Waivers

Illinois Immigrant Waiver Lawyer

If a foreign national does something to exclude him or her from being able to apply for visas, all is not lost. At the law office of Ana M. Mencini & Associates, P.C., we help clients secure waivers so that they can get visitors visas, immigrant visas, and eventually green cards.

Do you need a waiver to enter the U.S. to work or be with your family? Contact our firm to discuss your case and how we can help.

When Is a Waiver Necessary?

There are many reasons why a foreign national would need to secure a waiver before being allowed to apply for a visa or enter the U.S. legally:

  1. If you were deported or removed from the U.S.
  2. If you overstayed in the U.S. past your visa expiration
  3. If you were charged with or convicted of a crime

If you are convicted of robbery, theft, another "taking" offense or any other crime involving moral turpitude, you may be ineligible to enter the U.S. without a waiver. Immigration lawyer Ana M. Mencini is well-versed in criminal defense and how convictions affect immigration, and we can explain your options.

In many cases we handle, our clients know before they are deported or leave the U.S. that they will need a waiver to return. We can help you start the process immediately to help ensure that you are allowed back into the U.S. as soon as possible.

Hardship Waivers: Proving Why You Need to Be in the U.S.

A hardship waiver is granted if we can prove that our client's U.S. citizen spouse, parent or child will suffer significant hardship if our client is not allowed into the U.S. Hardship waivers can be difficult since every case is unique. We work hard to understand your situation and family so that we can best make a case for a hardship waiver.

In some cases, the situation does not qualify our client for a hardship waiver. In other cases, a waiver is not possible because of certain offenses.

Contact attorney Ana M. Mencini to talk about your situation and need for a waiver.