Chicago Immigration Waiver Attorney

Immigration Waiver Attorneys With 50 Years of Experience Serving Chicago

If you’re in the Chicago area and have been denied entrance into the U.S. due to inadmissibility grounds, our experienced immigration waiver attorneys will evaluate your case, identify the specific waiver you need, and guide you through every step of the process.

Why Work With Spar & Bernstein on Waiver Applications in the Chicago Area

Our attorneys work closely with clients across Chicago and surrounding communities. We help prepare and file waivers for health-related reasons, immigration violations, or previous criminal convictions. Whether you’re applying from within the U.S. or abroad, we ensure your case is handled with local insight and decades of legal knowledge.

Understanding Immigration Waivers for Applicants in Chicago

Some individuals are not permitted to enter or adjust status in the U.S. due to inadmissibility. If eligible, they may apply for and obtain a waiver to overcome that inadmissibility. For applicants in Chicago, these waivers offer an opportunity to remain close to family and pursue a legal path forward.

What Is Inadmissibility and How It Affects Immigrants in Chicago

Inadmissibility refers to a person’s legal inability to enter the U.S. It may be based on:

Health-Related Grounds

Individuals with communicable diseases or those who have not met vaccination requirements may be denied entry.

Criminal Grounds

Criminal convictions may prevent a person from being admitted to the U.S., even if they reside in Chicago or have family here.

Fraud or Misrepresentation

Attempting to enter the U.S. using false documentation or misrepresenting facts may result in a bar unless a waiver is granted.

Other Common Grounds of Inadmissibility

Including immigration violations, prior deportations, or overstays. Our Chicago team reviews each case thoroughly.

Waiver Eligibility for Applicants From the Chicago Region

USCIS outlines waiver eligibility based on the applicant meeting certain regulatory requirements, proving hardship, and being eligible under the law.

Common Immigration Waivers Filed by Applicants in Chicago

212(d)(3) Nonimmigrant Waiver

For foreign nationals applying to enter the U.S. temporarily from abroad or at a port of entry.

212(a)(1) Health-Related Waiver

For individuals denied due to health-related concerns, such as communicable diseases or missing vaccinations.

212(i) Fraud Waiver

For those previously found inadmissible due to fraud or misrepresentation at entry.

212(c) Waiver for Criminal Convictions

Available to certain lawful permanent residents placed in removal proceedings following a criminal conviction.

212(h) Waiver for Criminal Grounds

For applicants with certain criminal convictions, depending on factors such as the offense date and nature.

I-601A Provisional Waiver for Unlawful Presence

Filed in the U.S. before consular processing to minimize family separation. Common among Chicago-based spouses of U.S. citizens.

Waiver After Prior Removal

For individuals who have been deported and seek reentry before the statutory ban period expires.

National Interest Waiver (NIW)

For those seeking a green card without labor certification in the second preference category, often for advanced degree professionals.

How to Apply for an Immigration Waiver From Chicago

To apply for a waiver based on inadmissibility factors, such as fraud, health, or a criminal record, you typically file Form I-601. To apply for an unlawful presence waiver, use Form I-601A. Our attorneys serving the Chicago area can help you determine the correct path.