medical, emotional, or financial harm your relative would face.
🕐 The process takes time and can last well over a year from start to finish.
☀️ We would be glad to represent you throughout the entire process.
💳 Flat Fee: $11,000
We charge $1,000/month for 11 months. This includes representation for both the immigrant petition and the I-601A hardship waiver.
🚀 We will begin work on your case immediately upon the first payment, and once hired, we will move forward toward filing without delay. In most cases, we are able to file the application within the first month, depending on how quickly you are able to provide the required documents and information. The remaining monthly payments are then collected while we continue representing you through the pending process.
Our flat fee includes:
✔︎ Drafting and filing the Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
✔︎ After I-130 approval, completing all required steps with the National Visa Center (NVC)
✔︎ Drafting and submitting the Provisional Waiver (Form I-601A), including helping you build the strongest possible evidence of hardship to your U.S. citizen or resident family member
✔︎ If the waiver is approved, assisting you with consular processing, including scheduling your interview at the U.S. consulate abroad
✔︎ After approval, you will travel to your home country for the consular interview. If granted a visa, you will be able to re-enter the U.S. and receive your green card shortly thereafter
ℹ️ The government filing fees are not included in our flat fee. (Our fee covers legal representation only.)
🖊 📋 After your first payment, we will send you an Attorney-Client Contract for electronic signature, followed by a secure intake form and a checklist of documents to begin gathering.
💬 You can reach us by e-mail, phone, or video throughout the process. We will be here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way.
Forgive Unlawful Presence While Inside the U.S.
If you entered the United States without permission and are considered inadmissible due to unlawful presence, you may still be eligible to apply for a green card. However, before you can complete the process, you must first apply for a Provisional Waiver—also known as a hardship waiver—to excuse the time you were in the country without legal status.
This waiver allows you to remain in the U.S. while your application is being processed. If it is approved, you will be pre-cleared to leave the country, attend an interview at the U.S. consulate in your home country, and return as a lawful permanent resident.
To qualify for a hardship waiver, you must meet two key requirements:
✅ You must have a qualifying relative—either a spouse or parent who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. You must prove that your relative would suffer extreme hardship if you were denied the opportunity to remain together.
✅ You must have a family member who can petition for your green card now, such as a U.S. citizen or resident spouse or parent who can file Form I-130.
🤔 If you have not already spoken to us and confirmed eligibility, you may want to set up a consultation with us first.
ℹ️ This waiver is based entirely on the hardship to your U.S. citizen or green card–holding spouse or parent—not on how the process affects you. The government does not consider family separation alone to be sufficient. You must provide compelling evidence of specific medical, emotional, or financial harm your relative would face.
🕐 The process takes time and can last well over a year from start to finish.
☀️ We would be glad to represent you throughout the entire process.
💳 Flat Fee: $11,000
We charge $1,000/month for 11 months. This includes representation for both the immigrant petition and the I-601A hardship waiver.
🚀 We will begin work on your case immediately upon the first payment, and once hired, we will move forward toward filing without delay. In most cases, we are able to file the application within the first month, depending on how quickly you are able to provide the required documents and information. The remaining monthly payments are then collected while we continue representing you through the pending process.
Our flat fee includes:
✔︎ Drafting and filing the Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
✔︎ After I-130 approval, completing all required steps with the National Visa Center (NVC)
✔︎ Drafting and submitting the Provisional Waiver (Form I-601A), including helping you build the strongest possible evidence of hardship to your U.S. citizen or resident family member
✔︎ If the waiver is approved, assisting you with consular processing, including scheduling your interview at the U.S. consulate abroad
✔︎ After approval, you will travel to your home country for the consular interview. If granted a visa, you will be able to re-enter the U.S. and receive your green card shortly thereafter
ℹ️ The government filing fees are not included in our flat fee. (Our fee covers legal representation only.)
🖊 📋 After your first payment, we will send you an Attorney-Client Contract for electronic signature, followed by a secure intake form and a checklist of documents to begin gathering.
💬 You can reach us by e-mail, phone, or video throughout the process. We will be here to answer your questions and guide you every step of the way.