CONSULAR PROCESS AND WAIVERS
CONSULAR PROCESS / WAIVERS
CONSULAR PROCESS / WAIVERS
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CONSULAR PROCESS / WAIVERS
CONSULAR PROCESS / WAIVERS
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Immigrant visas and some nonimmigrant visas (particularly those authorizing employment, education, or training) are complex and may involve extensive petitions, applications, and documentation to demonstrate eligibility. Every nonimmigrant and immigrant visa applicant is interviewed by a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
We help simplify the process and increase the chances of a favorable outcome by anticipating any red flags, developing immigration strategies (including an inadmissibility waivers) and preparing you for the consular interview. In employment-based cases, we support the foreign national, HR professional and employer through each step of the visa process, including the application and interview.
Consular Interviews:
the visa interview at the U.S. Consular Post abroad is the final and most important step in the process. At GC UNGO
we are up to date with current U.S. consular processing requirements, particular consular trends, processing times, denial rates, etc.
U.S. embassies around the world each have their own requirements and procedures. GC UNGO identifies the specific documents needed, guides clients through the process (biometrics and/or medical exams) and prepares client for interview accordingly. We are also highly experienced in communicating with consulates and with the office of the U.S. State Department that oversees the consulates.
Consular Visa Waivers: at outset of our representation we make sure you are admissible and eligible for a particular U.S. visa and anticipate a possible finding of inadmissibility grounds such as criminal convictions, previous immigration fraud, and the like.
In some instances, foreign nationals contact us after their application or visa has been denied at the Consular Post. If your visa is denied, will be given a reason based on the applicable section of law and based on Visa Ineligibilities. U.S immigration laws contain provisions that may allow a visa applicant who was denied a visa for a particular ineligibility to apply for a waiver of that ineligibility.
GC UNGO will honestly assess your eligibility to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility. Applying for a waiver is much more complicated than merely filling out a form. Preparing an inadmissibility waiver is highly technical, complex and subject to discretion; you will need a convincing argument and evidence for why you should be granted U.S. entry. If you are subject to multiple grounds of inadmissibility, you will likely need to file numerous waivers.
If you were denied
a nonimmigrant or an immigrant visa, and a waiver if inadmissibility is available, we will assist you in preparing the following types of waivers:
Non Immigrant Visa (Hranka) Waivers:
applicants for a temporary visa or nonimmigrant visa who have been denied based on a specific inadmissibility ground, may be eligible to obtain a waiver under Section § 212(d)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”). This waiver, also known as "Hranka waiver", is prepared so that the consular officer who found the applicant ineligible recommends to the Department of Homeland Security that you receive a waiver.
Certain Immigrant Visa Waivers:
this waiver is allowed in specific situations to those applicants wishing to obtain a green card (immigrant visa).
