9 FAM 305.2
Waivers for Immigrant Visa Applicants
(CT:VISA-704; 10-29-2018)
(Office of Origin: CA/VO/L/R)
9 FAM 305.2-1 Waivers for
Immigrant 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 305.2-1(A) Presumption of
Immigrant Status - INA 214(b)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Not Applicable: INA 214(b)
does not apply to immigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 214(b) see 9 FAM 302.1-2.
9 FAM 305.2-1(B) Documentation
Requirements for Immigrants - INA 212(a)(7)(A)
(CT:VISA-704; 10-29-2018)
a. No Waiver Available: No waiver is available at the time of visa
application. However, under INA 212(k), the Department of Homeland
Security may waive this inadmissibility for an immigrant visa holder at the
port of entry.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(7)(A) see 9 FAM 302.1-3.
9 FAM 305.2-1(C) Documentation
Requirements for Nonimmigrants - INA 212(a)(7)(B)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Not Applicable: INA
212(a)(7)(B) is not applicable to immigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(7)(B) see 9 FAM 302.1-4.
9 FAM 305.2-1(D) Labor
Certification Requirements - INA 212(a)(5)(A)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available at the time of visa application. However, under INA
212(k), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may waive the inadmissibility
for an immigrant visa holder at the port of entry.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(5)(A) see 9 FAM 302.1-5.
9 FAM 305.2-1(E) Unqualified
Physicians - INA 212(a)(5)(B)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(5)(B) see 9 FAM 302.1-6.
9 FAM 305.2-1(F) Uncertified
Foreign Health-Care Workers - INA 212(a)(5)(C)
(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 212(a)(5)(C) see 9 FAM 302.1-7.
9 FAM 305.2-1(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 305.2-1(H) Aliens Subject
to INA 222(g)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. Not Applicable: INA 222(g)
does not apply to immigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 222(g) see 9 FAM 302.1-9.
9 FAM 305.2-2 WaiverS for
immigrant VISA applicants Ineligible based on Medical Grounds
9 FAM 305.2-2(A) Communicable
Diseases - INA 212(a)(1)(A)(i)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(g) waiver is available for:
(1) The spouse, unmarried son or daughter, or minor
unmarried lawfully adopted child of a U.S. citizen, alien issued an immigrant
visa, or alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence; or
(2) The parent of a son or daughter who is a U.S.
citizen, a lawfully admitted permanent resident alien, or an alien who has been
issued an immigrant visa; or
(3) A Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
self-petitioner.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(1)(A)(i) see 9 FAM 302.2-5.
9 FAM 305.2-2(B) Vaccination
Requirements - INA 212(a)(1)(A)(ii)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available:
(1) If the alien receives vaccines that are initially
missing, you may approve a waiver under the blanket delegation of authority by
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) pursuant to INA 212(g)(2)(A).
(2) If the panel physician determines that required
vaccinations would be medically inappropriate, you may approve a waiver under
the blanket delegation of authority by USCIS pursuant to INA 212(g)(2)(A).
(3) If there is religious or moral objection to
vaccination, a waiver may be approved by the Department Homeland Security (DHS)
pursuant to INA 212(g)(2)(C).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(1)(A)(ii) see 9 FAM 302.2-6.
9 FAM 305.2-2(C) Physical or
Mental Disorders with Associated Harmful Behavior Including Substance-Related
Disorders - INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iii)
(CT:VISA-588; 05-22-2018)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(g)(3) waiver may be granted at the discretion of DHS in consultation with
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Waivers may be subject to conditions
proposed by HHS, such as the giving of bond or requirement 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.
9 FAM 305.2-2(D) Drug Abuse or
Addiction - INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available. However, a "CLASS A" finding by the panel
physician can be overcome in the future according to Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(1)(A)(iv) see 9 FAM 302.2-8.
9 FAM 305.2-3 WaiverS for
immigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Criminal Grounds
9 FAM 305.2-3(A) Crimes of
Moral Turpitude - INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I)
(CT:VISA-287; 02-17-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(h) waiver is available in cases where:
(1) The alien's admission to the United States would
not be contrary to the national welfare, safety and security of the United
States and the applicant has been rehabilitated, and the activities occurred
more than 15 years before the date of the visa application;
(2) The alien is the spouse, parent, son or daughter
of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR) and, in the opinion of DHS,
not granting a waiver would result in extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen or
LPR; or
(3) The alien is a VAWA self-petitioner.
b. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available if the applicant has been convicted of (or has admitted
committing acts that constitute) murder, criminal acts involving torture, or
conspiracy to commit either murder or criminal acts involving torture.
c. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(I) see 9 FAM 302.3-2.
9 FAM 305.2-3(B) Crimes
Involving Controlled Substance Violations - INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
See 9 FAM
305.2-4(A) for information on waivers for crimes involving controlled
substance violations.
9 FAM 305.2-3(C) Multiple
Criminal Convictions - INA 212(a)(2)(B)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(h) waiver is available in cases where:
(1) The alien's admission to the United States would
not be contrary to the national welfare, safety and security of the United
States and the applicant has been rehabilitated, and the activities occurred
more than 15 years before the date of the visa application;
(2) The alien is the spouse, parent, son or daughter
of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR) and, in the opinion of DHS,
not granting a waiver would result in extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen or
LPR; or
(3) The alien is a VAWA self-petitioner.
b. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available if the applicant has been convicted of (or has admitted
committing acts that constitute) murder, criminal acts involving torture, or
conspiracy to commit either murder or criminal acts involving torture.
c. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(B) see 9 FAM 302.3-4.
9 FAM 305.2-3(D) Controlled
Substance Trafficking - INA 212(a)(2)(C)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
See 9 FAM
305.2-4(B) for information on waivers related to controlled substance
trafficking.
9 FAM 305.2-3(E) Prostitution
and Commercialized Vice - INA 212(a)(2)(D)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available:
(1) Prostitution and Procuring
Prostitution: An INA 212(h) waiver is available in cases of prostitution
or procuring prostitution if:
(a) The alien's admission to the United States would not
be contrary to the national welfare, safety and security of the United States
and the applicant has been rehabilitated;
(b) The alien is the spouse, parent, son or daughter of
a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR) and, in the opinion of DHS,
not granting a waiver would result in extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen or
LPR; or
(c) The alien is a VAWA self-petitioner.
(2) Other Commercialized Vice:
An INA 212(h) waiver is available in cases of other commercialized visa if:
(a) The alien's admission to the United States would not
be contrary to the national welfare, safety and security of the United States
and the applicant has been rehabilitated, the activities occurred more than 15
years before the date of the visa application;
(b) The alien is the spouse, parent, son or daughter of
a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR) and, in the opinion of DHS,
not granting a waiver would result in extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen or
LPR; or
(c) The alien is a VAWA self-petitioner.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(D) see 9 FAM 302.3-6.
9 FAM 305.2-3(F) Criminal
Activity Where Immunity Asserted - INA 212(a)(2)(E)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(h) waiver is available in cases where:
(1) The alien's admission to the United States would
not be contrary to the national welfare, safety and security of the United
States and the applicant has been rehabilitated, and the activities occurred
more than 15 years before the date of the visa application;
(2) The alien is the spouse, parent, son or daughter
of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR) and, in the opinion of DHS,
not granting a waiver would result in extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen or
LPR; or
(3) The alien is a VAWA self-petitioner.
b. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available if the applicant has been convicted of (or has admitted
committing acts that constitute) murder, criminal acts involving torture, or conspiracy
to commit either murder or criminal acts involving torture.
c. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(E) see 9 FAM 302.3-7.
9 FAM 305.2-3(G) Human
Traffickers - INA 212(a)(2)(H)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for an immigrant visa applicant ineligible under INA
212(a)(2)(H).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(G) see 9 FAM 302.3-8.
9 FAM 305.2-3(H) Money
Laundering - INA 212(a)(2)(I)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for an immigrant visa applicant 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.
9 FAM 305.2-4 WaiverS for
Immigrant visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Controlled Substance violations
9 FAM 305.2-4(A) Crimes
involving Controlled Substance Violations - INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II)
(CT:VISA-45; 02-18-2016)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(h) waiver is available in cases where:
(1) The alien's admission to the United States would
not be contrary to the national welfare, safety and security of the United
States and the applicant has been rehabilitated, and the activities occurred
more than 15 years before the date of the visa application;
(2) The alien is the spouse, parent, son or daughter
of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (LPR) and, in the opinion of DHS,
not granting a waiver would result in extreme hardship to the U.S. citizen or
LPR; or
(3) The alien is a VAWA self-petitioner.
b. Limitation: An INA 212(h)
waiver is only available if the violation relates to a single offense of simple
possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana.
c. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(A)(i)(II) see 9 FAM 302.4-2.
9 FAM 305.2-4(B) Controlled
Substance Trafficking - INA 212(a)(2)(C)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for immigrant visa applicants ineligible under INA
212(a)(2)(C).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(2)(C) see 9 FAM 302.4-3.
9 FAM 305.2-5 WaiverS for
immigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on nationality security Grounds
9 FAM 305.2-5(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 immigrant visa applicants 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 305.2-5(B) Intent to
Violate Export Control Laws Related to Goods, Technology or Sensitive
Information - INA 212(a)(3)(A)(i)(II)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for immigrant 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 305.2-5(C) Intent to
Commit an Unlawful Activity in the United States - INA 212(a)(3)(A)(ii)
(CT:VISA-45; 02-18-2016)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for immigrant 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 305.2-5(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 immigrant 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 305.2-5(E) Immigrant
Membership in Totalitarian Party - INA 212(a)(3)(D)
(CT:VISA-222; 10-20-2016)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(a)(3)(D) waiver is available. Also,
there are exceptions within INA 212(a)(3)(D) relating
to past membership and/or involuntary membership.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(D) see
9 FAM
302.5-6.
9 FAM 305.2-6 Waivers for
immigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Terrorism-Related Grounds
9 FAM 305.2-6(A) Terrorist
Activities - INA 212(a)(3)(B)
(CT:VISA-222; 10-20-2016)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(3)(B). However, certain exemptions do exist that allow the Secretary of
Homeland Security or the Secretary of State, following interagency
consultations, to determine that the inadmissibility for terrorist activities
shall not apply in the particular case. For a detailed discussion of
exemptions of INA 212(a)(3)(B) inadmissibility's,
see 9
FAM 302.6-2(B)(5).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(B) see 9 FAM 302.6-2.
9 FAM 305.2-6(B) Association
with Terrorist Organizations - INA 212(a)(3)(F)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for immigrant 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.
9 FAM 305.2-6(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-471; 11-30-2017)
a. Not Applicable: Immigrant
visa applicants are not subject to Section 306.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 306 see 9 FAM 302.6-4.
9 FAM 305.2-7 Waivers for
immigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Human Rights Violations
9 FAM 305.2-7(A) Participation
in Particularly Severe Violations of Religious Freedom - INA 212(a)(2)(G)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for immigrant 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.
9 FAM 305.2-7(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 immigrant 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 305.2-7(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 immigrant 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 305.2-7(D) Participation
in Torture - INA 212(a)(3)(E)(iii)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for immigrant 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.
9 FAM 305.2-7(E) Participation
in Extrajudicial Killings - INA 212(a)(3)(E)(iii)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for immigrant 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.
9 FAM 305.2-7(F) Participation
in the Use or Recruitment of Child Soldiers - INA 212(a)(3)(G)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: No
waiver is available for immigrant 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.
9 FAM 305.2-7(G) Participation
in Forced or Coercive Abortion or Sterilization - 8 U.S.C. 1182e
(CT:VISA-698; 10-15-2018)
a. A waiver of 8 U.S.C. 1182e is available 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 a justification for the waiver.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on 8 U.S.C. 1182e see 9 FAM 302.7-9.
9 FAM 305.2-7(H) Participation
in Coercive Organ or Tissue Transplantation - 8 U.S.C. 1182f
(CT:VISA-698; 10-15-2018)
a. A waiver of 8 U.S.C. 1182f is available 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 a justification for the waiver within 30 days of the
issuance of the visa.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on 8 U.S.C. 1182f see 9 FAM
302.7-10.
9 FAM 305.2-8 Waivers for
Immigrant visa applicants ineligible based on public charge Grounds - INA
212(a)(4)(A)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver: No waiver is
available for immigrant 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. While there are provisions for
overcoming the inadmissibility by posting a bond with DHS, the applicant is
still subject to Affidavit of Support (AOS) and income requirements.
Consequently, there are few circumstances in which a bond would be offered as
an alternative to the AOS.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(4)(A) see 9 FAM 302.8.
9 FAM 305.2-9 Waivers for
immigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Illegal Entry, Misrepresentation
and other Immigration Violations -- INA 212(a)(6)
9 FAM 305.2-9(A) Present
without Admission or Parole - INA 212(a)(6)(A)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Not Applicable: INA
212(a)(6)(A) does not apply to immigrant visa applicants.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(A) see 9 FAM 302.9-2.
9 FAM 305.2-9(B) Failure to
Attend Removal Proceeding - INA 212(a)(6)(B)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver: There is no
waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(6)(B). The inadmissibility applies for 5 years following departure or
removal subsequent to a removal hearing.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(B) see 9 FAM 302.9-3.
9 FAM 305.2-9(C) Misrepresentation
- INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(i) waiver is available if the alien is:
(2) The spouse, son, or daughter of a U.S. citizen or
LPR, but only if the qualifying relative would suffer extreme hardship if the
waiver were not granted, or
(3) A VAWA self-petitioner and the alien can
demonstrate extreme hardship to the alien, or the alien's U.S. citizen or LPR
relative.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i) see 9 FAM 302.9-4.
9 FAM 305.2-9(D) Falsely
Claiming Citizenship - INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver: There is no
waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(6)(C)(ii).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) see 9 FAM 302.9-5.
9 FAM 305.2-9(E) Stowaways -
INA 212(a)(6)(D)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. Not Applicable: INA
212(a)(6)(D) does not apply at the time of immigrant visa application.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(D) see 9 FAM 302.9-6.
9 FAM 305.2-9(F) Smugglers -
INA 212(a)(6)(E)
(CT:VISA-675; 09-19-2018)
a. Waiver Available:
(1) INA 212(d)(11): The
Secretary of Homeland Security may, in his or her discretion for humanitarian
purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public
interest, waive visa ineligibility and inadmissibility under INA 212(a)(6)(E) if the alien has encouraged, induced, assisted,
abetted, or aided only an individual who at the time of such action was the
aliens spouse, parent, son, or daughter. DHS has advised that a waiver under
INA 212(d)(11) is only available to
immigrant visa applicants in the following categories:
(a) Immediate relatives (IR categories);
(b) Unmarried sons and daughters
of U.S. citizens;
(c) Spouses and unmarried sons and daughters of
permanent resident aliens; and
(d) Married sons and daughters
of U.S. citizens.
(2) INA 212(c): DHS may grant
a waiver under former section INA 212(c) to a LPR who is returning to the
United States after a temporary absence abroad; had illegally assisted only his
or her spouse, son, daughter, or parent, and no other others; and is otherwise
eligible for admission. In this way, DHS avoids penalizing too heavily aliens
already admitted to the United States who were not ineligible prior to the 1990
amendments to the law, who would now be inadmissible because of the 1990
amendments, and who had assisted only a close family members entry into the
United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(E) see 9 FAM 302.9-7.
9 FAM 305.2-9(G) Subject to
Civil Penalty - INA 212(a)(6)(F)
(CT:VISA-222; 10-20-2016)
a. Waiver Available: An INA
212(d)(12) waiver is available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under
INA 212(a)(6)(F). DHS may grant a waiver to:
(1) Certain permanent resident aliens who have been
abroad temporarily and are not under an order of deportation or removal; or
(2) To aliens seeking admission or adjustment of
status as immediate relatives or family-based beneficiaries (but for aliens
seeking adjustment it must have been committed solely to assist, aid, or
support the alien's spouse or child).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(F) see 9 FAM 302.9-8.
9 FAM 305.2-9(H) Student Visa
Abusers - INA 212(a)(6)(G)
(CT:VISA-1; 11-18-2015)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(6)(G).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(6)(G) see 9 FAM 302.9-9.
9 FAM 305.2-10 Waivers for
immigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Citizenship Restrictions - INA
212(a)(8)
9 FAM 305.2-10(A) Ineligible
for Citizenship - INA 212(a)(8)(A)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(8)(A). Relief under former INA 212(c) is available for certain
returning residents.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(8)(A) see 9 FAM
302.10-2.
9 FAM 305.2-10(B) Aliens Who
Departed or Remained Outside the United States to Avoid Military Service - INA
212(a)(8)(B)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(8)(B). INA 212(c) relief is available for certain returning residents.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(8)(B) see 9 FAM
302.10-3.
9 FAM 305.2-11 Waivers for
Immigrant Visa Applicants ineligible based on Previous Removal and Unlawful
Presence in the United States - INA 212(a)(9)
9 FAM 305.2-11(A) Individuals
Previously Removed - INA 212(a)(9)(A)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(9)(A). However, DHS may grant permission to reapply for admission to
the United States to an alien otherwise inadmissible. Permission to reapply
does not remove the grounds which led to the alien's denial of admission to or
removal from the United States. The reason for such denial or removal may lead
to another ground of inadmissibility.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(9)(A) see 9 FAM
302.11-2.
9 FAM 305.2-11(B) Individuals
Unlawfully Present - INA 212(a)(9)(B)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: DHS has
sole discretion to grant an INA 212(a)(9)(B)(v) waiver in the case of an
immigrant visa applicant inadmissible under INA 212(a)(9)(B) who is the spouse,
son, or daughter of a U.S. citizen or LPR, if the refusal of admission to such
alien would result in extreme hardship to the citizen or LPR spouse or parent.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(9)(B) see 9 FAM
302.11-3.
9 FAM 305.2-11(C) Individuals
Unlawfully Present After Previous Immigration Violation - INA 212(a)(9)(C)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(9)(C). However, DHS may grant permission to reapply for admission to the
United States to an alien otherwise inadmissible provided at least ten years
have passed following the alien's last departure from the United States.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(9)(C) see 9 FAM
302.11-4.
9 FAM 305.2-12 Waivers for
immigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on Other Activities
9 FAM 305.2-12(A) Practicing
Polygamists - INA 212(a)(10)(A)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(10)(A). Relief under former INA 212(c) is available for certain
returning residents.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(10)(A) see 9 FAM
302.12-2.
9 FAM 305.2-12(B) Guardian
Required to Accompany Helpless Alien - INA 212(a)(10)(B)
(CT:VISA-471; 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 305.2-12(C) International
Child Abduction - INA 212(a)(10)(C)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(10)(C).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(10)(C) see 9 FAM
302.12-4.
9 FAM 305.2-12(D) Unlawful
Voters - INA 212(A)(10)(D)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(10)(D).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(10)(D) see 9 FAM
302.12-5.
9 FAM 305.2-12(E) Former
Citizens Who Renounced Citizenship to Avoid Taxation - INA 212(a)(10)(E)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(10)(E).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(10)(E) see 9 FAM
302.12-6.
9 FAM 305.2-13 Waivers for
Immigrant Visa Applicants With Miscellaneous Ineligibilities - INA 208(d), INA
212(e), 22 U.S.C. 6091 and 22 U.S.C. 6713
9 FAM 305.2-13(A) Former
Exchange Visitors - INA 212(e)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. Waiver Available: The
foreign residence requirement of INA 212(e) maybe 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 305.2-13(B) Unauthorized
Disclosure of United States Confidential Business Information - Section 103 of
Public Law 105-277
(CT:VISA-471; 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 305.2-13(C) Frivolous Asylum
Applications - INA 208(d)(6)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant 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 305.2-13(D) Waivers of
Rights, Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities - INA 214(b) and INA 247(b)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
214(b) and INA 247(b) because of occupational status, without execution of Form
I-508, Waiver of Rights, Privileges, Exemptions and Immunities.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information see 9 FAM
302.13-5.
9 FAM 305.2-14 Waivers for
immigrant Visa Applicants Ineligible Based on sanctioned activities - INA
212(A)(3)(C), INA 212(f) and PP 8693
9 FAM 305.2-14(A) Adverse
Foreign Policy Consequences - INA 212(a)(3)(C)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(a)(3)(C).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on INA 212(a)(3)(C) see 9 FAM
302.14-2.
9 FAM 305.2-14(B) Suspension
of Entry by the President - INA 212(f)
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under INA
212(f).
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 401 see 9 FAM
302.14-3.
9 FAM 305.2-14(C) Individuals
Who Aided and Abetted Colombian Insurgent and Paramilitary Groups - Section
3205 of Public Law 106-246
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under Section
3205 of Public Law 106-246.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 3205 see 9 FAM
302.14-4.
9 FAM 305.2-14(D) Individuals
Involved in Confiscation of Property of a U.S. National - Section 401 of Public
Law 104-114
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under Section
401 of Public Law 104-114.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 401 see 9 FAM
302.14-5.
9 FAM 305.2-14(E) Specially
Designated Nationals PP 8693
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under visa
sanctions.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information see 9 FAM
302.14-6.
9 FAM 305.2-14(F) Iran Threat
Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 - Section 501 of Public Law
112-158
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant 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 305.2-14(G) Sergei
Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 - Section 405 of Public Law
112-208
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under Section
405 of Public Law 112-208.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 405 see 9 FAM
302.14-8.
9 FAM 305.2-14(H) Participation
in Certain Political Killings - Section 616 of Public Law 105-277
(CT:VISA-471; 11-30-2017)
a. No Waiver Available: There
is no waiver available for immigrant visa applicants inadmissible under Section
616 of Public Law 105-277.
b. Additional Information: For
additional information on Section 401 see 9 FAM
302.14-9.