9 FAM 305.3
Waivers for Nonimmigrant Visas Applicants
(CT:VISA-752; 03-26-2019)
(Office of Origin: CA/VO/L/R)
9 FAM 305.3-1 Waivers for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible based on Inadequate Documentation or
Qualification - INA 212(a)(5), INA 212(a)(7), INA 214(b), INA 221(g), and INA
222(g)
9 FAM 305.3-1(A) Presumption of
Immigrant Status - INA 214(b)
(CT:VISA-674; 09-19-2018)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for INA 214(b).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 214(b), see 9 FAM 302.1-2.
9 FAM 305.3-1(B) Documentation
Requirements for Immigrants - INA 212(a)(7)(A)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Not Applicable: INA
212(a)(7)(A) does not apply to nonimmigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(7)(A), see 9 FAM 302.1-3.
9 FAM 305.3-1(C) Documentation
Requirements for Nonimmigrants - INA 212(a)(7)(B)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(4) waiver is available for nonimmigrant not in possession of a passport
valid for six months, a nonimmigrant visa, or a border crossing card on the
basis of:
(1) unforeseen emergency in individual cases;
(2) reciprocity to nationals of foreign contiguous
territory or of adjacent islands (and residents of those territories or
islands having a common nationality with such nations).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(7)(A), see 9 FAM 302.1-4.
9 FAM 305.3-1(D) Labor
Certification Requirements - INA 212(a)(5)(A)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Not Applicable: INA
212(a)(5)(A) does not apply to nonimmigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(5)(A), see 9 FAM 302.1-5.
9 FAM 305.3-1(E) Unqualified
Physicians - INA 212(a)(5)(B)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Not Applicable: INA
212(a)(5)(B) does not apply to nonimmigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(5)(B), see 9 FAM 302.1-6.
9 FAM 305.3-1(F) Uncertified
Foreign Healthcare Workers - INA 212(a)(5)(C)
(CT:VISA-674; 09-19-2018)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(5)(C); discretion must be applied on a case-by-case basis in
recommending a waiver.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(5)(C), see 9 FAM 302.1-7.
9 FAM 305.3-1(G) Failure of
Application to Comply with INA - INA 221(G)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available, but the inadmissibility may be overcome.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 221(g), see 9 FAM 302.1-8.
9 FAM 305.3-1(H) Aliens Subject
to INA 222(g)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: INA
222(g) cannot be waived unless the Secretary of State finds extraordinary
circumstances warrant a waiver.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 222(g) see 9 FAM 302.1-9.
9 FAM 305.3-2 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant applicants Ineligible based on Medical Grounds - INA 212(a)(1)
9 FAM 305.3-2(A) Communicable
Diseases - INA 212(a)(1)(A)(i)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(1)(A)(i).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(1)(A)(i) see 9 FAM 302.2-5.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-2(B) Required Vaccinations
- INA 212(a)(1)(A)(ii)
(CT:VISA-674; 09-19-2018)
a. Waiver Available: INA
212(a)(1)(A)(ii) does not apply to nonimmigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(1)(A)(ii) see 9 FAM 302.2-6.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-2(C) Physical or
Mental Disorders with Associated Harmful Behavior Including Substance-Related
Disorders - INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iii)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iii), subject to conditions that may be proposed by the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), such as a requirements that a
family member or medical escort accompany the applicant.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iii) see 9 FAM 302.2-7.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-2(D) Drug Abuse or
Addiction - INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) upon your recommendation to DHS/USCIS.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) see 9 FAM 302.2-8.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-3 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Criminal Activity, Criminal
Convictions and Related Activities - INA 212(a)(2)
9 FAM 305.3-3(A) Crimes of
Moral Turpitude - INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I)
(CT:VISA-752; 03-26-2019)
a. Waiver Available: For those
that do not fall under the exceptions to
inadmissibility provided for in INA 212(a)(2)(A), an INA 212(d)(3)(A) waiver is
available for nonimmigrant applicants. As with
any INA 212(a)(d)(3)(A) waiver, the Department of Homeland Security cannot approve the waiver request unless it is
accompanied by a favorable recommendation from either the consular officer or
the Secretary of State. Factors in considering whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offense, possible rehabilitation of
the aliens character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the aliens
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) see 9 FAM 302.3-2.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-3(B) Crimes Involving
Controlled Substance Violations - INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II)
(CT:VISA-674; 09-19-2018)
See 9 FAM
305.3-4(A) for information on waivers related to crimes involving
controlled substance violations.
9 FAM 305.3-3(C) Multiple
Criminal Convictions - INA 212(a)(2)(B)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(2)(B). Factors in considering whether to recommend a waiver
include the nature and date of the offense, possible rehabilitation of the
aliens character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the aliens proposed
trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(B), see 9 FAM 302.3-4.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers, see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-3(D) Controlled
Substance Trafficking - INA 212(a)(2)(C)
(CT:VISA-709; 11-14-2018)
See 9 FAM
305.3-4(B) for information on waivers related to controlled substance
trafficking.
9 FAM 305.3-3(E) Prostitution
and Commercialized Vice - INA 212(a)(2)(D)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(2)(D). Factors in considering whether to recommend a waiver
include the nature and date of the offense, possible rehabilitation of the
aliens character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the aliens proposed
trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(D) see 9 FAM 302.3-6.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-3(F) Criminal
Activity Where Immunity Asserted - INA 212(a)(2)(E)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA 212(d)(3)(A)
waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(2)(E). Factors in considering whether to recommend a waiver include the
nature and date of the offense, possible rehabilitation of the aliens
character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the aliens proposed trip to
the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(E) see 9 FAM 302.3-7.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-3(G) Human
Traffickers - INA 212(a)(2)(H)
(CT:VISA-709; 11-14-2018)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(2)(H).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(H) see 9 FAM 302.3-8.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-3(H) Money
Laundering - INA 212(a)(2)(I)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(2)(I).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(I) see 9 FAM 302.3-9.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-4 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Controlled Substance
violations - INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) and INA 212(A)(2)(C)
9 FAM 305.3-4(A) Crimes
involving Controlled Substance Violations - INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II). Factors in considering whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offense, possible rehabilitation of
the aliens character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the aliens
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) see 9 FAM 302.4-2.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-4(B) Controlled
Substance Trafficking - INA 212(a)(2)(C)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(2)(A)(2)(C). Factors in considering whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offense, possible rehabilitation of
the aliens character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the aliens
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(C) see 9 FAM 302.4-3.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-5 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on nationality security Grounds
9 FAM 305.3-5(A) Intent to
Commit Espionage or Sabotage - INA 212(a)(3)(A)(i)(I)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicant inadmissible under INA
212(a)(3)(A)(i)(I), but inadmissibility applies only to current circumstances.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(A)(i)(I) see 9 FAM 302.5-2.
9 FAM 305.3-5(B) Intent to
Violate Export Control Laws Related to Goods, Technology, or Sensitive
Information - INA 212(a)(3)(A)(i)(II)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(3)(A)(i)(II), but inadmissibility applies only to current circumstances.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(A)(i)(II) see 9 FAM 302.5-3.
9 FAM 305.3-5(C) Intent to
Commit an Unlawful Act in the U.S. - INA 212(a)(3)(A)(ii)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(3)(A)(ii), but inadmissibility applies only to current circumstances.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(A)(ii) see 9 FAM 302.5-4.
9 FAM 305.3-5(D) Intent to
Overthrow the U.S. Government - INA 212(a)(3)(A)(iii)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(3)(A)(iii), but inadmissibility applies only to current circumstances.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(A)(iii) see 9 FAM 302.5-5.
9 FAM 305.3-5(E) Immigrant
Membership in Totalitarian Party - INA 212(a)(3)(D)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Grounds Not Applicable: INA
212(a)(3)(D) applies only to immigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(D) see 9 FAM 302.5-6.
9 FAM 305.3-6 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Terrorism-Related Grounds
9 FAM 305.3-6(A) Terrorist
Activities - INA 212(a)(3)(B)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(3)(B).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(B) see 9 FAM 302.6-2.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-6(B) Association
with Terrorist Organization - INA 212(a)(3)(F)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(3)(F).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(F) see 9 FAM 302.6-3.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-6(C) Section 306 of
the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Reform Act of 2002 - 8 U.S.C. 1735,
Aliens from a State Sponsor of Terrorism
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for nonimmigrants visa applicants ineligible under Section
306.
b. Additional Information:
For additional information on Section 306 see 9 FAM 302.6-4.
9 FAM 305.3-7 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Human Rights Violations
9 FAM 305.3-7(A) Participation
in Particularly Severe Violations of Religious Freedom - INA 212(A)(2)(G)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(2)(G).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(G) see 9 FAM 302.7-3.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-7(B) Participation
in Nazi Persecutions - INA 212(a)(3)(E)(i)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(3)(E)(i).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(E)(i) see 9 FAM 302.7-4.
9 FAM 305.3-7(C) Participation
in Genocide - INA 212(a)(3)(E)(ii)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(3)(E)(ii).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(E)(ii) see 9 FAM 302.7-5.
9 FAM 305.3-7(D) Participation
in Torture - INA 212(a)(3)(E)(iii)(I)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(3)(E)(iii) for participation in acts of torture.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(E)(iii) see 9 FAM 302.7-6.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-7(E) Participation
in Extrajudicial Killings - INA 212(a)(3)(E)(iii)(II)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(3)(E)(iii) for participation in extrajudicial killing(s).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(E)(iii) see 9 FAM 302.7-7.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-7(F) Participation
in the Use or Recruitment of Child Soldiers - INA 212(a)(3)(G)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible
under INA 212(a)(3)(G).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(G) see 9 FAM 302.7-8.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-7(G) Participation
in Force or Coercive Abortion or Sterilization - 8 U.S.C. 1182e
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Waiver Available: 8 U.S.C.
1182e may be waived if the Secretary of State determines that it is important
to the national interest of the United States to do so and provides written
notification to the appropriate congressional committees containing
justification for the waiver.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on 8 U.S.C. 1182e see 9 FAM 302.7-9.
9 FAM 305.3-7(H) Participation
in Coercive Organ or Tissue Transplantation - 8 U.S.C. 1182f
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Waiver Available: 8 U.S.C.
1182f may be waived if the Secretary of State determines that it is important
to the national interest of the United States to do so, and no later than 30
days after the issuance of a visa, the Secretary provides written notification
to the appropriate Congressional committee containing a justification for the
waiver.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on 8 U.S.C. 1182f see 9 FAM
302.7-10.
9 FAM 305.3-8 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant visa applicants ineligible based on public charge Grounds - INA
212(a)(4)(A)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(4)(A). Applicants may overcome the finding by presenting evidence to
convince you that the inadmissibility no longer applies.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(4)(A) see 9 FAM 302.8.
9 FAM 305.3-9 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Illegal Entry,
Misrepresentation and Other Immigration Violations - INA 212(a)(6)
9 FAM 305.3-9(A) Present
Without Admission of Parole - INA 212(a)(6)(A)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Not Applicable: INA
212(a)(6)(A) does not apply at the time of nonimmigrant visa application.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(A) see 9 FAM 302.9-2.
9 FAM 305.3-9(B) Failure to
Attend Removal Proceeding - INA 212(a)(6)(B)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(6)(B).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(B) see 9 FAM 302.9-3.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-9(C) Misrepresentation
- INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(6)(C)(i). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) see 9 FAM 302.9-4.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-9(D) Falsely
Claiming Citizenship - INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(6)(C)(ii). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) see 9 FAM 302.9-5.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-9(E) Stowaways -
INA 212(a)(6)(D)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Waiver Available: INA
212(a)(6)(D) does not apply at the time of nonimmigrant visa application.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(D) see 9 FAM 302.9-6.
9 FAM 305.3-9(F) Smugglers -
INA 212(a)(6)(E)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(6)(E). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(E) see 9 FAM 302.9-7.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-9(G) Subject to
Civil Penalty - INA 212(a)(6)(F)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(6)(F). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(F) see 9 FAM 302.9-8.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-9(H) Student Visa
Abusers - INA 212(a)(6)(G)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(6)(G). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(G) see 9 FAM 302.9-9.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-10 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Citizenship Restrictions - INA
212(a)(8)
9 FAM 305.3-10(A) Ineligible
for Citizenship - INA 212(a)(8)(A)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: INA
212(a)(8)(A) does not apply to nonimmigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(8)(A) see 9 FAM 302.10.
9 FAM 305.3-10(B) Aliens Who
Departed or Remained Outside the United States to Avoid Military Service - INA
212(a)(8)(B)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(8)(B). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(8)(B) see 9 FAM 302.10-3.
For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-11 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Previous Removal and Unlawful
Presence in the United States - INA 212(a)(9)
9 FAM 305.3-11(A) Individuals
Previously Removed - INA 212(a)(9)(A)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(9)(A). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(9)(A) see 9 FAM
302.11-2. For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-11(B) Individuals
Unlawfully Present - INA 212(a)(9)(B)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(9)(B). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(9)(B) see 9 FAM
302.11-3. For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-11(C) Individuals
Unlawfully Present After Previous Immigration Violation - INA 212(a)(9)(C)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(9)(C). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(9)(C) see 9 FAM
302.11-4. For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-12 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Other ACtivities
9 FAM 305.3-12(A) Practicing
Polygamists - INA 212(a)(10)(A)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Not Applicable: INA
212(a)(10)(A) is not applicable to nonimmigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(10)(A) see 9 FAM
302.12-2.
9 FAM 305.3-12(B) Guardian
Required to Accompany Helpless Alien - INA 212(a)(10)(B)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Not Applicable: INA
212(a)(10)(B) does not apply at the time of visa application.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(10)(B) see 9 FAM
302.12-3.
9 FAM 305.3-12(C) International
Child Abduction - INA 212(a)(10)(C)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(10)(C). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(10)(C) see 9 FAM
302.12-4. For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-12(D) Unlawful
Voters - INA 212(a)(10)(D)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(10)(D). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(10)(D) see 9 FAM
302.12-5. For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-12(E) Former
Citizens Who Renounced Citizenship to Avoid Taxation - INA 212(a)(10)(E)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(3)(A) waiver is available for nonimmigrants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(10)(E). Factors to be considered in deciding whether to recommend a
waiver include the nature and date of the offence, possible rehabilitation of
the alien's character, and the necessity for, or urgency of, the alien's
proposed trip to the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(10)(E) see 9 FAM
302.12-6. For additional information on INA 212(d)(3)(A) waivers see 9 FAM 305.4-3.
9 FAM 305.3-13 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Under Miscellaneous Ineligibilities -
INA 208(d), INA 212(e), 22 U.S.C. 6091, and 22 U.S.C. 6713
9 FAM 305.3-13(A) Former
Exchange Visitors - INA 212(e)
(CT:VISA-674; 09-19-2018)
a. Waiver Available: The
foreign residence requirement of INA 212(e) may be waived by DHS upon
recommendation from CA/VO/DO/W.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(e) see 9 FAM
302.13-2.
9 FAM 305.3-13(B) Unauthorized
Disclosure of United States Confidential Business Information - Section 103 of
Public Law 105-277
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under Section
103 of Public Law 105-277.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 103 see 9 FAM
302.13-3.
9 FAM 305.3-13(C) Frivolous
Asylum Applications - INA 208(d)(6)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
208(d)(6).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 208(d)(6) see 9 FAM
302.13-4.
9 FAM 305.3-13(D) Waivers of
Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities - INA 214(b) and INA 247(b)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Not Applicable: This
inadmissibility does not apply to nonimmigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 103 see 9 FAM
302.13-5.
9 FAM 305.3-14 Waiver for
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Sanctions Activities - INA
212(a)(3)(C), INA 212(F) and PP 8693
9 FAM 305.3-14(A) Adverse
Foreign Policy Consequences - INA 212(a)(3)(C)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(3)(C), but inadmissibility applies only to current circumstances.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(C) see 9 FAM
302.14-2.
9 FAM 305.3-14(B) Suspension
of Entry by the President - INA 212(f)
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(f).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 401 see 9 FAM
302.14-3.
9 FAM 305.3-14(C) Individuals
Who Aided and Abetted Colombian Insurgent and Paramilitary Groups - Section
3205 of Public Law 106-246
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: Section
3205 can be waived:
(1) If the Secretary finds, on a case-by-case basis,
that the entry into the United States of a person who would otherwise be
inadmissible under this section is necessary for medical reasons;
(2) To permit the prosecution of such person in the
United States or when the person has cooperated fully with the investigation of
crimes committed by individuals associated with the Revolutionary Armed Forces
in Colombia (FARC), the National Liberation Army (ELN), or the United Colombian
Self Defense Organization (AUC); or
(3) The President determines that the waiver is in the
national interest.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 3205 see 9 FAM
302.14-4.
9 FAM 305.3-14(D) Individuals
Involved in Confiscation of Property of a U.S. National - Section 401 of Public
Law 104-114
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: Section
401 may be waived where the Secretary finds, on a case-by-case basis, that
entry into the United States of the person who would otherwise be inadmissible
is necessary for medical reasons or for litigation purposes of an action under
Title III of Public Law 104-114.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 401, see 9 FAM
302.14-5.
9 FAM 305.3-14(E) Specially
Designated Nationals --PP 8693
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under visa
sanctions.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 401 see 9 FAM
302.14-6.
9 FAM 305.3-14(F) Iran Threat
Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act - Section 501 of Public Law 112-158
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under
Section 501 of Public Law 112-158.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 501 see 9 FAM
302.14-7.
9 FAM 305.3-14(G) Sergei
Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 - Section 405 of Public Law
112-208
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: The
Secretary may authorize a waiver to meet U.S. obligations under the U.N.
Headquarters Agreement or other international obligations, or in cases in the
national security interests of the United States
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 405 see 9 FAM
302.14-8.
9 FAM 305.3-14(H) Participation
in Certain Political Killings - Section 616 of Public Law 105-277
(CT:VISA-472; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for nonimmigrant visa applicants inadmissible under
Section 616 of Public Law 105-277.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 616 see 9 FAM
302.14-9.