Los Angeles and Fullerton Lawyers Providing Knowledgeable Guidance Through Consular Processing
If you are looking to live or work in the United States, consular processing is a critical step. It involves applying for a temporary or permanent visa at a U.S. consulate in your home country. However, it can be an overwhelming and challenging process, especially when the stakes are so high. That’s where we come in.
For decades, the Law Offices of Gita B. Kapur and Associates have been dedicated advocates for immigrants in Southern California. Our lead attorney, Gita Kapur, has been practicing law since 2002, bringing extensive experience to every case.
Applying for Waivers of Grounds of Inadmissibility
People attempting to obtain a visa or green card through a consulate may face difficulties if the government deems that they have certain grounds of inadmissibility. These may include previous deportation, certain criminal convictions and other immigration violations.
Having criminal convictions, in particular, can make it more challenging to get legal status through a family member. You may be eligible to ask for a waiver (or pardon) for your crimes through post-conviction relief.
There are several types of immigration visa waivers, but the most common are the 212(h) waiver and 212(c) waiver. Our attorneys regularly work with both kinds of immigration waivers, and we know how to prepare them competently. We can help you understand your eligibility, gather necessary documentation, and help you present a compelling case.
Pursuing a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
If you have been present in the U.S. unlawfully for more than one year and then leave the country, you may face a 10-year bar to re-entry, meaning you are not legally allowed to return for a decade. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome this issue. This includes filing for a provisional unlawful presence waiver.
Also known as the “I-601A waiver,” it allows people who have been staying in the U.S. without authorization to bypass the 10-year ban by applying for the waiver before they leave the country for their consular interview. This allows them to reduce the time they must spend away from their families.
However, it does require proving that “extreme hardship” may happen to your spouse, child or parent if you were away from them. Take note that this family member must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Our attorneys will help you prepare the documents necessary and guide you through each step of the process.
Make Informed Decisions: Call Us Today
Applying for consular processing waivers can be complicated, so let us simplify the process for you. At the Law Offices of Gita B. Kapur and Associates, we offer competitive pricing and flexible payment plans for qualifying clients in Los Angeles, Fullerton, and nearby areas like Long Beach, Pasadena and Santa Monica. Our team also provides our legal services in Spanish, Zapotec, Korean, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, and Urdu.
Schedule your consultation with us today. Call 213-784-6598 or reach us through our website.