WAIVERS, MOTIONS & APPEALS

While an F-1 Academic Student visa classification allows foreign nationals to attend a full course of study at colleges, universities, conservatories, or academic high schools in the United States, an M-1 Vocational Student visa classification allows foreign nationals to enroll in other non-academic programs such as language training. 

This petition is for conditional residents who obtained their Lawful Permanent Resident status through their marriage.

An I-751 Waiver is for conditional residents who obtained permanent resident status through marriage but cannot file jointly with their spouse. 

The I-601 Waiver allows qualified individuals who are ineligible to be admitted to the United States as an immigrant or to adjust status in the United States, and certain nonimmigrant visa applicants who are inadmissible, to seek a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility.

The I-601A Waiver allows certain immigrant visa applicants who are currently in the U.S. to apply for an unlawful presence waiver before they leave the U.S. to attend their Consular Interview.

Depending on your case type, Form I290B, Notice of Appeal, or Motion can be used to file an appeal. An Appeal is a request for the AAO review of the presumed erroneous conclusion of law or fact in USCIS’ decision. 

Depending on your case type, Form I290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion can be used to file a Motion to Reopen with USCIS. A Motion to Reopen presents new facts, evidence, or a change in law or policy that demonstrates the adverse decision was incorrect. 

Depending on your case type, Form I290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion can be used to file a Motion to Reconsider with USCIS. A Motion to Reconsider is to point out the decision was based on an incorrect application of the law or policy.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provisions under the Immigration and Nationality Act allows certain battered spouses, children, and parents of U.S. Citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents to petition themselves.