Definition
Waiver
A USCIS approval forgiving a ground of inadmissibility.
Several inadmissibility grounds — unlawful presence, certain crimes, misrepresentation — may be waived if the applicant can demonstrate extreme hardship to a qualifying relative. Waivers are filed on Forms I-601, I-601A, or I-212, depending on the ground.
See also
More immigration terms
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Withholding of Removal
Protection from deportation for people who face persecution in their home country.
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3- and 10-Year Bars
Bars to reentry triggered by accruing unlawful presence and then leaving the U.S.
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Abandonment of LPR Status
Losing green card status by intentionally giving up your U.S. residence.
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AC21 Porting
Changing employers while an I-485 is pending without losing the underlying I-140.
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Adjustment of Status
Applying for a green card from inside the United States without leaving the country.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.